Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 4:00 p.m. CDT / 5:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Jerry E. Apple Stadium, Sherman, Texas
Competition: NCAA Division III – Non-Conference
Weather Forecast (Sherman, TX)
Conditions: Mostly sunny with light clouds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F (29°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south-southwest
Impact: Warm conditions could test depth and stamina; minimal wind impact on passing or special teams.
Injury & Availability Report
Austin College Kangaroos
Questionable: WR1 (ankle sprain, limited practice), starting LB (shoulder soreness).
Out: Backup CB (knee).
Kalamazoo Hornets
Questionable: RB1 (hamstring tightness), starting DE (groin strain).
Out: None reported from preseason camp.
Recent Form & Trends
Austin: Closed 2024 with a home win over Lyon; offense averaged 33 PPG in wins but just 13 PPG in losses.
Kalamazoo: Ended 2024 on a five-game losing streak; defense allowed 35+ points in four of those games.
Series History
All-Time Series: No recorded modern-era meetings — first matchup between the programs.
Key Player Matchups
Austin QB vs. Kalamazoo Secondary – Austin’s passing game was inconsistent in 2024 but has a favorable matchup against a Hornets defense that allowed over 200 pass YPG last season.
Kalamazoo RB1 (if active) vs. Austin Front Seven – Hornets’ ground game averaged 3.5 YPC in 2024; Austin allowed 4.3 YPC.
Special Teams Edge – Austin’s kicker was perfect inside 40 yards last season; Kalamazoo’s return game could be a hidden factor if they can flip field position.
Betting Trends
Austin is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games.
Kalamazoo is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 road games.
The Over has hit in 3 of Austin’s last 4 non-conference games.
Game Odds
Kalamazoo Hornets 47.5
Austin Kangaroos – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
