Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT
Venue: Crain Field, Memphis, Tennessee
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Rhodes College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling to ~74°F by the fourth quarter
Humidity: ~56%
Wind: Light SSE breeze at 4–6 mph
Impact: Warm but comfortable — minimal wind should allow both passing and kicking games to operate without weather-related disruption.
Injury Report
Austin College Kangaroos
No official injury report released; expected to have starting QB and primary skill players available after Week 1 loss.
OL depth intact; defensive starters healthy.
Rhodes College Lynx
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Washington University (49–0).
QB1 and WR corps intact; defensive front healthy.
Recent Form
Austin College Kangaroos
L (Week 1) — Offense struggled to sustain drives; defense allowed multiple explosive plays.
2024: 3-7 overall, 2-4 SCAC.
Rhodes College Lynx
L 0–49 @ Washington University (Sept. 6, 2025) — Offense shut out; defense surrendered 500+ yards.
2024: 2-8 overall, 1-7 SAA.
Series History
Last Meeting: Sept. 16, 2023 — Rhodes 31, Austin 14 (in Sherman, TX).
Trend: Rhodes has won the last two meetings by double digits; Austin’s last win in the series came in 2019.
Note: Both teams are non-conference opponents but have met regularly in recent seasons.
Key Player Matchups
Austin QB vs. Rhodes Secondary — Kangaroos’ passing game will look to exploit a Lynx defense that allowed multiple deep completions in Week 1.
Rhodes QB vs. Austin Pass Rush — Lynx signal-caller must get the ball out quickly against a defense that can generate pressure.
Austin RB1 vs. Rhodes Front Seven — Establishing the run could open up play-action opportunities for the Kangaroos.
Rhodes WR1 vs. Austin CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Rhodes 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
Austin College: 3-7 SU in last 10 games; 4-6 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).
Rhodes College: 2-8 SU in last 10 games; 3-7 ATS.
Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Austin games; Under in 3 of last 5 Rhodes games.
Situational: Rhodes home opener; Austin on the road for first time in 2025.
Game Odds
Austin Kangaroos 48.5
Rhodes Lynx – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
