Venue & Logistics
Location: Drake Field, Morrisville, New York (home of the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs)
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)
Conference: Empire 8 Conference – both teams are league rivals
Weather Forecast (Morrisville, NY)
Temperature: ~64°F (18°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy with light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~20% chance of scattered showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, minimal weather-related disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Cortland Red Dragons: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a watchpoint after a physical September slate.
SUNY Morrisville Mustangs: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive rotation expected after back-to-back losses.
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Cortland’s QB has been efficient, leading a 30–6 win over Union (Sept 13, 2025) and a 59–9 rout of Hartwick (Sept 20, 2025).
Morrisville’s QB struggled in a 31–7 loss to Union (Sept 20, 2025) and a 30–14 loss to Rochester (Sept 13, 2025).
Running Game:
Cortland’s RB corps has been explosive, averaging over 200 yards per game in September.
Morrisville’s ground game has been inconsistent, producing fewer than 100 yards in two straight contests.
Defensive Edge:
Cortland’s defense forced multiple turnovers in the Hartwick blowout.
Morrisville’s defense has been porous, conceding 30+ points in each of its first three games.
Recent Team Form
Cortland Red Dragons (2–1 in 2025)
L 14–31 vs. Grove City (Sept 6)
W 30–6 vs. Union (Sept 13)
W 59–9 @ Hartwick (Sept 20)
Momentum: Two straight dominant wins, offense and defense clicking
SUNY Morrisville Mustangs (0–3 in 2025)
L 14–17 @ Kean (Sept 6)
L 14–30 vs. Rochester (Sept 13)
L 7–31 vs. Union (Sept 20)
Struggles: Winless, offense averaging under 15 points per game
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Cortland has dominated the rivalry
2024: Cortland 41 – 0 Morrisville
2023: Cortland 49 – 10 Morrisville
Trend: Cortland has won multiple straight meetings, often by wide margins
Betting Trends
Cortland is 2–1 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Morrisville is 0–3 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Cortland’s 3 games
Morrisville has failed to cover in 5 straight Empire 8 games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Cortland (-17.5) covered in a 41–0 win (Total: Under 47.5)
2023: Cortland (-20.5) covered in a 49–10 win (Total: Over 50.5)
Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years
Game Odds
SUNY Cortland Red Dragons – 21
SUNY Morrisville Mustangs 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
