Venue, Date & Time
Conference Context: Georgetown – Mid-South Conference power; Rio Grande – Appalachian Athletic Conference (restarting program in 2025)
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 3:30 PM EDT
Venue: Alumni Stadium (Jackson High School), Jackson, Ohio
Special Note: This is Rio Grande’s second game since reviving its football program after a 76-year hiatus.
Weather Forecast (Jackson, OH – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny with a few passing clouds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~81°F (27°C)
Wind: 4–7 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Ideal early-season conditions; no weather-related disruptions expected.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
Georgetown Tigers
No major injuries reported after Week 1 vs. Pikeville.
Returning key offensive starters from 2024 NAIA playoff run.
Rio Grande RedStorm
No official injury list; program is in inaugural season under HC Mark Thurston.
Roster largely healthy following Week 1 vs. Defiance College.
Recent Team Form
Georgetown Tigers
2024 Record: 10–3 overall, NAIA FCS Quarterfinalist.
Opened 2025 with a home win over Pikeville (score TBD at preview time).
Known for balanced offense and disciplined defense under new HC John Perin.
Rio Grande RedStorm
2024: Did not field a team (program dormant since 1949).
Opened 2025 with home game vs. Defiance College (score TBD).
Building identity; roster features mix of freshmen and transfers.
Series History
All-Time: First-ever meeting between the programs.
Notable: Rio Grande is facing a ranked-caliber NAIA opponent in just its second game back.
Betting Trends
Georgetown is 8-2 ATS in last 10 non-conference games vs. unranked opponents.
Georgetown has scored 35+ points in 7 of last 8 season openers.
Rio Grande: No historical betting trends (program restart).
In NAIA vs. first-year program matchups, favorites of 21+ points cover ~62% of the time.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Georgetown’s offensive efficiency vs. Rio’s inexperienced defense.
Rio’s lack of depth in trenches vs. Georgetown’s physical style.
Early-season variance minimized by clear talent gap.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Georgetown College Tigers – 28.5
Rio Grande RedStorm 56.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
