Kickoff: 1:00 PM CT
Venue: Sam Greeley Field, Rockford, Illinois (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NACC Network
Weather Forecast (Rockford, IL)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Eureka Red Devils (NACC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Rockford Regents (NACC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Eureka) vs. Rockford Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays and throw deep will test the Regents’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Eureka) vs. Rockford Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help Eureka control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Rockford) vs. Eureka Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; Eureka must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Chris Johnson (Rockford) vs. Eureka Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Eureka Red Devils (0–2, NACC)
9/6/25: L 35–14 vs. Knox
9/13/25: L 28–21 @ Westminster (MO)
Trend: Offense averaging 17.5 PPG; defense allowing 31.5 PPG.
Rockford Regents (1–1, NACC)
9/6/25: W 19–15 vs. Beloit (Battle of the Rock River)
9/13/25: L 34–30 @ Elmhurst
Trend: Offense averaging 24.5 PPG; defense allowing 24.5 PPG.
Series History
Rockford leads the recent series.
Last meeting (2024): Rockford defeated Eureka 42–21.
Rockford has won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Eureka’s last win in the series came in 2020.
Betting Trends
Eureka:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 road games.
Rockford:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
3–2 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Rockford has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Eureka: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.
Rockford: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent due to high-scoring style.
NACC Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Eureka Red Devils 50.5
Rockford Regents – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
