Venue & Game Details
Location: Mitchell Stadium, Bluefield, VA
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, cool fall afternoon
Temperature: ~52°F at kickoff
Wind: 8–12 mph from the northwest
Impact: Wind could limit deep passing; expect heavier reliance on the run game and short-yardage plays.
Injury Report
Rio Grande RedStorm: QB1 healthy, WR2 questionable (ankle). RB rotation intact. Defensive line missing one starter (shoulder).
Bluefield Rams: QB1 healthy, RB1 probable (hamstring). OL depth thin with one starter out. Secondary fully healthy.
Key Player Matchups
Bluefield QB vs. Rio Grande Secondary: Bluefield averages ~200 passing yards per game, with multiple explosive vertical threats. Rio Grande’s secondary has struggled, allowing multiple 30+ point games.
Rio Grande RB vs. Bluefield Front Seven: Rio averages ~120 rushing yards per game, but Bluefield’s defense has been stout against weaker opponents.
Special Teams: Bluefield kicker reliable inside 40 yards; Rio has struggled in coverage units.
Recent Team Form
Rio Grande:
Last 5: 0-5, including losses to Ferris State (76–0), Kentucky Christian, Union (KY), and Reinhardt.
Strength: Occasional flashes in the run game.
Weakness: Defense allows nearly 45 points per game.
Bluefield:
Last 5: 1-4, including a win over St. Andrews (28–21). Losses to Pikeville, Reinhardt, and Union (KY).
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Inconsistent offensive production against top-tier AAC opponents.
Series History
Recent Meetings:
2025 (first-ever meeting in AAC play).
Trend: No prior history; inaugural matchup.
Betting Trends:
Rio Grande is 0-5 ATS in last 5.
Bluefield is 2-3 ATS in last 5.
Historical betting results unavailable (first meeting).
Projected Score: Bluefield 31, Rio Grande 14
Game Odds
Rio Grande RedStorm 49.5
Bluefield Rams – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
