NAIA-CFB Game Preview: William Woods Owls (0-5) vs. Baker Wildcats (1-3)

Venue & Logistics

• Stadium: Liston Stadium, Baldwin City, Kansas.
• Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CDT.
• Capacity: ~4,000.
• Surface: Artificial turf.
• Event: Baker University Homecoming Game.

Weather Forecast (Baldwin City, KS)

• Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon.
• Temperature at kickoff: ~25°C (77°F).
• Winds: 10–15 km/h from the southwest.
• Chance of rain: 15%.
• Impact: Excellent football weather — no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

• William Woods Owls (0–5):
  • QB1 healthy but has struggled with turnovers (6 INTs in 5 games).
  • RB1 questionable with a hamstring strain.
  • Defense missing one starting linebacker (out for season).
• Baker Wildcats (1–3):
• QB1 healthy, averaging ~215 passing yards/game.
• WR1 probable after minor ankle tweak.
• OL depth thin after losing a starter in Week 3.

Key Player Matchups

• Baker QB vs. William Woods Secondary:
  Baker’s QB has been efficient (7 TDs, 3 INTs). William Woods’ secondary has allowed 250+ passing yards in 4 of 5 games.
• Baker RB Committee vs. William Woods Front Seven:
  Baker averages 160 rushing yards/game. William Woods has allowed 200+ rushing yards in 3 straight games.
• William Woods QB vs. Baker Pass Rush:
  The Owls’ QB has been under pressure (12 sacks in 5 games). Baker’s front seven averages 3 sacks per game.
• WR Battle:
  Baker’s WR1 (averaging 80 yards/game) vs. William Woods’ CB1 — a matchup that could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

• William Woods Owls (0–5):
  • L vs. William Penn (52–23).
  • L at Graceland (71–28).
  • L vs. Culver‑Stockton.
  • L at St. Ambrose.
  • L vs. Central Methodist.
  • Trend: Winless, defense allowing 45+ PPG, offense inconsistent.
• Baker Wildcats (1–3):
• L at Peru State (31–17).
• L vs. William Penn (24–13).
• L vs. Grand View (24–7).
• W at Missouri Valley (close battle).
• Trend: Faced a tough early schedule, offense averaging 15.3 PPG, defense keeping them competitive.

Series History

• All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Baker leads the series.
• Recent Meetings:
  • 2024: Baker defeated William Woods convincingly.
  • 2023: Baker won by 20+.
• Trend: Baker has won all recent meetings, often by double digits.

Betting Trends

• Baker Wildcats:
  • 2–2 ATS this season.
  • 3 of last 4 games have gone under due to defensive strength.
• William Woods Owls:
• 0–5 ATS this season.
• 4 of last 5 games have gone over due to defensive struggles.

Historical Betting Results

• 2024: Baker –14, won 38–14 → Cover, Under.
• 2023: Baker –17, won 35–10 → Cover, Under.
• 2022: Baker –20, won 42–21 → Cover, Over.

Game Odds

William Woods Owls      53

Baker Wildcats                 – 13.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025