D3-CFB Game Preview: Dickinson Red Devils (2-1) vs. Johns Hopkins Blue Jays (3-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Homewood Field (capacity ~8,500)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM ET

Broadcast: Centennial Conference Digital Network / Johns Hopkins Sports Network

Special Note: This is the Centennial Conference opener for both teams, and Johns Hopkins is celebrating its 140th season of football.

Weather Forecast (Baltimore, MD)

Conditions: Clear skies, mild fall evening

Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 5–8 mph

Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Dickinson Red Devils (2–1, 0–0 CC):

QB Sean McGarry – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Jordan Hollis – Questionable (hamstring)

Johns Hopkins Blue Jays (3–0, ranked #3 DIII):

QB Ryan Stevens – Probable (shoulder soreness; threw for 300+ yards vs Susquehanna)

WR Ethan Paul – Probable (knee bruise)

LB Tyler Brown – Questionable (ankle)

Key Player Matchups

QB Ryan Stevens (JHU) vs Dickinson Secondary

Stevens has Hopkins averaging nearly 40 PPG, including a 40–22 win over then‑#5 Susquehanna.

RB Jordan Hollis (Dickinson) vs JHU Front Seven

Hollis is Dickinson’s most reliable offensive weapon; JHU’s defense has held opponents under 25 PPG.

WR Ethan Paul (JHU) vs CB Marcus Hall (Dickinson)

Paul is Stevens’ top target; Hall is Dickinson’s best cover corner.

QB Sean McGarry (Dickinson) vs JHU Pass Rush

McGarry led Dickinson to a 52–29 win over Lycoming before the bye, but faces a Hopkins defense that thrives on pressure.

Recent Team Form

Dickinson (2–1, 0–0 CC):

W 52–29 @ Lycoming (9/20/25)

W 52–19 vs Waynesburg (9/13/25)

L 48–20 @ Randolph‑Macon (9/6/25)

Offense: ~41.3 PPG Defense: ~32.3 PPG

Johns Hopkins (3–0, 0–0 CC, ranked #3 DIII):

W 40–22 @ #5 Susquehanna (9/20/25)

W 27–13 vs John Carroll (9/13/25)

W 42–14 @ Ithaca (9/6/25)

Offense: ~36.3 PPG Defense: ~16.3 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Johns Hopkins leads comfortably

Recent:

2024: JHU 30–0

2023: JHU 42–14

2022: JHU 49–7

Trend: Hopkins has won 10 straight vs Dickinson, most by multiple scores.

ATS (Against the Spread):

JHU: 3–0 ATS in 2025

Dickinson: 2–1 ATS in 2025

Historical Betting Results:

Hopkins has covered in 3 straight vs Dickinson

Last 3 meetings have all gone UNDER the total

Projected Score: Johns Hopkins 38 – Dickinson 13

Game Odds

Dickinson Red Devils                      52

Johns Hopkins Blue Jays               – 24

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025

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