Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT
Venue: Mount St. Joseph Sports Complex / Schueler Field & Track, Cincinnati, Ohio
Broadcast: Mount St. Joseph Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Cincinnati, OH)
Kickoff Temp: ~76°F (24°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal weather-related effect; both passing and rushing attacks should operate at full capacity.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Aurora Spartans:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB Tyler Adkins expected to play after throwing for 320 yards in Week 1 despite a 41–0 loss to nationally ranked UW–Platteville.
WR Trey Urwiler (162 yards in Week 1) and WR Connor Bright (5 catches) both healthy.
Mount St. Joseph Lions:
No confirmed public injuries; returning multiple starters from a 2024 team that reached the NCAA Division III playoffs.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Aurora: L-W-W-W-W — Averaging 36.0 PPG, defense allowing 20.8 PPG in wins; Week 1 loss was first shutout since 2018.
Mount St. Joseph: L-W-W-W-W — Averaging 38.4 PPG, defense allowing 19.6 PPG; 2024 HCAC champions.
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.
Trend: Both teams are perennial conference contenders; Aurora has dominated the NACC in recent years, while MSJ has been a fixture atop the HCAC standings.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Aurora: Tyler Adkins — 24-of-44 for 320 yards in Week 1; must limit turnovers after 4 INTs vs. Platteville.
MSJ: Veteran QB with playoff experience; efficient passer with mobility to extend plays.
Skill Positions:
Aurora WR Trey Urwiler vs. MSJ secondary — deep threat who averaged 18+ yards per catch in 2024.
MSJ RB1 vs. Aurora front seven — Lions’ run game averaged over 200 YPG last season.
Defensive Spotlight:
Aurora pass rush vs. MSJ OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Lions’ balanced attack.
MSJ LB corps vs. Aurora’s quick passing game — must limit yards after catch.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Mount St. Joseph is 8-2 in last 10 home games (straight up).
Aurora is 6-2 ATS in last 8 games following a loss (model-based).
Over has hit in 4 of Aurora’s last 5 road games due to offensive explosiveness.
Game Odds
Aurora Spartans 52.5
Mount St. Joseph Lions – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
