D3-CFB Game Preview: Austin Kangaroos (0-1) vs. Rhodes Lynx (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT

Venue: Crain Field, Memphis, Tennessee

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: Rhodes College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly clear skies

Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling to ~74°F by the fourth quarter

Humidity: ~56%

Wind: Light SSE breeze at 4–6 mph

Impact: Warm but comfortable — minimal wind should allow both passing and kicking games to operate without weather-related disruption.

Injury Report

Austin College Kangaroos

No official injury report released; expected to have starting QB and primary skill players available after Week 1 loss.

OL depth intact; defensive starters healthy.

Rhodes College Lynx

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Washington University (49–0).

QB1 and WR corps intact; defensive front healthy.

Recent Form

Austin College Kangaroos

L (Week 1) — Offense struggled to sustain drives; defense allowed multiple explosive plays.

2024: 3-7 overall, 2-4 SCAC.

Rhodes College Lynx

L 0–49 @ Washington University (Sept. 6, 2025) — Offense shut out; defense surrendered 500+ yards.

2024: 2-8 overall, 1-7 SAA.

Series History

Last Meeting: Sept. 16, 2023 — Rhodes 31, Austin 14 (in Sherman, TX).

Trend: Rhodes has won the last two meetings by double digits; Austin’s last win in the series came in 2019.

Note: Both teams are non-conference opponents but have met regularly in recent seasons.

Key Player Matchups

Austin QB vs. Rhodes Secondary — Kangaroos’ passing game will look to exploit a Lynx defense that allowed multiple deep completions in Week 1.

Rhodes QB vs. Austin Pass Rush — Lynx signal-caller must get the ball out quickly against a defense that can generate pressure.

Austin RB1 vs. Rhodes Front Seven — Establishing the run could open up play-action opportunities for the Kangaroos.

Rhodes WR1 vs. Austin CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Rhodes will need chunk gains to keep pace.

Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have reliable kickers and return threats.

Betting Trends & Angles

Austin College: 3-7 SU in last 10 games; 4-6 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

Rhodes College: 2-8 SU in last 10 games; 3-7 ATS.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Austin games; Under in 3 of last 5 Rhodes games.

Situational: Rhodes home opener; Austin on the road for first time in 2025.

Game Odds

Austin Kangaroos             48.5

Rhodes Lynx                       – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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