Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Ray & Sue Smith Stadium, Holland, Michigan (Capacity: ~5,300)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Hope College Athletics Network
Weather Forecast (Holland, MI)
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Mount St. Joseph Lions (HCAC):
QB Ethan Brown (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jalen Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Marcus Hill (shoulder) – Out.
Hope Flying Dutchmen (MIAA):
QB Alex Thole (starter, 321 yards, 2 TDs last week vs. Franklin) – Healthy.
RB Eddie Williams (knee) – Probable.
WR Jonny Rohen-Blanton (concussion protocol) – Questionable after career-high 134 yards vs. Franklin.
Key Player Matchups
QB Ethan Brown (MSJ) vs. Hope Secondary
Brown’s dual-threat ability is central to MSJ’s offense; Hope must contain him outside the pocket.
RB Jalen Carter (MSJ) vs. Hope Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help control tempo.
QB Alex Thole (Hope) vs. MSJ Pass Rush
Thole is one of the most efficient passers in DIII; MSJ must pressure him to avoid another 300+ yard outing.
WR Jonny Rohen-Blanton (Hope) vs. MSJ Corners
If cleared, Rohen-Blanton is Thole’s top target; MSJ will likely double him in red-zone situations.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Mount St. Joseph and Hope College.
Betting Trends
Mount St. Joseph:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
1–4 SU in last 5 vs. nationally ranked opponents.
Hope:
7–1 ATS in last 8 games.
5 of last 7 games have gone over the total.
6–0 SU in last 6 home games.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Mount St. Joseph: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.
Hope: Strong ATS at home; offense-driven overs frequent.
HCAC vs. MIAA: MIAA teams cover ~58% of the time in interconference matchups.
Game Odds
Mount St. Joseph Lions 55.5
Hope Flying Dutchmen – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
