Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: ABM Field at Charles A. Gaetano Stadium, Utica, New York
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Utica Sports Network Live Stream / WPNR 90.7 FM / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, dipping into the mid-60s by the fourth quarter
Humidity: ~60%
Wind: Light SW breeze at 4–6 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal wind and mild temps should favor both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
No official injury designations have been released for either team ahead of this matchup. Both RPI and Utica are expected to have their starting quarterbacks, primary skill players, and defensive leaders available.
Recent Form
RPI Engineers
W 26–9 @ WPI (Sept. 7, 2025) — Controlled tempo, strong defensive showing, allowed just 3 points after halftime.
2024: 8-3 overall, Liberty League runner-up, NCAA playoff qualifier.
Utica Pioneers
W 49–31 @ Washington & Jefferson (Sept. 6, 2025) — Explosive offense with multiple big plays; defense allowed over 400 yards but forced key turnovers.
2024: 9-2 overall, Empire 8 champions, NCAA playoff qualifier.
Series History
All-time meetings: Limited — this is a relatively new non-conference pairing.
Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — RPI 24, Utica 14 in Troy, NY.
RPI defense held Utica scoreless in the second half.
Trend: RPI has won both recent meetings (2023, 2024) by double digits.
Key Player Matchups
RPI QB vs. Utica Secondary — Engineers’ efficient passing attack will test a Pioneers defense that gave up multiple deep completions in Week 1.
Utica QB vs. RPI Pass Rush — Pioneers’ signal-caller must get the ball out quickly against a disciplined RPI front that thrives on pressure.
RPI RB1 vs. Utica Front Seven — Establishing the run could open up play-action opportunities for the Engineers.
Utica WR1 vs. RPI CB1 — A potential big-play battle; Utica will need chunk gains to keep pace.
Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have reliable kickers and return threats.
Betting Trends & Angles
RPI: 8-2 SU in last 10 games; 7-3 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).
Utica: 7-3 SU in last 10 games; 6-4 ATS.
Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Utica games; Under in 3 of last 5 RPI games.
Situational: Utica home opener; RPI on the road for second straight week.
Tx – 2.5
Game Odds
RPI Engineers – 4.5
Utica Pioneers 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
