Venue & Game Details
Location: ABM Field at Charles A. Gaetano Stadium, Utica, NY
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Event: Empire 8 Conference matchup
Broadcast: WPNR 90.7 FM / Empire 8 Network
Weather Forecast (Utica, NY)
Kickoff Temp: ~64°F, sunny skies
Wind: Light WNW at 6–8 mph
Impact: Ideal fall football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Utica: No major injuries; QB Dillon Sterling-Cole (1,200+ yards, 9 TDs) fully active.
Morrisville: RB Ethan Park (ankle) questionable; WR Malik Johnson probable.
Player Matchups
Utica Pioneers
QB Dillon Sterling-Cole: 1,200+ yards, 9 TDs, 5 INTs.
RB Caleb Brown: 410 yards, 4 TDs.
WR Jalen Seay: 28 catches, 370 yards, 3 TDs.
Defense: LB Kameron Williams (42 tackles, 2 sacks).
SUNY Morrisville Mustangs
QB Ethan Cooper: 720 yards, 5 TDs, 6 INTs.
RB Ethan Park: 280 yards, 2 TD (status uncertain).
WR Malik Johnson: 240 yards, 2 TD.
Defense: Allowing 32.4 PPG, struggling against the run.
Key Battle: Utica’s balanced offense vs. Morrisville’s defense, which has allowed 40+ points in three of five games.
Team Records & Recent Form
Utica
W @ Washington & Jefferson 49-31
W vs RPI 41-14
L @ Hobart 20-17
W vs Alfred State 45-13
L @ Cortland 28-13
Morrisville
L @ Kean 17-14
L vs Rochester 30-14
L @ Union 31-7
L vs Cortland 48-3
L @ Alfred State 41-21
Series History
All-time: Utica and Morrisville are tied 5-5 since 2014.
Last meeting (Oct 19, 2024): Morrisville 28, Utica 26.
Utica had won three straight before last year’s upset.
Betting Trends
Utica: 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS; 3-2 O/U.
Morrisville: 1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS; 4-1 O/U.
Utica has covered in 4 of last 6 at home.
Morrisville overs have hit in 4 of 5 games.
Game Odds
Utica Pioneers – 10.5
SUNY Morrisville Mustangs 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
