Venue & Game Details
Location: Grady Field at SUNY Cortland – Cortland, New York
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Cortland Sports Network (video), WICB 91.7 FM (radio), live stats via Cortland Athletics
Capacity: ~6,500
Weather Forecast (Cortland, NY – Kickoff)
Conditions: Partly sunny, mild
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C)
Wind: W at 8–12 mph
Precipitation: <15%
Impact: Light wind could slightly influence deep passing and kicking; otherwise ideal early‑season football weather
Injury Report
Grove City
No major preseason injuries reported; QB Logan Pfeuffer and RB Nico Flati both healthy after strong 2024 campaigns.
OL returns intact, providing continuity for the run‑heavy offense.
Cortland
No significant absences; QB Zac Boyes returns for his final season after leading the Red Dragons to an 11‑1 record in 2024.
WR corps led by Cole Burgess and JJ Laap at full strength.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
#23 Grove City: 10‑1 overall, Presidents’ Athletic Conference champions; lost 17‑14 at Johns Hopkins in NCAA First Round.
#10 Cortland: 11‑1 overall, Empire 8 champions; reached NCAA Third Round before falling to Springfield.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Grove City
L @ Johns Hopkins 17‑14 (NCAA First Round)
W @ Westminster (PA) 36‑9
W vs. Case Western Reserve 30‑20
W @ Waynesburg 51‑0
W vs. Thiel 59‑7
Cortland
L vs. Springfield 40‑28 (NCAA Third Round)
W vs. Endicott 17‑9 (Second Round)
W vs. Ithaca 28‑17
W @ Brockport 29‑28
W vs. Hartwick 68‑10
Key Player Matchups
QB Logan Pfeuffer (GCC) vs. Cortland Secondary
Pfeuffer threw for 197 yards and 3 TDs in the 2023 playoff meeting; must avoid turnovers against a ball‑hawking defense.
RB Nico Flati (GCC) vs. LB Corps (COR)
Flati rushed for 116 yards in that same game; his ability to sustain drives will be critical.
QB Zac Boyes (COR) vs. Grove City Pass Rush
Boyes accounted for 313 total yards and 2 TDs in 2023 vs. GCC; thrives in late‑game situations.
WR Cole Burgess & JJ Laap (COR) vs. GCC CBs
Burgess’ deep threat and Laap’s possession skills stretch defenses horizontally and vertically.
GCC Offensive Line vs. Cortland Front Seven
Grove City’s physical run blocking vs. Cortland’s speed and gap discipline.
Series History
All-Time: Cortland leads 1‑0
Only Meeting: Nov. 25, 2023 — Cortland 25, Grove City 24 (NCAA Second Round)
Cortland rallied from 7 down in the final 90 seconds, converting two 4th‑down plays and a 2‑point conversion to win; Grove City missed a 37‑yard FG with 0:06 left.
Betting Trends
Grove City: 10‑2 SU in 2024; 7‑1 ATS in last 8 as underdog of 7+ points.
Cortland: 22‑2 SU in last 24; 8‑3 ATS in last 11 home games.
UNDER has hit in 4 of Grove City’s last 6; Cortland 5‑2 to the UNDER in last 7 vs. non‑conference foes.
Game Odds
Grove City Wolverines 49.5
Cortland Red Dragons – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
