Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: McBride Field, Gambier, Ohio
Broadcast: Kenyon College Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Gambier, OH)
Kickoff Temp: ~74°F (23°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking; both offenses should be able to run their full playbooks.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Wis.-Eau Claire Blugolds:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and top RB expected to be active after Week 1 win over Carroll University.
Kenyon Owls:
No confirmed public injuries; returning All-NCAC defenders Dominic Simpson (DB) and Jared Hancock (LB) expected to start.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Wis.-Eau Claire: W-L-L-W-L — Averaging 24.0 PPG, defense allowing 21.6 PPG.
Kenyon: W-W-L-L-W — Averaging 21.4 PPG, defense allowing 26.0 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.
Trend: WIAC teams have historically fared well in non-conference play against NCAC opponents due to size and depth advantages, but Kenyon’s veteran defense could make this competitive.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Wis.-Eau Claire: Returning starter who led a balanced attack in Week 1; efficient in short-to-intermediate passing game.
Kenyon: Veteran QB with multiple returning receivers, including Dylan Carlquist (361 yards in 2024).
Skill Positions:
Blugolds RB1 vs. Kenyon front seven — Eau Claire’s run game averaged over 150 YPG in 2024.
Kenyon WR trio (Carlquist, Comeford, Taylor) vs. Eau Claire secondary — experienced group capable of moving the chains.
Defensive Spotlight:
Eau Claire pass rush vs. Kenyon OL — pressure could disrupt Kenyon’s timing-based passing game.
Kenyon DB Dominic Simpson vs. Blugolds WR1 — Simpson’s back-to-back All-NCAC seasons make him a key matchup piece.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Wis.-Eau Claire is 4-1 in last 5 non-conference games (straight up).
Kenyon is 3-2 ATS in last 5 home games decided by 10 points or fewer (model-based).
Under has hit in 3 of Kenyon’s last 4 games vs. non-conference opponents.
Game Odds
Wisconsin–Eau Claire Blugolds – 9.5
Kenyon Owls 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
