D2-CFB Game Preview: Roosevelt Lakers (1-1) vs. Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans (1-1)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
Venue: J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium, Oshkosh, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~9,800)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local radio

Weather Forecast (Oshkosh, WI)

Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–9 mph)

Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Roosevelt (GLIAC, Division II):

QB Jared Hunt – Healthy, 2 TDs in opener vs. Quincy.

RB Marcus Carter – Healthy, 88 rushing yards in Week 1.

WR Darius Johnson – Healthy, 6 receptions, 1 TD.

Wisconsin–Oshkosh (WIAC, Division III):

QB Ethan Johnson – Healthy, 3 TDs vs. Lincoln in opener.

RB Tyler Frazier – Healthy, 102 rushing yards, 1 TD.

WR Logan Peters – Healthy, 7 catches, 112 yards, 2 TDs.

Key Player Matchups

QB Jared Hunt (Roosevelt) vs. UWO Secondary

Hunt’s ability to stretch the field will test a Titans defense that forced 2 INTs in Week 1.

RB Tyler Frazier (UWO) vs. Roosevelt Front Seven

Frazier’s power running could control tempo and keep Roosevelt’s offense off the field.

WR Darius Johnson (Roosevelt) vs. UWO Corners

Johnson’s red-zone presence is critical for Roosevelt’s scoring chances.

QB Ethan Johnson (UWO) vs. Roosevelt Pass Rush

Johnson’s efficiency (3 TDs, no INTs in opener) will be tested by Roosevelt’s defensive line.

Recent Team Form

Roosevelt Lakers (1–1, GLIAC)

9/13: L 40–34 vs. Southwest Baptist

9/6: W 23–21 vs. Quincy

End of 2024: Lost 3 of last 4 games.

Trend: Offense averaging 28.5 PPG; defense allowing 30+ in last 4 games.

Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans (1–0, WIAC)

9/6: W 31–14 @ Lincoln

End of 2024: Finished 2–3 in last 5, including close loss to UW–Stout.

Trend: Offense balanced (200+ passing, 150+ rushing in opener).

Series History

First-ever meeting between Roosevelt and Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

Adds intrigue as a new Midwest non-conference clash.

Betting Trends

Roosevelt:

2–3 SU in last 5 games.

2–3 ATS in last 5.

Overs hit in 3 of last 5.

Wisconsin–Oshkosh:

3–2 SU in last 5 games.

3–2 ATS in last 5.

Overs hit in 2 of last 5.

Cross-Division Trends: WIAC teams are 7–3 SU in their last 10 non-conference September games.

Historical Betting Results

Roosevelt: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common when defense falters.

Wisconsin–Oshkosh: Strong SU at home; profitable ATS in September non-conference games.

DII vs. DIII Trends: DII teams cover ~55% of the time, but WIAC programs are among the strongest in DIII.

Game Odds

Roosevelt Lakers                              51.5

Wisconsin–Oshkosh Titans          – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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