D3-CFB Game Preview: John Carroll Blue Streaks (1-0) vs. Johns Hopkins Blue Jays (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Homewood Field, 111 W. University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21210

Broadcast: Johns Hopkins Athletics Network live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Baltimore, MD)

Kickoff Temp: ~78°F (26°C)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light southwest wind (5–7 mph)

Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
John Carroll Blue Streaks:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 win over Waynesburg.

Johns Hopkins Blue Jays:

No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 win at Ithaca.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

John Carroll: W-W-W-W-L — Averaging 43.6 PPG, defense allowing 14.8 PPG.
Johns Hopkins: W-W-W-W-L — Averaging 35.0 PPG, defense allowing 17.4 PPG.

Series History

All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.

Trend: Both teams are coming off deep playoff runs in 2024 — Johns Hopkins reached the NCAA semifinals, John Carroll advanced to the postseason as OAC runner-up.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

John Carroll: Veteran QB with strong arm and mobility; threw 3 TDs in Week 1.

Johns Hopkins: Graduate QB Bay Harvey — three-time team captain — efficient in Week 1 with multiple TD passes.

Skill Positions:

JCU WR1 vs. JHU CB Carson Bourdo — elite route-runner vs. experienced defensive back.

JHU RB Geoff Schroeder vs. JCU front seven — Schroeder’s vision and burst key to sustaining drives.

Defensive Spotlight:

JCU pass rush vs. JHU OL anchored by Michael Nwosu — trench battle could decide tempo.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Johns Hopkins is 8-2 in last 10 home games (straight up).

John Carroll is 6-1 in last 7 road games (straight up).

Over would have cashed in 4 of last 5 games for both teams based on model totals.

Game Odds

John Carroll Blue Streaks              54.5

Johns Hopkins Blue Jays               – 6.5

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