Football

Sun Conference Football Game of the Week: No. 2 Keiser Hosts No. 14 Southeastern

TAMPA, Fla. – The Sun Conference is excited to announce its tenth Football Game of the Week of the 2025 season. The No. 2 Keiser University Seahawks will host the No. 14 Southeastern University Fire on Saturday, November 8th in week six of conference action.

Viewed as a must-watch non-conference matchup, the league will provide additional promotion and sideline coverage throughout the day. Fans can follow along on the league’s social media accounts by clicking the icons below.

Keiser Notes

  • The Seahawks enter Game Nine of the 2025 season ranked No. 2 in the nation.
  • Keiser has been ranked in the NAIA Top 25 for 40 consecutive polls (since Oct. 3, 2022).
  • Saturday will mark the eighth meeting all-time between the two schools.
  • Keiser holds a 5-2 edge in the series history, winning the last three matchups. The last meeting between the two schools took place on Oct. 19, 2024, resulting in a 17-10 win for the Seahawks in Lakeland, Florida.
  • With last week's win over Ave Maria, Keiser improved to 24-0 all-time in Sun Conference action and 44-3 in conference play (SUN & MSC).
  • The Seahawks have improved to 58-6 all-time in games played in the state of Florida (home and away).
  • The Seahawks have now won 26 straight in the state of Florida.
  • With 45 points, Keiser improved to 57-0 all-time when scoring 30-or-more points.
  • Saturday’s win marked the 75th in program history.

Southeastern Notes

  • Record: 7-1 overall, 4-1 in The Sun Conference; only loss 28–23 to Florida Memorial.
  • Averaging 36.0 points per game (26th NAIA) and 381.0 total yards (35th) — 198.3 rushing (14th) and 182.8 passing (45th).
  • Team Defense: Allows just 13.4 points per game (5th NAIA) and 259.3 total yards (5th), with 87.5 rushing (13th) and 171.8 passing (15th).
  • Turnovers: +11 turnover margin, including five straight games with multiple takeawaysand three games with four or more.
  • QB Efficiency: Nate Mikell ranks 3rd in the Sun in passer rating (136.9) and 3rd in passing yards per game (165.1).
  • Ground Game: Curtis Kimmons is 3rd in the Sun with 69.8 rushing yards per game and 12 rushing TDs, while Jocquet Jiles adds 388 yards and 4 scores.
  • Defense: Thomas Ibrahim leads the Sun with 8.0 sacks (Top 10 NAIA); Brady Nowlanhas 49 tackles (T-5th Sun).
  • Special Teams: Joel McGrath (9-of-14 FG, 33-of-37 PAT) and Tre McClellan (28.0 KR avg) provide steady production.


Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. ET in West Palm Beach, Fla. on the Keiser Multi-Purpose Field. Fans can watch live on the Urban Edge Network.

Other Sun Conference Football Matchups

  • Warner makes the trip to Thomas to face the Nighthawks at 12:00 p.m.
  • Webber International hosts St. Thomas in Babson Park, Fla. with kickoff set for 1:30 p.m.
  • Ave Maria welcomes Florida Memorial to Ave Maria, Fla. for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.