D3-CFB Game Preview: Hobart College Statesmen (0-1) vs. SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Bob Boozer Field at Eunice Kennedy Shriver Stadium, 350 New Campus Drive, Brockport, NY 14420

Broadcast: Likely Empire 8/Liberty League streaming coverage via school athletics sites; check local listings.

Weather Forecast (Brockport, NY)

Kickoff Temp: ~72°F (22°C)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light west wind (5–8 mph)

Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking games.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Hobart Statesmen:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key WRs expected to be active after Week 1 road trip to Alfred.

SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles:

No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from 2024 playoff-qualifying roster.

Recent Form

Hobart: W-W-L-W-W — Averaging 28.4 PPG, defense allowing 17.6 PPG.

Brockport: W-W-W-L-W — Averaging 31.0 PPG, defense allowing 14.8 PPG.

Series History

All-Time: Brockport leads modern-era series 6–4

Trend: Brockport has won 4 of the last 5 meetings, including a 34–20 win in 2024.

Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Brockport’s defense forced 3 turnovers to seal the win.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Hobart: Veteran starter with strong 2024 efficiency; excels in intermediate passing game.

Brockport: Dual-threat QB capable of extending plays; dangerous in red-zone situations.

Skill Positions:

Hobart RB1 vs. Brockport front seven — Statesmen need to establish the run to control tempo.

Brockport WR1 vs. Hobart secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

Hobart pass rush vs. Brockport OL — pressure could force quick throws and limit deep shots.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Brockport has covered a one-score spread in 4 of last 5 meetings.

Hobart is 6-2 in last 8 September games (straight up).

Under would have cashed in 3 of last 5 matchups based on current model totals.

Game Odds

Hobart College Statesmen                          48.5

SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles                 – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025