Venue & Game Info
Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Kickoff 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Justin F. Coressel Stadium, 701 N. Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Broadcast/Stats: Live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Defiance, OH – Game Day)
Conditions: Sunny, warm
Temperature at Kickoff: ~82°F (28°C)
Humidity: ~50%
Wind: Calm to light breeze (0–5 mph)
Precipitation: 0% — no weather delays expected
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal environmental effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
(No official Week 1 injury reports released; both teams expected near full strength. Depth chart updates will be available closer to kickoff.)
Key Player Matchups
Judson Offense vs. Defiance Defense
QB Jake Parker: Threw for 341 yards and 2 TD in last year’s meeting but also had 3 INTs. Needs to protect the football against a turnover‑minded Yellow Jackets defense.
WR Grant Alexander Jr.: 4 catches, 138 yards, 2 TD vs. Defiance in 2024 — deep threat who can stretch the field.
RB Harrison Hannah: Short‑yardage back; scored Judson’s first TD in last year’s matchup.
OL: Must improve run blocking after just 82 rushing yards on 23 carries in 2024 meeting.
Defiance Offense vs. Judson Defense
QB Jehlani Warren: Dual‑threat weapon; 166 passing yards, 2 TD, and 135 rushing yards with 3 rushing TDs in 2024 win.
RB Cameron Turner: Complementary back who added 102 rushing yards last year.
WR Deveon Williams: Big‑play receiver; 63‑yard TD catch in 2024.
OL: Controlled line of scrimmage last year, paving way for 270 rushing yards.
Recent Team Form
Judson Eagles (2024 Recap)
Record: 1‑2 after loss to Defiance in Week 3
Strength: Vertical passing game with Parker–Alexander connection
Weakness: Turnovers (4 in 2024 meeting) and run defense (allowed 5.6 YPC vs. Defiance)
Defiance Yellow Jackets (2024 Recap)
Record: 1‑2 after win over Judson
Strength: Ground game (270 rush yards vs. Judson) and balanced offense
Weakness: Pass defense gave up 341 yards to Judson in 2024
Series History
All‑Time: Defiance leads 1‑0 (first meeting in 2024)
Last Meeting: Sept. 21, 2024 — Defiance 38, Judson 20 at Coressel Stadium
Trend: Defiance dominated time of possession (32:17) and turnover margin (+3) in 2024
Betting Trends
Judson: 0‑1 ATS all‑time vs. Defiance
Defiance: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 home openers (all competitions)
Under has hit in 3 of last 4 Judson non‑conference games
Defiance has scored 30+ points in 4 of last 6 home games
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Defiance’s rushing dominance in 2024 vs. Judson’s run defense
Judson’s vertical passing threat vs. Defiance’s secondary
Turnover margin likely to swing outcome — Judson must avoid giveaways
Weather conditions favoring balanced offensive play
Game Odds
Judson Eagles (IL) 48.5
Defiance Yellow Jackets (OH) – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
