Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium, Pella, Iowa
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Central College Athletics Live Stream / FloCollege (subscription) / Live Stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C)
Humidity: ~52%
Wind: SSW at 6–8 mph
Impact: Minimal — warm, dry conditions should favor both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets
No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over Dickinson (48–34).
QB Dante Casciola (5th-year senior) healthy after 3 total TDs in opener.
RB tandem Mitchell Johnson and DJ James available.
Defensive leaders LB Daniel Eliasek and S Quentin Mankin healthy.
Central College Dutch
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over St. Olaf.
QB Blaine Hawkins’ successor (multi-year starter) healthy after 4-TD debut.
WR corps intact; OL depth solid.
Key Player Matchups
QB Dante Casciola (R-MC) vs. Central Secondary — Casciola’s dual-threat ability (1,628 pass yds, 11 TD; 450 rush yds, 10 TD in 2024) will test a Dutch defense that allowed over 250 pass yards in Week 1.
RB Mitchell Johnson (R-MC) vs. Central Front Seven — Johnson’s power running (471 yds, 10 TD in 2024) could control tempo; Central must win early downs.
Central QB vs. R-MC Pass Rush — Dutch QB was efficient in opener; R-MC’s front will look to disrupt rhythm.
WR Jason Moore (R-MC) vs. Central CB1 — Moore’s size and red-zone presence (6 TDs in 2024) could be a mismatch.
Special Teams — Both teams have reliable kickers; field position could be pivotal in a close contest.
Recent Form
Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets
W 48–34 vs. Dickinson — Offense rolled up points; defense allowed some big plays late.
2024: 10-2, ODAC champions, reached NCAA DIII Round of 16.
Central College Dutch
W 42–21 vs. St. Olaf — Balanced attack; defense forced 3 turnovers.
2024: 8-2, 2nd in ARC, narrowly missed NCAA playoff berth.
Series History
All-time meetings: First-ever meeting between the programs.
Note: Both teams are regular playoff participants; this is a rare East–Midwest non-conference showcase.
Betting Trends & Angles
Randolph–Macon: 9-1 SU in last 10 games; 7-3 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).
Central: 7-3 SU in last 10 games; 6-4 ATS.
Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 R-MC games; Central has gone Over in 4 of last 5.
Situational: R-MC traveling west for first time in over a decade; Central in home opener after road win.
Game Odds
Randolph–Macon Yellow Jackets – 3.5
Central College Dutch 56.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
