Venue & Game Details
Conference: Liberty League (NCAA Division III)
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium, Schenectady, New York (Capacity ~6,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: Liberty League Digital Network / ESPN Gamecast
Weather Forecast (Schenectady, NY)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~15% chance of rain
Impact: Excellent football weather; no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-III programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Union (NY):
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after strong early-season form.
WR corps fully available, led by deep-play threats.
Defense healthy, anchored by veteran linebackers.
St. Lawrence:
QB healthy, but OL depth thin after a Week 2 ankle injury (questionable).
WR1 expected to play after missing time with a hamstring tweak.
Secondary missing one starting CB (out).
Key Player Matchups
Union QB vs. St. Lawrence Secondary
Union’s passing game has been efficient, averaging 30+ PPG in early 2025. St. Lawrence’s DBs have been vulnerable to big plays.
St. Lawrence RB Committee vs. Union Front Seven
The Saints rely on their ground game to control tempo. Union’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.
Special Teams
Union has been consistent in the kicking game; St. Lawrence has had miscues that cost field position.
Recent Team Form
Union (NY) 2025 Season so far:
Record: 2–1 overall
Results:
W vs SUNY Morrisville (31–7)
W @ Cortland (30–6)
L @ Susquehanna (33–14)
Strength: Balanced offense, stingy defense (allowing just 16 PPG)
Weakness: Turnovers in high-pressure games
St. Lawrence 2025 Season so far:
Record: 1–2 overall
Results:
W vs Norwich (19–3)
L @ St. John Fisher (28–23)
L vs Alfred (35–13)
Strength: Capable of scoring in bunches
Weakness: Defense allowing 25+ PPG in losses
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are Liberty League rivals, making this a conference opener for each.
Union is a perennial Liberty League contender, while St. Lawrence has been competitive but inconsistent.
Series History
All-time series: Union leads comfortably.
Recent meetings:
2024: Union 34, St. Lawrence 0
2023: Union 38, St. Lawrence 14
Trend: Union has won the last several meetings, often by multiple scores.
Betting Trends:
Union is 6-1 ATS in last 7 vs St. Lawrence.
St. Lawrence games have gone Over in 2 of 3 this season.
Union has covered in 5 of last 6 home games.
Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head, Modeled)
2024: Union -14.5 (covered, won 34–0)
2023: Union -10.5 (covered, won 38–14)
2022: Union -7.5 (covered, won 28–10)
2021: Union -6.5 (covered, won 24–7)
Game Odds
St. Lawrence Saints 52
Union (NY) Garnet Chargers – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
