Venue & Logistics
Location: Butterfield Stadium, Ithaca, New York (home of the Ithaca Bombers)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Conference: Liberty League (LL) – both teams are league rivals
Weather Forecast (Ithaca, NY)
Temperature: ~66°F (19°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~15% chance of scattered showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major weather disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Hobart Statesmen: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a concern after close losses to Alfred and Brockport.
Ithaca Bombers: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive rotation expected after a physical non-conference slate.
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Hobart’s QB has shown flashes but struggled in a 23–28 loss to Alfred (Sept 5, 2025) and a 10–14 loss to Brockport (Sept 13, 2025).
Ithaca’s QB has been sharp, leading a 42–14 win over Johns Hopkins (Sept 6, 2025) and a 45–14 rout of Alfred (Sept 13, 2025).
Running Game:
Hobart’s RB corps has been steady, but the offense has lacked explosive plays.
Ithaca’s ground game has been dominant, highlighted by a 65–20 win over Hilbert (Sept 20, 2025).
Defensive Edge:
Hobart’s defense held Utica to 17 points in a 20–17 loss (Sept 20, 2025).
Ithaca’s defense has been opportunistic, forcing turnovers in each of their first three games.
Recent Team Form
Hobart Statesmen (0–3 in 2025)
L 23–28 @ Alfred (Sept 5)
L 10–14 @ Brockport (Sept 13)
L 17–20 vs. Utica (Sept 20)
Struggles: Winless start, offense inconsistent in red-zone execution
Ithaca Bombers (3–0 in 2025)
W 42–14 vs. Johns Hopkins (Sept 6)
W 45–14 vs. Alfred (Sept 13)
W 65–20 vs. Hilbert (Sept 20)
Momentum: Undefeated, averaging 50+ points per game
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Ithaca leads the series comfortably
2024: Ithaca 16 – 7 Hobart
2023: Ithaca 24 – 14 Hobart
Trend: Ithaca has won the last two meetings, both by multiple scores
Betting Trends
Hobart is 0–3 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Ithaca is 3–0 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Ithaca’s 3 games
Hobart has failed to cover in 5 of its last 6 Liberty League games
Ithaca has covered in 6 of its last 7 Liberty League games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Ithaca (-7.5) covered in a 16–7 win (Total: Under 44.5)
2023: Ithaca (-6.5) covered in a 24–14 win (Total: Under 47.5)
Totals: Both prior matchups finished Under the posted totals
Game Odds
Hobart College Statesmen 51
Ithaca College Bombers – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
