Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Homewood Field, 111 W. University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21210
Broadcast: Johns Hopkins Athletics Network live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Baltimore, MD)
Kickoff Temp: ~78°F (26°C)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light southwest wind (5–7 mph)
Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
John Carroll Blue Streaks:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 win over Waynesburg.
Johns Hopkins Blue Jays:
No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 win at Ithaca.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
John Carroll: W-W-W-W-L — Averaging 43.6 PPG, defense allowing 14.8 PPG.
Johns Hopkins: W-W-W-W-L — Averaging 35.0 PPG, defense allowing 17.4 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.
Trend: Both teams are coming off deep playoff runs in 2024 — Johns Hopkins reached the NCAA semifinals, John Carroll advanced to the postseason as OAC runner-up.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
John Carroll: Veteran QB with strong arm and mobility; threw 3 TDs in Week 1.
Johns Hopkins: Graduate QB Bay Harvey — three-time team captain — efficient in Week 1 with multiple TD passes.
Skill Positions:
JCU WR1 vs. JHU CB Carson Bourdo — elite route-runner vs. experienced defensive back.
JHU RB Geoff Schroeder vs. JCU front seven — Schroeder’s vision and burst key to sustaining drives.
Defensive Spotlight:
JCU pass rush vs. JHU OL anchored by Michael Nwosu — trench battle could decide tempo.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Johns Hopkins is 8-2 in last 10 home games (straight up).
John Carroll is 6-1 in last 7 road games (straight up).
Over would have cashed in 4 of last 5 games for both teams based on model totals.
Game Odds
John Carroll Blue Streaks 54.5
Johns Hopkins Blue Jays – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
