D3-CFB Game Preview: Bethany (WV) Bison (0-1) vs. Kalamazoo Hornets (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT

Venue: Angell Field, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: Kalamazoo College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C)

Humidity: ~58%

Wind: WSW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Minimal — mild temps and light wind should allow both passing and kicking games to operate normally.

Injury Report

Bethany (WV) Bison

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Sewanee. Full offensive and defensive starters expected to be available.

Kalamazoo Hornets

No significant injuries reported following Week 1 win over Austin Peay JV/club-level opponent. Depth chart intact.

Key Player Matchups

Bethany QB vs. Kalamazoo Secondary — Bethany’s passing game struggled in Week 1 (under 150 yards). Kalamazoo’s DBs allowed just one passing TD in their opener.

Bethany RB Committee vs. Kalamazoo Front Seven — The Bison will need to establish the run to control tempo; Hornets allowed under 3.5 YPC in Week 1.

Kalamazoo QB vs. Bethany Pass Rush — Hornets’ QB was efficient in opener, but Bethany’s defensive front is their strength and could disrupt timing.

Special Teams Battle — Field position could be key in what projects as a low-to-mid scoring game.

Recent Form

Bethany (WV) Bison

L 7–27 @ Sewanee — Offense sputtered, defense kept it close early but wore down.

Strength: Defensive front can generate pressure.

Weakness: Offensive consistency and red-zone efficiency.

Kalamazoo Hornets

W 14–10 vs. Austin Peay JV — Balanced attack, defense forced two turnovers.

Strength: Disciplined defense, low penalty count.

Weakness: Passing game still finding rhythm.

Series History

All-time meetings: None recorded — first-ever meeting between the programs.

Betting Trends & Angles

Bethany: 1-4 ATS in last 5 non-conference games (unofficial DIII tracking).

Kalamazoo: 3-2 ATS in last 5 home games.

Totals: Both teams’ openers went under 41 points.

Situational: Bethany traveling after a physical road loss; Kalamazoo at home with momentum.

Game Odds

Bethany (WV) Bison       41.5

Kalamazoo Hornets         – 6.5

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