NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Warner Royals (0-0) vs. Stetson Hatters (0-1)

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Venue, Date & Time

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Kickoff: 6:00 PM EDT

Venue: Spec Martin Memorial Stadium, 260 East Euclid Avenue, DeLand, Florida

Event Theme: Community Day — part of Stetson’s early-season non-conference slate

Weather Forecast (DeLand, FL – Game Day)

Conditions: Mostly sunny early, clear skies by kickoff

Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F (29°C)

Wind: 5–8 mph from the east-southeast

Precipitation Chance: <10%

Impact on Play: Warm and dry; ideal for passing and kicking games.

Injury Report (as of latest available updates)

Warner Royals

No major injuries reported entering Week 2; depth chart intact after season opener.

Stetson Hatters

No confirmed absences; QB Brady Meitz and WR Fabian Baez — who connected for three TDs in last year’s meeting — are healthy and expected to start.

Recent Team Form

Warner Royals

2024 Record: 3–8 overall (Sun Conference)

Last 5 Games: L vs. Shorter 25–47, L @ Stetson 0–35, W @ Brewton-Parker 29–23 (OT), L @ Southeastern 0–98, L @ Webber International 3–52.

Offense averaged 17.2 PPG; defense allowed 43.6 PPG.

Stetson Hatters

2024 Record: 2–9 overall, 2–6 PFL

Last 5 Games: L vs. Drake 10–49, L @ San Diego 6–45, L vs. Marist 31–40, L @ Butler 13–46, L vs. Presbyterian 14–42.

Offense averaged 20.8 PPG; defense allowed 37.5 PPG.

Series History

All-Time: Stetson leads 5–0

First Meeting: Sept. 1, 2013 – Stetson 31, Warner 3

Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 – Stetson 35, Warner 0 (DeLand, FL)

Average Margin: Stetson +23.8 PPG

Notable: Stetson has never allowed more than 16 points to Warner in a game.

Betting Trends

Stetson is 0-4 ATS in last 4 games overall.

Stetson is 0-6 ATS in last 6 road games (not directly relevant here but shows trend).

The Over has hit in 3 of Stetson’s last 4 games.

Warner has no recorded ATS data vs. NCAA opponents in 2024–25.

Suggested Wagering Model

Model Inputs:

Stetson’s offensive production vs. Warner’s defensive metrics from 2024.

Historical dominance in series (+23.8 PPG average margin).

Warner’s struggles vs. upper-division opponents.

Weather: Neutral impact.

Game Odds

Warner Royals                  55.5

Stetson Hatters                 – 27.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025

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