D3-CFB Game Preview: Eureka Red Devils (1-0) vs. Westminster (MO) Blue Jays (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Blue Jay Stadium, Fulton, Missouri

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: Westminster College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~79°F (26°C)

Humidity: ~54%

Wind: SSW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Ideal football weather — light wind and mild temps should favor both passing and kicking games.

Injury Report

Eureka Red Devils

No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over Knox College (14–13).

QB1 and RB rotation healthy; OL depth intact.

Defensive starters available.

Westminster (MO) Blue Jays

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over Manchester (21–14).

QB and WR corps intact; defensive front healthy.

Recent Form

Eureka Red Devils

W 14–13 vs. Knox — Defense held strong late; offense scored 8 points in the fourth quarter to rally.

2024: 4-6 overall, 3-5 UMAC.

Westminster (MO) Blue Jays

W 21–14 vs. Manchester — Balanced attack; defense forced two turnovers.

2024: 3-7 overall, 3-5 UMAC.

Series History

Last 3 Meetings:

Oct. 12, 2024 — Eureka 26, Westminster 18 (in Eureka)

Oct. 8, 2023 — Eureka 27, Westminster 18 (in Fulton)

Oct. 1, 2022 — Westminster 28, Eureka 21 (in Eureka)

Trend: Eureka has won the last two meetings by single digits; games have been competitive and often decided in the fourth quarter.

Key Player Matchups

Eureka QB vs. Westminster Secondary — Red Devils’ passing game will look to exploit a Blue Jays defense that allowed multiple chunk plays in Week 1.

Westminster QB vs. Eureka Pass Rush — Blue Jays’ signal-caller must get the ball out quickly against a defense that thrives on pressure.

Eureka RB1 vs. Westminster Front Seven — Establishing the run could open up play-action opportunities for Eureka.

Westminster WR1 vs. Eureka CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Westminster will need chunk gains to keep pace.

Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have reliable kickers and return threats.

Betting Trends & Angles

Eureka: 4-6 SU in last 10 games; 5-5 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

Westminster: 3-7 SU in last 10 games; 4-6 ATS.

Totals: Under has hit in 3 of last 4 Eureka games; Over in 3 of last 5 Westminster games.

Situational: Westminster home opener; Eureka on the road for first time in 2025.

Game Odds

Eureka Red Devils                            – 3.5

Westminster (MO) Blue Jays       47.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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