Venue & Game Details
Location: Sam Greeley Field – Rockford, Illinois
Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. CT
Broadcast: Rockford Regents Sports Network (video), Beloit Buccaneers Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~5,000
Weather Forecast (Rockford, IL – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mainly sunny, mild
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, warming into the mid‑70s by the second half
Wind: WNW at 5–10 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather; light wind unlikely to affect passing or kicking
Injury Report
Beloit
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Danny O’Malley expected to start after seeing action late in 2024.
RB Jalen Douglas (team’s leading rusher) healthy.
WR Ethan Hansen (top returning receiver) available.
Defense anchored by LB Marcus Lee.
Rockford
No significant absences reported.
QB Alex Mendez back after throwing 3 TDs in last year’s meeting.
RB Isaiah Johnson (90+ rush yds vs. Beloit in 2024) healthy.
WR Tyler McKinney (2 TD catches last year) available.
Defense led by LB Chris Atkins.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Beloit: 1‑9 overall, Midwest Conference; averaged 11.9 PPG, allowed 46.2 PPG.
Rockford: 4‑6 overall, NACC; averaged 28.4 PPG, allowed 35.1 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Beloit
L @ Illinois College 96‑14
L @ Ripon 16‑7
L vs. Lakeland 62‑17
L @ Monmouth 55‑3
L vs. Lawrence 24‑10
Rockford
L @ Lakeland 35‑28
L vs. Wisconsin Lutheran 49‑48 (OT)
W vs. Eureka 59‑6
L vs. Concordia Wisconsin 42‑35
L @ Aurora 69‑0
Key Player Matchups
QB Danny O’Malley (BEL) vs. Rockford Secondary
O’Malley must protect the football against a defense that forced multiple turnovers in 2024’s meeting.
RB Jalen Douglas (BEL) vs. Rockford Front Seven
Douglas’ ability to find running lanes vs. a unit that allowed 180+ rush yds/game last season.
QB Alex Mendez (ROC) vs. Beloit Pass Defense
Mendez’s deep‑ball accuracy was on display last year; Beloit must limit explosive plays.
WR Tyler McKinney (ROC) vs. Beloit CB2
McKinney’s size and red‑zone production could be decisive again.
Special Teams
Beloit’s coverage units struggled in 2024; Rockford’s return game could flip field position.
Series History
All-Time: Rockford leads 2‑1
Last 3 Meetings:
Sept. 7, 2024 — Rockford 43, Beloit 17 (Beloit, WI)
Sept. 1, 2023 — Beloit 34, Rockford 27 (Beloit, WI)
Sept. 3, 2022 — Rockford 41, Beloit 14 (Rockford, IL)
Trend: Home team has won 2 of the last 3; average margin of victory in series is 16 points.
Betting Trends
Beloit: Lost 9 of last 10; 3‑7 ATS in 2024; OVER in 6 of last 8.
Rockford: 4‑6 ATS in 2024; OVER in 7 of last 10.
Head-to-Head: OVER hit in 2 of last 3 meetings; Rockford covered in both wins.
Game Odds
Beloit Buccaneers 56
Rockford Regents – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
