Venue & Logistics
Location: Cutler Athletic Complex, Olivet, Michigan (home of Olivet College Comets)
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM ET (10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT)
Conference: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA)
Weather Forecast (Olivet, MI)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 5–9 mph from the southwest
Precipitation: ~10% chance of rain
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Adrian Bulldogs: No major reported injuries; QB and RB units are healthy after dominant wins over Thiel and Manchester.
Olivet Comets: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive backfield depth remains a concern after conceding 37 to Bluffton.
(Note: DIII programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Adrian: QB has been efficient, leading a 10–7 win over Valparaiso (Sept 6, 2025) and explosive in a 76–0 rout of Thiel (Sept 13, 2025).
Olivet: QB has shown flashes, throwing multiple TDs in a 45–28 loss to Madonna (Sept 13, 2025), but turnovers have been costly.
Running Game:
Adrian: RB corps has been dominant, producing 57 points vs. Manchester (Sept 20, 2025).
Olivet: Ground game has been inconsistent, averaging under 100 yards in two of three games.
Defensive Edge:
Adrian: Defense has been suffocating, pitching back-to-back shutouts vs. Thiel and Manchester.
Olivet: Defense has struggled, conceding 37 to Bluffton and 45 to Madonna.
Recent Team Form
Adrian Bulldogs (3–0 in 2025)
W 10–7 @ Valparaiso (Sept 6)
W 76–0 vs. Thiel (Sept 13)
W 57–0 vs. Manchester (Sept 20)
Momentum: Undefeated, averaging 47.6 points per game, defense allowing just 2.3
Olivet Comets (0–3 in 2025)
L 17–38 @ Rochester (Sept 6)
L 28–45 vs. Madonna (Sept 13)
L 28–37 vs. Bluffton (Sept 20)
Struggles: Winless, defense conceding 40 points per game
Series History
All-time head-to-head (recent):
2024: Adrian 24 – 14 Olivet
2023: Olivet 32 – 10 Adrian
Trend: Split results in the last two years; Adrian won in 2024, Olivet in 2023.
Betting Trends
Adrian is 3–0 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Olivet is 0–3 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Olivet’s 3 games
Adrian has covered in 6 of its last 7 MIAA games
Olivet has failed to cover in 5 of its last 6 MIAA games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Adrian (-6.5) covered in a 24–14 win (Total: Under 47.5)
2023: Olivet (+3.5) covered and won outright 32–10 (Total: Over 49.5)
Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years
Game Odds
Adrian Bulldogs – 15
Olivet Comets 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
