D3-CFB Game Preview: Saint Vincent Bearcats (1-1) vs. Geneva Golden Tornadoes (0-2)

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Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Reeves Field, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania (Capacity: ~5,500)

Weather Forecast (Beaver Falls, PA)

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter

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

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

Injury Report

Saint Vincent Bearcats (PAC):

QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.

RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Geneva Golden Tornadoes (PAC):

QB Tyler Smith (starter, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.

WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Michael Campbell (Saint Vincent) vs. Geneva Secondary

Campbell must find consistency against a Geneva defense that has been opportunistic at home.

RB Jordan Reyes (Saint Vincent) vs. Geneva Front Seven

If active, Reyes’ ability to churn out yards could help the Bearcats sustain drives.

QB Tyler Smith (Geneva) vs. Saint Vincent Pass Rush

Smith’s efficiency and mobility will be tested by a Bearcats defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure.

RB Chris Johnson (Geneva) vs. Saint Vincent Linebackers

Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.

Recent Team Form

Saint Vincent Bearcats (0–2, PAC)

9/6/25: L 49–0 @ Case Western Reserve

9/13/25: L 56–0 @ Washington & Jefferson

End of 2024: L 21–13 vs. Bethany, L 20–10 @ Thiel, L 69–7 vs. Carnegie Mellon, L 56–0 @ W&J, L 49–0 @ CWRU

Trend: Offense averaging just 6.5 PPG in 2025; defense allowing 52.5 PPG.

Geneva Golden Tornadoes (1–1, PAC)

9/6/25: W 30–13 vs. Allegheny

9/13/25: L 73–21 @ Westminster (PA)

End of 2024: W 33–6 vs. Waynesburg, L 56–7 vs. W&J, W 34–27 @ Bethany, W 30–13 vs. Allegheny, L 73–21 @ Westminster

Trend: Offense averaging 25.5 PPG in 2025; defense allowing 43 PPG.

Series History

Geneva leads the all-time series.

Last meeting (2024): Geneva defeated Saint Vincent 27–14.

Geneva has won five straight meetings since 2019.

Saint Vincent’s last win over Geneva came in 2018.

Betting Trends

Saint Vincent:

0–5 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

0–10 SU in last 10 games overall.

Geneva:

3–2 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

4–1 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: Geneva has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.

Historical Betting Results

Saint Vincent: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.

Geneva: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when offense clicks.

PAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.

Game Odds

Saint Vincent Bearcats                   – 14.5

Geneva Golden Tornadoes          51.5

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