Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:30 PM ET
Venue: Bernlohr Stadium, Bexley, Ohio
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Capital University Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~76°F (24°C)
Humidity: ~55%
Wind: WSW at 6–8 mph
Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
Catholic University
No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over McDaniel (10–7).
QB Zach Osborne healthy after leading a late game-winning drive in opener.
WR Peter York (5 rec, 78 yds in Week 1) available.
Defensive starters intact.
Capital University
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss.
QB Ethan Brown expected to start; RB Jaylen Lewis healthy.
Secondary at full strength.
Key Player Matchups
QB Zach Osborne (CUA) vs. Capital Secondary — Osborne’s poise under pressure was key in Week 1; Capital allowed multiple passing TDs in their opener.
RB Jaylen Lewis (Capital) vs. Catholic Front Seven — Lewis’ ability to establish the run could open up Capital’s passing game; Catholic held McDaniel to under 100 rushing yards.
WR Peter York (CUA) vs. Capital CB1 — York’s route running and deep-threat ability could stretch the field.
Special Teams — Catholic’s kicker hit the game-winning FG in Week 1; Capital’s return units could be a hidden factor.
Recent Form
Catholic Cardinals
W 10–7 vs. McDaniel — Defensive battle; late FG sealed win.
2024: 8-3 overall, Landmark Conference runner-up.
Capital Comets
L 20–38 vs. Baldwin Wallace — Offense moved the ball but defense struggled to contain the run.
2024: 1-9 overall, 1-8 OAC.
Series History
All-time meetings: Catholic leads 1–0
Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Catholic 38, Capital 20 in Washington, D.C.
Catholic QB threw for 3 TDs; defense forced 2 turnovers.
Betting Trends & Angles
Catholic: 7-3 ATS in last 10 games (unofficial DIII tracking).
Capital: 3-7 ATS in last 10 games.
Totals: Under has hit in 4 of last 5 Catholic games; Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Capital games.
Situational: Catholic on the road after a defensive slugfest; Capital in home opener looking to bounce back.
Game Odds
Catholic Cardinals – 6.5
Capital Comets 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
