Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (capacity ~23,000)
Location: Canton, Ohio
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GMAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Canton, OH)
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by late afternoon
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Findlay Oilers:
QB C. Williams – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Marcus Brown – Questionable (hamstring)
Walsh Cavaliers:
QB J. Harris – Probable (ankle tweak)
WR D. Thompson – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB C. Williams (Findlay) vs Walsh Secondary
Williams has been efficient in Findlay’s 4–0 start, with multiple TDs and strong accuracy.
RB Marcus Brown (Findlay) vs LB J. Carter (Walsh)
Brown is Findlay’s workhorse; Carter leads Walsh in tackles.
QB J. Harris (Walsh) vs Findlay Pass Rush
Harris has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a disciplined Oilers defense.
WR D. Thompson (Walsh) vs CB Malik Johnson (Findlay)
Thompson is Walsh’s top target; Johnson is Findlay’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Findlay Oilers (4–0, 2–0 GMAC)
W 38–35 vs #17 Indianapolis
W 7–3 vs Wayne State
W 33–3 @ Lake Erie
W 37–7 vs Thomas More
Offense: 28.7 PPG Defense: 12.0 PPG
Walsh Cavaliers (4–0, 0–0 GMAC)
W 38–10 vs West Liberty (Aug 28, 2025)
Offense: 38.0 PPG Defense: 10.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Findlay leads the modern series comfortably
Recent:
2024: Findlay 28–17
2023: Findlay 34–14
Trend: Findlay has won multiple straight meetings, often by double digits.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Findlay: 3–1 ATS last 4
Walsh: 1–4 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Findlay has covered in 2 straight vs Walsh
Walsh has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 GMAC games
Projected Score: Findlay 34 – Walsh 17
Game Odds
Findlay Oilers – 17
Walsh Cavaliers 50
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
