Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Drake Field, Morrisville, New York
Broadcast: Likely Empire 8/Liberty League streaming coverage via school athletics sites; live stats available on both schools’ platforms
Weather Forecast (Morrisville, NY)
Kickoff Temp: ~69°F (21°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking; ideal for balanced offensive play.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Rochester Yellowjackets:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 win over Olivet.
Morrisville Mustangs:
No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after strong finish to 2024 season.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Rochester: W-L-L-L-L — Averaging 19.8 PPG, defense allowing 28.4 PPG.
Morrisville: W-W-W-L-W — Averaging 25.6 PPG, defense allowing 18.2 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: No recorded modern-era meetings between Rochester and Morrisville.
Trend: First-ever matchup; both teams enter with momentum from strong finishes to 2024.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Rochester: Veteran QB who threw multiple TDs in Week 1; thrives in short-to-intermediate passing game.
Morrisville: Dual-threat QB with proven rushing ability; dangerous in red-zone situations.
Skill Positions:
Rochester RB1 vs. Morrisville front seven — Yellowjackets need to establish the run to control tempo.
Morrisville WR1 vs. Rochester secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Rochester pass rush vs. Morrisville OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Mustangs’ balanced attack.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Morrisville is 7-3 in last 10 games (straight up).
Rochester is 2-8 in last 10 road games (straight up).
Under has hit in 3 of Rochester’s last 4 games vs. Empire 8 opponents (model-based).
Game Odds
U-Rochester Yellowjackets 47.5
SUNY Morrisville Mustangs – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
