D3-CFB Game Preview: Oberlin Yeomen (0-4) vs. DePauw Tigers (4-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Blackstock Stadium (capacity ~8,000)

Location: Greencastle, Indiana

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: NCAC Digital Network / Local Radio (WGRE 91.5 FM)

Special Note: This is DePauw’s Family Weekend Game, adding extra fan energy.

Weather Forecast (Greencastle, IN)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon

Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 6–10 mph

Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Oberlin Yeomen (0–4, 0–3 NCAC):

QB Luke Casey – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Questionable (hamstring)

DePauw Tigers (4–0, 2–0 NCAC, ranked #14 DIII):

QB Drew Moore – Probable (shoulder soreness; 10 TDs through 4 games)

WR Ethan Paul – Probable (knee bruise)

LB Tyler Brown – Questionable (ankle)

Key Player Matchups

QB Drew Moore (DePauw) vs Oberlin Secondary

Moore has been efficient, leading an offense averaging 35+ PPG. Oberlin’s defense has allowed over 40 PPG.

RB Chris Allen (Oberlin) vs LB Tyler Brown (DePauw)

Allen is Oberlin’s most consistent offensive weapon; Brown is DePauw’s defensive leader.

WR Ethan Paul (DePauw) vs CB Marcus Hall (Oberlin)

Paul is Moore’s top target; Hall is Oberlin’s best cover corner.

QB Luke Casey (Oberlin) vs DePauw Pass Rush

Casey has struggled under pressure; DePauw’s front seven averages 3 sacks per game.

Recent Team Form

Oberlin (0–4, 0–3 NCAC):

L 38–10 vs Wooster (9/27/25)

L 63–0 @ John Carroll (9/20/25)

L 58–21 vs Hiram (9/13/25)

L 34–14 vs Calvin (9/6/25)

Offense: ~11.3 PPG Defense: ~48.8 PPG

DePauw (4–0, 2–0 NCAC):

W 28–14 @ Wittenberg (9/27/25)

W 35–14 vs Kenyon (9/20/25)

W 35–14 @ Centre (9/13/25)

W 40–0 @ Rose‑Hulman (9/6/25)

Offense: ~34.5 PPG Defense: ~10.5 PPG

Series History

All‑time: DePauw leads comfortably

Recent:

2024: DePauw 72–0

2023: DePauw 66–7

Trend: DePauw has dominated the series, winning by 50+ points in consecutive years.

ATS (Against the Spread):

DePauw: 4–0 ATS in 2025

Oberlin: 0–4 ATS in 2025

Historical Betting Results:

DePauw has covered in 3 straight vs Oberlin

Last 3 meetings have all gone UNDER the total due to Oberlin’s offensive struggles

Projected Score: DePauw 56 – Oberlin 7

Game Odds

Oberlin Yeomen               62

DePauw Tigers                  – 45.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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