Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Venue: Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium, Hamilton, New York
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Hamilton, NY)
Temperature: ~69°F (20°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruption expected for passing or kicking.
Injury Report
Fordham Rams (Patriot League):
QB Gunnar Smith (697 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT through three games) is healthy and expected to start.
RB Jamell James (85 rushing yards) and RB Ricky Parks (68 yards) are available.
WR Jack Freeburg (152 yards) and WR Jack Betten (96 yards, 1 TD) are active.
No confirmed defensive absences.
Colgate Raiders (Patriot League):
QB Zach Osborne (601 passing yards, 4 TD, 2 INT; plus 91 rushing yards) is healthy.
WR Treyvhon Saunders (465 yards, 3 TD, averaging 155 YPG) is the offensive centerpiece.
WR Reed Swanson (167 yards, 2 TD) and WR Winston Moore (118 yards, 1 TD) are available.
No major defensive injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Gunnar Smith (Fordham) vs. Colgate Secondary
Smith has been turnover-prone (4 INTs), and Colgate’s defense will look to capitalize.
WR Treyvhon Saunders (Colgate) vs. Fordham Corners
Saunders is averaging 155 yards per game; containing him is Fordham’s top priority.
Fordham RB Committee vs. Colgate Front Seven
Fordham’s run game has been inconsistent; establishing balance is critical.
QB Zach Osborne (Colgate) vs. Fordham Linebackers
Osborne’s dual-threat ability (passing + rushing) makes him the X-factor.
Series History
Longstanding Patriot League rivalry.
Last meeting: Nov. 2, 2024 – Fordham 20, Colgate 14.
Fordham has won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Colgate historically leads the all-time series, but Fordham has closed the gap in recent years.
Betting Trends
Fordham:
4–6 ATS in last 10 games.
Overs hit in 6 of last 9.
Colgate:
3–7 ATS in last 10 games.
Overs hit in 7 of last 10, fueled by defensive struggles.
Head-to-Head: Fordham covered in 2024’s 20–14 win; series has leaned toward close, defensive games.
Historical Betting Results
Fordham: More reliable ATS at home, but inconsistent on the road.
Colgate: Struggles ATS vs. Patriot League rivals with strong passing games.
Patriot League Trends: Conference games often trend toward the under, but Colgate’s 2025 defense suggests overs may be in play.
Game Odds
Fordham Rams 55.5
Colgate Raiders – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
