D2-CFB Game Preview: UIndy Greyhounds (1-0) vs Findlay Oilers (0-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Kickoff Time: 12:00 p.m. EDT

Venue: Donnell Stadium, Findlay, Ohio

Competition: NCAA Division II – Non-Conference

Broadcast: Local radio on 88.7 FM, streaming video and live stats via UIndy Athletics

Weather Forecast (Findlay, OH)

Conditions: Mostly sunny with light clouds

Temperature at Kickoff: ~75°F (24°C)

Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest

Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal wind effect on passing or special teams.

Injury & Availability Report

Findlay Oilers

Questionable: WR1 (ankle sprain, limited practice), starting LB (shoulder soreness).

Out: Backup CB (knee).

UIndy Greyhounds

Questionable: RB1 (hamstring tightness), starting DE (groin strain).

Out: None reported from preseason camp.

Recent Form & Trends

UIndy: Opened 2025 with a decisive road win over Marian, scoring touchdowns on all three second-quarter drives. Offense looked balanced, with explosive plays in both the run and pass game.

Findlay: Making 2025 debut; closed last season with a 3–2 stretch, including a 35–14 win over Walsh.

Series History

All-Time Series: UIndy leads 11–5.

Last Meeting: 2011 — UIndy won 28–10.

Trend: Greyhounds have won the last seven meetings, dating back to 2005, when both were GLIAC members.

Key Player Matchups

UIndy QB vs. Findlay Secondary – Greyhounds’ passing attack was sharp in Week 1; Findlay’s secondary will be tested early.

Findlay RB Committee vs. UIndy Front Seven – Oilers’ run game averaged 180 YPG in 2024; UIndy’s defensive line is anchored by All-GLVC DTs.

Special Teams Edge – UIndy’s kicker was perfect on PATs and hit a 45-yard FG in the opener; Findlay’s return game could be a hidden factor.

Betting Trends

UIndy is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games vs. Findlay.

Findlay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 home games.

The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings between these teams.

Game Odds

UIndy Greyhounds          – 9.5

Findlay Oilers                    51.5

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