Game Overview
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Kickoff 5:00 p.m. CT
Venue: Van Metre Field at Ash Park, 600 First Street SW, Mount Vernon, IA 52314
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local Radio (KMVL)
Weather Report (Mount Vernon, IA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, ~6–8 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal early‑season conditions for both passing and kicking games
Injury Report
Coe: No major injuries reported entering opener under head coach Tyler Staker
Cornell: No major injuries reported; head coach Vince Brautigam returns a healthy roster
Recent Team Form (End of 2024)
Coe – Last 5 Games
L 26–31 vs. Bethel (NCAA Playoffs)
W 47–10 vs. Simpson
W 35–13 @ Buena Vista
L 7–14 vs. Wartburg
W 50–0 @ Nebraska Wesleyan
Cornell – Last 5 Games
W 26–7 vs. Grinnell
L 14–42 @ Illinois College
W 44–14 vs. Knox
L 14–33 @ University of Chicago
L 28–38 vs. Monmouth
Key Player Matchups
Coe QB vs. Cornell Secondary
Coe’s passing game averaged over 230 YPG in 2024; Cornell allowed 200+ pass YPG in MWC play.
Expect Coe to test Cornell’s corners early with vertical routes and play‑action.
Cornell QB vs. Coe Pass Rush
Cornell’s offense will need quick reads to neutralize a Kohawk front that pitched two shutouts last season and held opponents under 14 points in five games.
Coe RB Corps vs. Cornell Front Seven
Coe averaged 180+ rush YPG in 2024; Cornell allowed over 150 rush YPG.
Establishing the run could open up deep shots for Coe’s passing game.
Special Teams Impact
Coe’s return units were among the ARC’s best; Cornell must avoid giving up hidden yardage in the kicking game.
Series History
All-Time: Coe leads 28–6 since 1990
Current Streak: Coe has won 24 straight (2000–2024)
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 – Coe 55, Cornell 10 (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Largest Margin of Victory: Coe 77–7 (2011)
Smallest Margin of Victory: Coe 66–63 (2003)
Notable: This is one of the oldest rivalries west of the Mississippi, dating back to 1891.
Betting Trends (Based on Recent Seasons)
Coe
8–2 ATS in last 10 games vs. Cornell
Over in 3 of last 5 games overall
4–1 SU in road games in 2024
Cornell
2–3 ATS in last 5 games of 2024
Over in 3 of last 5 games
0–5 SU vs. ARC opponents since 2015
Head-to-Head
Coe has scored 38+ points in each of the last 10 meetings
Average combined points last 5 meetings: 69.4
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Coe’s dominance in series history and returning offensive production
Cornell’s defensive struggles vs. high‑powered ARC offenses
Early‑season conditioning and depth advantage for Coe
Weather: neutral impact
Game Odds
Coe Kohawks – 27.5
Cornell Rams 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
