Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: DiSanto Field, Cleveland, Ohio (Capacity: ~2,400)
Broadcast: Spartan Sports Network on FloSports / Titan Radio
Weather Forecast (Cleveland, OH)
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal evening football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Westminster Titans (PAC):
QB Sean O’Shea (ankle) – Probable.
RB Brite Cannon (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Case Western Reserve Spartans (PAC):
QB Sam DeTillio (starter, 176 yards, 2 rushing TDs in Week 2) – Healthy.
RB Andy Kavcic (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Sean O’Shea (Westminster) vs. CWRU Secondary
O’Shea has been more effective as a runner (158 yards, 2 TDs) than passer so far. His dual-threat ability will test the Spartans’ discipline.
RB Brite Cannon (Westminster) vs. CWRU Front Seven
Cannon is the Titans’ top receiving threat (56 yards, 1 TD). If healthy, he adds balance to the offense.
QB Sam DeTillio (CWRU) vs. Westminster Pass Rush
DeTillio impressed in his first career start, showing poise and mobility. Westminster must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Andy Kavcic (CWRU) vs. Westminster Linebackers
Kavcic leads the Spartans in rushing and receiving yards. His versatility makes him the focal point of the offense.
LB Dylan Sleva (Westminster) vs. CWRU Offensive Line
Sleva has been a tackling machine (38 tackles in 2 games). His ability to contain DeTillio and Kavcic will be crucial.
Recent Team Form
Westminster Titans (1–1, PAC)
9/6/25: L 28–7 @ Carnegie Mellon
9/13/25: W 21–14 vs. Grove City
Trend: Offense averaging 14 PPG; defense allowing 21 PPG. Run-heavy approach with O’Shea leading the ground game.
Case Western Reserve Spartans (0–1–1, PAC)
9/6/25: T 21–21 vs. John Carroll
9/13/25: L 38–28 @ Wabash (game delayed multiple times by lightning)
Trend: Offense averaging 24.5 PPG; defense allowing 29.5 PPG. Competitive but unable to close out games.
Series History
All-time series: CWRU leads 8–5.
Last meeting (2024): Westminster won 17–14 in New Wilmington on a late field goal.
At DiSanto Field: CWRU is 3–1 vs. Westminster, including a 31–6 win in 2023.
Recent trend: The series has been tightly contested, with the last three meetings decided by 10 points or fewer.
Betting Trends
Westminster:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
1–4 SU in last 5 road games.
Case Western Reserve:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
2–3 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: CWRU has covered in 3 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Westminster: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to defensive emphasis.
CWRU: Mixed ATS at home; overs frequent when offense finds rhythm.
PAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~57% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Westminster-(PA) Titans 46.5
Case Western Reserve Spartans – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
