Venue & Logistics
Location: Bob Boozer Field at Eunice Kennedy Shriver Stadium, Brockport, New York
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Conference: Empire 8 Conference matchup
Weather Forecast (Brockport, NY)
Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 5–9 mph from the west
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Hartwick Hawks: No major reported injuries; QB rotation continues after struggles against Cortland.
Brockport Golden Eagles: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive backfield rotation expected after a physical overtime loss to RPI.
(Note: DIII programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Hartwick: QB struggled in a 59–21 loss to Cortland (Sept 20, 2025), but showed flashes in a 29–27 win over Buffalo State (Sept 13, 2025).
Brockport: QB Ben Gocella had a career day vs. RPI, throwing for 322 yards and 3 TDs, with WR Daniel Manneh catching 15 passes for 196 yards.
Running Game:
Hartwick: RB corps has been inconsistent, averaging under 100 yards in two of three games.
Brockport: RB Isaiah Simmons ranks top 10 nationally with 442 rushing yards through three games (147.3 ypg, 5.3 ypc, 5 TDs).
Defensive Edge:
Hartwick: Defense has been porous, conceding 59 to Cortland and 31 to Buffalo State.
Brockport: Defense has been stout against the run, holding RPI to just 32 rushing yards on 17 carries.
Recent Team Form
Hartwick Hawks (1–2 in 2025)
W 56–7 vs. Maine Maritime (Sept 6)
L 27–29 @ Buffalo State (Sept 13)
L 21–59 vs. Cortland (Sept 20)
Struggles: Defense giving up 39 points per game in losses
Brockport Golden Eagles (2–1 in 2025)
W 41–7 @ Buffalo State (Sept 5)
W 14–10 vs. Hobart (Sept 13)
L 24–30 (OT) @ RPI (Sept 20)
Mixed form: Offense explosive, defense strong vs. run, but secondary tested
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Brockport has dominated recent meetings
2024: Brockport 53 – 16 Hartwick
2023: Brockport 63 – 0 Hartwick
Trend: Brockport has won the last two meetings by a combined 116–16.
Betting Trends
Hartwick is 1–2 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Brockport is 2–1 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Hartwick’s 3 games
Brockport has covered in 5 of its last 7 Empire 8 games
Hartwick has failed to cover in 4 of its last 5 Empire 8 games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Brockport (-17.5) covered in a 53–16 win (Total: Over 49.5)
2023: Brockport (-20.5) covered in a 63–0 win (Total: Under 52.5)
Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years
Game Odds
Hartwick Hawks 56
SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles – 21
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
