Venue & Game Details
Location: Cameron Stadium – Washington, Pennsylvania
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: KDKA+ (Pittsburgh), CBS News Pittsburgh stream, Fubo, WJPA Radio (Washington, PA)
Capacity: ~3,500
Weather Forecast (Washington, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly cloudy, humid
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff, rising to low 80s by halftime
Wind: SSW at 8–12 mph
Precipitation: 40% chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms developing in the afternoon
Impact: Early start should avoid worst of storms; humidity could test conditioning in the second half
Injury Report
Utica Pioneers
No major preseason injuries reported.
Captains Jordyn Davis (WR), Eli Douglas (LB), and Antonio Cianfarani (OL) all healthy.
Transfer QB Tyler Szalkowski (ex‑Albany) named captain in first season — expected to start.
Washington & Jefferson Presidents
No significant absences; returning multiple All‑PAC selections from 2024.
QB Colby Roberts healthy after leading W&J to a PAC title share last season.
WR corps intact, including deep threat Andrew Wolf.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Utica: 5‑5 overall (Empire 8), averaged 27.4 PPG, allowed 24.9 PPG.
Washington & Jefferson: 9‑2 overall (PAC co‑champions), averaged 35.1 PPG, allowed 19.3 PPG; lost 38‑22 to Randolph‑Macon in NCAA Playoffs.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Utica
W vs. Hartwick 56‑0
L @ Cortland 49‑0
L vs. Alfred 34‑31
L vs. Morrisville State 14‑11
L @ Utica 35‑20
Washington & Jefferson
L vs. Randolph‑Macon 38‑22 (NCAA Playoffs)
W vs. Case Western Reserve 31‑28
W @ Westminster (PA) 42‑14
W vs. Grove City 28‑21
W @ Bethany (WV) 56‑7
Key Player Matchups
QB Tyler Szalkowski (UTI) vs. W&J Secondary
Szalkowski’s dual‑threat ability will be tested by a defense that forced 18 INTs in 2024.
WR Jordyn Davis (UTI) vs. CB1 W&J
Davis’ speed vs. physical coverage; could be Utica’s best shot at explosive plays.
QB Colby Roberts (W&J) vs. Utica Pass Rush
Roberts thrives on timing routes; Utica must disrupt rhythm with pressure.
WR Andrew Wolf (W&J) vs. Utica CB2
Wolf’s size and red‑zone production could be a mismatch.
Special Teams
Field position battle looms large; W&J’s return units vs. Utica’s coverage teams.
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
Utica: 2‑3 in last 5 games; OVER in 3 of last 5.
W&J: 4‑1 in last 5 games; 6‑0 at home in 2024; UNDER in 3 of last 5.
PAC teams are 7‑3 vs. Empire 8 opponents over the last five seasons.
Game Odds
Utica Pioneers 52
Washington & Jefferson Presidents – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
