Venue & Logistics
Location: East Campus Stadium, Troy, New York (home of RPI Engineers)
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)
Conference: Liberty League (LL) – both teams are Liberty League rivals
Weather Forecast (Troy, NY)
Temperature: ~69°F (21°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 6–10 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal fall football weather, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Rochester Yellowjackets: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a watchpoint after early-season physical games
RPI Engineers: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive rotation expected after a tough non-conference slate
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Rochester’s QB has been efficient, leading a 3–0 start with balanced passing and rushing.
RPI’s QB has shown flashes but struggled in a 14–41 loss to Utica earlier in September.
Running Game:
Rochester’s RB corps has been steady, highlighted by a 38–17 win over Olivet and 30–14 win at Morrisville.
RPI’s ground game has been inconsistent, though it produced in a 26–9 win over WPI.
Defensive Edge:
Rochester’s defense held St. John Fisher to 21 points in a close win.
RPI’s defense has been up-and-down, conceding 30 to Brockport but also holding WPI to single digits.
Recent Team Form
Rochester Yellowjackets (3–0 in 2025)
W 38–17 vs. Olivet (Sept 6)
W 30–14 @ SUNY Morrisville (Sept 13)
W 28–21 vs. St. John Fisher (Sept 20)
Momentum: Strong start, balanced offense, opportunistic defense
RPI Engineers (2–1 in 2025)
W 26–9 vs. WPI (Sept 7)
L 14–41 @ Utica (Sept 14)
W 30–24 vs. Brockport (Sept 20)
Mixed form: Capable of big wins but vulnerable against high-powered offenses
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Split in recent years
2024: Rochester 14 – 7 RPI
2023: RPI 49 – 10 Rochester
Trend: Each team has won one of the last two meetings, both by decisive margins
Betting Trends
Rochester is 3–0 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
RPI is 2–1 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Rochester’s 3 games
RPI has covered in 4 of its last 6 Liberty League home games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Rochester (+7.5) covered and won outright 14–7 (Total: Under 44.5)
2023: RPI (-10.5) covered in a 49–10 win (Total: Over 48.5)
Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years
Game Odds
U-Rochester Yellowjackets 48
RPI Engineers – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
