Venue & Logistics
Stadium: Gyrene Field, Ave Maria, Florida
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Conference: Sun Conference (NAIA)
Weather Forecast (Ave Maria, FL)
Temperature: 85°F at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Partly cloudy, 10–12 mph winds
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth, especially in the second half. Passing game may be slightly affected by crosswinds.
Injury Report
Webber International Warriors (3-2):
QB Tyler Thomas – Probable (ankle soreness, practiced fully late in the week)
RB rotation healthy, led by senior back Marcus James
WR depth intact, no major injuries reported
Ave Maria Gyrenes (1-3):
QB Will Tate – Questionable (shoulder, game-time decision)
RB committee healthy, but OL depth thin after losing a starter to a season-ending knee injury
Secondary at full strength
Key Player Matchups
Webber QB Tyler Thomas vs. Ave Maria Secondary
Thomas has thrown for 8 TDs in 5 games, and Ave Maria’s defense has allowed over 240 passing yards per game.
Ave Maria RB Committee vs. Webber Front Seven
The Gyrenes average 135 rushing yards per game, but Webber’s defense has been stout against the run, allowing just 3.6 yards per carry.
Special Teams Edge
Webber’s kicker has been reliable from 40+, while Ave Maria has struggled in punt coverage. Hidden yardage could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Webber International Warriors (3-2, 1-1 Sun Conference)
Last Game: Defeated Ave Maria 28–9 in 2024 source: Webber Athletics][1]
Strength: Balanced offense with a strong rushing attack
Weakness: Penalties (averaging 8 per game)
Ave Maria Gyrenes (1-3, 0-1 Sun Conference)
Last Game: Lost 42–14 to Southeastern, struggling to contain the run
Strength: Passing game shows flashes of explosiveness
Weakness: Offensive line protection and defensive stamina
Series History
All-Time Meetings: 14 (since 2011)
Series Record: Webber leads 8–6 overall 1][3]
Recent Trend: Webber snapped a 5-game losing streak to Ave Maria with a 28–9 win in 2024.
At Ave Maria: Gyrenes lead 4–3
Betting Trends:
Webber is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 Sun Conference games
Ave Maria is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 overall
The Under has hit in 4 of the last 6 meetings
Historical Betting Results:
Ave Maria covered in 5 straight from 2019–2023
Webber covered in 2024’s 28–9 win
Average margin of victory in the last 5 meetings: +11.2 points
Predicted Score: Webber International 27, Ave Maria 20
Game Odds
Webber International Warriors – 6.5
Ave Maria Gyrenes 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
