D3-CFB Game Preview: Catholic Cardinals (1-0) vs. Capital Comets (0-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:30 PM ET

Venue: Bernlohr Stadium, Bexley, Ohio

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: Capital University Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~76°F (24°C)

Humidity: ~55%

Wind: WSW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games.

Injury Report

Catholic University

No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over McDaniel (10–7).

QB Zach Osborne healthy after leading a late game-winning drive in opener.

WR Peter York (5 rec, 78 yds in Week 1) available.

Defensive starters intact.

Capital University

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss.

QB Ethan Brown expected to start; RB Jaylen Lewis healthy.

Secondary at full strength.

Key Player Matchups

QB Zach Osborne (CUA) vs. Capital Secondary — Osborne’s poise under pressure was key in Week 1; Capital allowed multiple passing TDs in their opener.

RB Jaylen Lewis (Capital) vs. Catholic Front Seven — Lewis’ ability to establish the run could open up Capital’s passing game; Catholic held McDaniel to under 100 rushing yards.

WR Peter York (CUA) vs. Capital CB1 — York’s route running and deep-threat ability could stretch the field.

Special Teams — Catholic’s kicker hit the game-winning FG in Week 1; Capital’s return units could be a hidden factor.

Recent Form

Catholic Cardinals

W 10–7 vs. McDaniel — Defensive battle; late FG sealed win.

2024: 8-3 overall, Landmark Conference runner-up.

Capital Comets

L 20–38 vs. Baldwin Wallace — Offense moved the ball but defense struggled to contain the run.

2024: 1-9 overall, 1-8 OAC.

Series History

All-time meetings: Catholic leads 1–0

Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Catholic 38, Capital 20 in Washington, D.C.

Catholic QB threw for 3 TDs; defense forced 2 turnovers.

Betting Trends & Angles

Catholic: 7-3 ATS in last 10 games (unofficial DIII tracking).

Capital: 3-7 ATS in last 10 games.

Totals: Under has hit in 4 of last 5 Catholic games; Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Capital games.

Situational: Catholic on the road after a defensive slugfest; Capital in home opener looking to bounce back.

Game Odds

Catholic Cardinals            – 6.5

Capital Comets                 47.5

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

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