D2-CFB Game Preview: Findlay Oilers (2-0) vs. Lake Erie Storm (0-2)

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Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT)
Venue: Jack Britt Memorial Stadium, Painesville, Ohio (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local radio coverage

Weather Forecast (Painesville, OH)

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)

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

Injury Report

Findlay Oilers (GMAC, Division II):

QB Max Dawson – Healthy, 4 TDs through first two games.

RB Michael Campbell – Healthy, 210 rushing yards, 3 TDs.

WR Jalen Brown – Healthy, 2 TDs, 150 yards receiving.

Lake Erie Storm (GMAC, Division II):

QB Brandon McLaughlin – Healthy, 3 TDs, 2 INTs this season.

RB Devon Tate – Questionable (ankle), team’s leading rusher.

WR Chris Andrews – Healthy, 12 receptions, 1 TD.

Key Player Matchups

QB Max Dawson (Findlay) vs. Lake Erie Secondary

Dawson’s accuracy and decision-making will test a Storm defense that has allowed multiple passing TDs in each game.

RB Michael Campbell (Findlay) vs. Lake Erie Front Seven

Campbell’s ability to control tempo on the ground could open up Findlay’s play-action game.

QB Brandon McLaughlin (Lake Erie) vs. Findlay Pass Rush

McLaughlin must avoid turnovers against a defense that thrives on pressure.

WR Jalen Brown (Findlay) vs. Lake Erie Corners

Brown’s big-play ability could stretch the field and create mismatches.

Recent Team Form

Findlay Oilers (2–0, GMAC)

9/13: W 38–35 vs. Wayne State

9/6: W 38–35 vs. #17 Indianapolis

Trend: Offense averaging 38 PPG; defense bending but making key stops late.

Lake Erie Storm (0–2, GMAC)

9/13: L 41–20 @ Walsh

9/6: L 35–14 vs. Ashland

Trend: Offense averaging 17 PPG; defense allowing 38 PPG.

Series History

All-time series: Findlay leads 11–0.

Last meeting (2024): Findlay won 49–14.

Average margin of victory: 28 points in favor of Findlay.

Betting Trends

Findlay:

4–1 SU in last 5 games.

3–2 ATS in last 5.

Overs hit in 3 of last 5.

Lake Erie:

1–4 SU in last 5 games.

1–4 ATS in last 5.

Overs hit in 4 of last 5.

Head-to-Head: Findlay has covered in 7 of the last 10 meetings.

Historical Betting Results

Findlay: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; overs common when offense is rolling.

Lake Erie: Struggles ATS in GMAC play; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.

GMAC Trends: Road favorites cover ~62% of the time in September conference games.

Game Odds

Findlay Oilers                    – 20.5

Lake Erie Storm                55.5

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

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