Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Joe Walton Stadium, Moon Township, Pennsylvania (Capacity: ~3,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Moon Township, PA)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, dipping into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Dayton Flyers (Pioneer Football League):
QB Bryce Schondelmyer – Healthy, among PFL leaders in completions per game.
RB Luke Hansen – Healthy, averaging 6.5 YPC, top rusher in PFL.
WR Gavin Lochow – Healthy, league leader in receptions and receiving yards.
SAF Vincent Firenze – Healthy, PFL Defensive Player of the Week earlier this season.
Robert Morris Colonials (NEC):
QB Zach Tanner – Expected starter, healthy.
RB Jordan Jefferson – Probable (ankle).
WR Jaylen Kelly – Healthy, team’s leading receiver.
LB Chris Carter – Healthy, defensive captain.
Key Player Matchups
QB Bryce Schondelmyer (Dayton) vs. Robert Morris Secondary
Schondelmyer’s quick-release passing will test a Colonials defense that has struggled against high-volume passers.
WR Gavin Lochow (Dayton) vs. RMU Corners
Lochow is a matchup nightmare, ranking top 10 nationally in receiving yards and TDs.
RB Luke Hansen (Dayton) vs. RMU Front Seven
Hansen’s ability to churn out yards after contact could wear down the Colonials’ defensive line.
QB Zach Tanner (RMU) vs. Dayton Pass Rush
Tanner must stay efficient and avoid turnovers against a disciplined Flyers defense.
Team Records & Recent Form
Dayton Flyers (1–1, Pioneer Football League)
Last 5: L–L–W–L–L
Strengths: Passing efficiency defense, turnover margin, fewest penalties.
Last game: Bye week; previously beat Thomas More 45–14.
Robert Morris Colonials (1–2, Northeast Conference)
Last 5: L–L–W–L–L
Offense: Averaging 18.7 PPG.
Defense: Allowing 27.3 PPG.
Last game: Lost 28–17 to Merrimack.
Series History
This will be the 24th all-time meeting between Dayton and Robert Morris.
Dayton leads the series 20–3.
Last meeting: Sept. 3, 2022 – Dayton won 22–20 on the road.
Betting Trends
Dayton:
0–5 ATS in last 5 games.
1–4 SU in last 5 overall.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Robert Morris:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
1–4 SU in last 5 overall.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Dayton has covered in 3 of last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Dayton: Historically strong ATS in non-conference September games, but recent ATS form is poor.
Robert Morris: Struggles ATS as a home favorite; overs more common when defense falters.
FCS Trends: NEC teams cover ~52% of the time vs. PFL opponents.
Game Odds
Dayton Flyers 42.5
Robert Morris Colonials – 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
