Venue & Game Details
Location: Amos Alonzo Stagg Field – Chicago, Illinois
Kickoff: 10:00 a.m. CT
Broadcast: YouTube (UChicago Athletics channel), live stats via UChicago Athletics
Capacity: ~1,650
Weather Forecast (Chicago, IL – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, mild
Temperature: ~62°F (17°C) at kickoff, warming into the low 70s by afternoon
Wind: Light E at 5–10 mph
Precipitation: 0%
Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather — minimal wind effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
#18 Carnegie Mellon
No major preseason injuries reported; QB and RB rotations intact.
Returning multiple All‑PAC selections on both sides of the ball.
Chicago
No significant absences; starting QB and top WR healthy.
OL depth improved after late‑season injuries in 2024.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
#18 Carnegie Mellon: 10‑2 overall, Presidents’ Athletic Conference champions, reached NCAA Second Round (lost 24‑19 at Mount Union).
Chicago: 7‑3 overall, 6‑2 Midwest Conference (2nd place).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Carnegie Mellon
L @ Mount Union 24‑19 (NCAA Second Round)
W vs. Centre 24‑15 (NCAA First Round)
W @ Case Western Reserve 37‑30
W vs. Allegheny 63‑10
W vs. Westminster (PA) 45‑20
Chicago
L vs. Lake Forest 28‑9
W vs. Grinnell 42‑6
W @ Lawrence 64‑14
W vs. Cornell (IA) 33‑14
W @ Ripon 30‑6
Key Player Matchups
CMU QB vs. Chicago Secondary
CMU’s veteran passer will test a Maroons defense that allowed under 180 pass yds/game in 2024.
CMU RB1 vs. Chicago Front Seven
Workhorse back vs. a run defense that gave up just 3.2 yds/carry last season.
Chicago QB vs. CMU Pass Rush
Chicago’s signal‑caller must handle CMU’s aggressive blitz packages.
WR1 Chicago vs. CMU CB1
Deep threat vs. physical man coverage — could decide explosive play margin.
Special Teams
Both teams have reliable kickers; field position could be pivotal in a low‑scoring game.
Series History
All-Time: Carnegie Mellon leads 22‑7
Last Meeting: Nov. 5, 2016 — CMU 37, Chicago 24 at Stagg Field
Chicago’s Last Win: 2014 (28‑7 at Stagg Field)
Recent Trend: Over the past eight matchups, series is 4‑4, with only one game decided by single digits.
Betting Trends
Carnegie Mellon: 8‑2 ATS in last 10 games; UNDER in 3 of last 4.
Chicago: 5‑1 ATS in last 6 home games; OVER in 4 of last 5 overall.
Head-to-Head: CMU has covered in 3 of last 4 meetings; OVER in 2 of last 3.
Game Odds
Carnegie Mellon Tartans – 6.5
U-Chicago Maroons 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
