Kickoff: 10:00 AM ET
Venue: Don Shula Stadium at Wasmer Field, University Heights, Ohio (Capacity: ~5,416)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / OAC Network
Weather Forecast (University Heights, OH)
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–10 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Oberlin Yeomen (NCAC):
QB Ethan Stover (ankle) – Probable.
RB Malik Johnson (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Evan Carter (shoulder) – Out.
John Carroll Blue Streaks (OAC):
QB Alex Direnzo (starter, 6 TDs, 1 INT through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Jaylen Alexander (knee) – Probable.
WR Chris Anderson (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Ethan Stover (Oberlin) vs. John Carroll Secondary
Stover’s mobility is central to Oberlin’s offense; JCU must contain him outside the pocket.
RB Malik Johnson (Oberlin) vs. John Carroll Front Seven
If active, Johnson’s downhill running could help Oberlin control tempo.
QB Alex Direnzo (John Carroll) vs. Oberlin Pass Rush
Direnzo has been efficient and explosive; Oberlin must pressure him to avoid another multi-TD outing.
WR Chris Anderson (John Carroll) vs. Oberlin Corners
If cleared, Anderson is Direnzo’s top target; Oberlin will likely double him in red-zone situations.
Recent Team Form
Oberlin Yeomen (0–2, NCAC)
9/6/25: L 24–6 vs. Calvin
9/13/25: L 58–21 @ Hiram
End of 2024: W 20–17 vs. Hiram, L 63–0 @ Denison, L 77–0 @ Wittenberg, L 46–21 vs. Wooster, L 52–0 vs. Wabash
Trend: Offense averaging 13.5 PPG in 2025; defense allowing 41 PPG.
John Carroll Blue Streaks (1–1, OAC)
9/6/25: W 77–0 @ Waynesburg
9/13/25: L 31–27 vs. Johns Hopkins
End of 2024: L 42–7 @ Mount Union, W 52–7 vs. Mount St. Joseph, W 49–35 vs. Marietta, W 56–0 vs. Otterbein, W 49–13 @ Ohio Northern
Trend: Offense averaging 52 PPG in 2025; defense stout except against nationally ranked Hopkins.
Series History
This is the first-ever recorded meeting between Oberlin and John Carroll.
Betting Trends
Oberlin:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 road games.
John Carroll:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
5–0 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Oberlin: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.
John Carroll: Strong ATS at home; defense-driven unders frequent.
NCAC vs. OAC: OAC teams cover ~65% of the time in interconference matchups.
Game Odds
Oberlin Yeomen 58.5
John Carroll Blue Streaks – 38.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
