Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 5:00 p.m. CDT
Venue: Francis Olympic Field, St. Louis, Missouri
Competition: NCAA Division III – Non-Conference
Weather Forecast (St. Louis, MO)
Conditions: Mostly sunny early, clear skies by kickoff
Temperature at Kickoff: ~81°F (27°C)
Wind: 5–7 mph from the southwest
Impact: Ideal offensive conditions; minimal wind effect on passing or special teams.
Injury & Availability Report
Washington University Bears
Questionable: WR1 (ankle sprain, limited practice), starting LB (shoulder soreness).
Out: Backup CB (knee).
Rhodes College Lynx
Questionable: RB1 (hamstring tightness), starting DE (groin strain).
Out: None reported from preseason camp.
Recent Form & Trends
Washington U.: Closed 2024 with a 3–1 run, including a 42–21 win over Carroll; offense averaged 34.8 PPG in wins.
Rhodes: Struggled on the road last season (1–4 away), allowing 30+ points in 5 games.
Series History
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 – Washington U. defeated Rhodes 44–20 in Memphis.
Recent Head-to-Head: Washington U. has won the last three meetings, averaging 41.3 PPG in those games.
Key Player Matchups
Washington U. QB vs. Rhodes Secondary – Bears’ passing game averaged 260 YPG in 2024; Rhodes allowed 235 YPG through the air.
Rhodes RB1 (if active) vs. Washington U. Front Seven – Lynx need to establish the run to control tempo; Bears allowed just 3.6 YPC last season.
Special Teams Edge – Washington U.’s kicker hit 90% of FG attempts in 2024; Rhodes’ punt coverage ranked bottom-third in the SAA.
Betting Trends
Washington U. is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 home games.
Rhodes is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 road games.
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams.
Game Odds
Rhodes Lynx 51.5
Washington U-St. Louis Bears – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
