Venue & Logistics
Location: Tressel Field at George Finnie Stadium, Berea, Ohio (home of Baldwin Wallace University)
Kickoff Time: 1:30 PM ET (10:30 AM PT)
Conference: Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) – both teams are league rivals and preseason favorites
Weather Forecast (Berea, OH)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 5–8 mph from the west
Precipitation: ~10% chance of light showers
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Mount Union Purple Raiders: No major reported injuries; team is coming off a bye week, rested and healthy.
Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets: No confirmed long-term absences; secondary depth remains a watchpoint after giving up yardage in early-season games.
(Note: DIII programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Mount Union: QB has been sharp, leading wins over #17 Wheaton (37–29) and #15 Grove City (49–14). Efficient passing and dual-threat ability make him the centerpiece.
Baldwin Wallace: Sophomore QB Charlie Bubonics has completed 62-of-90 passes for 690 yards, 5 TDs, and 1 INT through three games.
Running Game:
Mount Union: Balanced rushing attack, averaging 135+ yards per game, with multiple backs contributing.
Baldwin Wallace: Explosive ground game, including a 371-yard rushing performance vs. Wilmington (Sept 13, 2025).
Defensive Edge:
Mount Union: Defense has been stout, holding Grove City to 14 points and forcing turnovers.
Baldwin Wallace: Defense has been opportunistic, but will face its toughest test yet against Mount Union’s speed.
Recent Team Form
Mount Union Purple Raiders (2–0 in 2025)
W 37–29 vs. #17 Wheaton (Sept 6)
W 49–14 @ #15 Grove City (Sept 13)
Momentum: Undefeated, averaging 43 points per game, defense allowing just 21.5
Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets (3–0 in 2025)
W 31–13 vs. Wittenberg (Sept 6)
W 63–21 vs. Wilmington (Sept 13)
W 44–7 @ Capital (Sept 20)
Momentum: Undefeated, averaging 46 points per game, defense allowing just 13.6
Series History
All-time head-to-head: 62 prior meetings
Mount Union leads 40–21–1
Mount Union has won 29 straight games in the series
Last Baldwin Wallace win: 1994 (23–10 in Alliance)
Last BW home win: 1991 (21–18) – also the last time Mount Union lost an OAC road game
Betting Trends
Mount Union is 2–0 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Baldwin Wallace is 3–0 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Mount Union’s 2 games
Baldwin Wallace has covered in 5 of its last 6 OAC games
Mount Union has covered in 6 of its last 7 OAC games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Mount Union (-21.5) covered in a 52–14 win (Total: Over 49.5)
2023: Mount Union (-24.5) covered in a 45–7 win (Total: Under 52.5)
2022: Mount Union (-28.5) covered in a 55–7 win (Total: Over 54.5)
Totals: 2 Overs, 1 Under in the last three meetings
Game Odds
Mount Union Purple Raiders – 17
Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
