Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Venue: Docking Stadium, Adrian, Michigan (Capacity ~5,500)
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Adrian College Sports Network (live stream) / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C)
Humidity: ~54%
Wind: WSW at 5–7 mph
Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
Thiel Tomcats
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Concordia (Wis.). Starting QB, RB, and WR corps available.
Defensive starters healthy; no key absences noted.
Adrian Bulldogs
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over Valparaiso. QB1 and top RB cleared to play.
Offensive line depth intact; secondary at full strength.
Key Player Matchups
Adrian QB vs. Thiel Secondary — Bulldogs’ QB managed the game efficiently in Week 1, avoiding turnovers. Thiel’s DBs allowed multiple explosive plays to Concordia (Wis.) and must tighten coverage.
Thiel QB vs. Adrian Pass Rush — Tomcats’ passer was under pressure in the opener; Adrian’s front seven pitched a shutout against Valparaiso and will look to replicate that dominance.
Adrian RB1 vs. Thiel Front Seven — Adrian’s lead back averaged over 4.5 YPC in Week 1; Thiel allowed over 200 rushing yards in their opener.
Special Teams — Adrian’s kicker hit from 40+ in Week 1; Thiel’s return units could be a hidden factor if they can flip field position.
Recent Form
Thiel Tomcats
L 8–33 @ Concordia (Wis.) — Offense struggled to sustain drives; defense gave up big plays on the ground.
2024: Finished 1-9, averaging 12.4 PPG and allowing 35.6 PPG.
Adrian Bulldogs
W 7–0 @ Valparaiso — Defensive slugfest; Bulldogs forced 3 turnovers and controlled time of possession.
2024: Finished 6-4, averaging 25.1 PPG and allowing 21.3 PPG.
Series History
All-time meetings: First-ever meeting between the programs.
Trend: Both teams looking to establish momentum in a new head-to-head matchup.
Betting Trends & Angles
Thiel: 1-9 SU in last 10 games; 3-7 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).
Adrian: 5-2 SU in last 7 games; 4-3 ATS.
Totals: Under has hit in 4 of Adrian’s last 6 games; Thiel has gone Under in 3 of last 5.
Situational: Adrian home opener after a road win; Thiel on the road for second straight week.
Game Odds
Thiel Tomcats 44.5
Adrian Bulldogs – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
