Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT
Venue: Ron Roberts Field at the Banta Bowl, Appleton, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Midwest Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Appleton, WI)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–9 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Cornell Rams (MWC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Lawrence Vikings (MWC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 3 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Cornell) vs. Lawrence Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays and throw deep will test the Vikings’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Cornell) vs. Lawrence Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help Cornell control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Lawrence) vs. Cornell Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; Cornell must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Chris Johnson (Lawrence) vs. Cornell Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Cornell Rams (0–2, 0–1 MWC)
9/4/25: L 62–6 vs. Coe (Bremner Cup)
9/13/25: L 28–12 vs. Chicago (MWC)
Trend: Offense averaging 9 PPG; defense allowing 45 PPG.
Lawrence Vikings (0–2, 0–1 MWC)
9/6/25: L 33–14 vs. Martin Luther
9/13/25: L 78–7 @ Monmouth
Trend: Offense averaging 10.5 PPG; defense allowing 55.5 PPG.
Series History
Cornell and Lawrence are long-time MWC rivals.
Last meeting (2024): Cornell defeated Lawrence 26–7.
Cornell has won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Lawrence’s last win in the series came in 2019.
Betting Trends
Cornell:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
2–3 SU in last 5 road games.
Lawrence:
0–5 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
1–9 SU in last 10 games overall.
Head-to-Head: Cornell has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Cornell: Profitable ATS as a small favorite; unders common due to defensive emphasis.
Lawrence: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
MWC Trends: Road favorites cover ~55% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Cornell Rams – 7.5
Lawrence Vikings 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
