D3 · Empire 8 Non-conference
Brockport State's grades outweigh RPI's better overall rank
Both teams arrive at 1-1, a record that hides how differently Versus sees them. RPI sits 65th in Division III, twenty-four spots ahead of Brockport State's 89th, yet that gap flips once the categories get broken down.
Brockport State grades out A- in power, offense and defense, ranking 41st, 43rd and 41st in those categories among Division III teams. RPI's B+ grades across the same three areas come with ranks of 60th, 65th and 64th, a clear step behind on a per-category basis despite the better overall number.
The difference is schedule strength. RPI has played the 57th toughest slate in Division III, while Brockport State's ranks 122nd, which is enough to lift RPI's overall standing even with the weaker offensive and defensive marks. This is a non-conference game, with RPI representing the Liberty League and Brockport State the Empire 8, so neither team's standings are affected by the result.
Versus projects Brockport State to win at home, 31-22, giving the Eagles a 70 percent chance, and the Eagles have won 14 of their last 17 games at home. RPI won the teams' last meeting in September 2025, 30-24.
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