Venue, Date & Time
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: Centennial Conference Network / school streaming platforms
Weather Forecast (Gettysburg, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny early, clear by kickoff
Temperature: ~77°F (25°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, 3–5 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal early‑season conditions; no significant effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
Juniata
No major injuries reported entering opener.
Depth chart intact from preseason camp.
Gettysburg
No significant injuries reported; full roster expected for Week 1.
2024 Postseason:
Neither team qualified for the NCAA playoffs.
Juniata’s wins came in a shootout vs. Keystone and a road win at Hartwick.
Gettysburg’s lone victory was a 20–7 home win over McDaniel.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Juniata
L 56–22 vs. Catholic
W 43–38 @ Keystone
L 45–0 vs. Lycoming
L 35–13 @ Moravian
L 66–21 @ Susquehanna
Gettysburg
L 55–19 vs. Franklin & Marshall
L 34–0 @ Ursinus
L 34–14 @ Dickinson
L 41–31 vs. TCNJ
L 58–42 @ Muhlenberg
Key Player Matchups
Juniata Offense vs. Gettysburg Defense
Juniata averaged 22.9 PPG in 2024 but struggled against top defenses.
Gettysburg allowed 45.6 PPG last season; must improve tackling and coverage to slow Juniata’s spread looks.
Gettysburg Offense vs. Juniata Defense
Gettysburg’s offense averaged 24.6 PPG but was turnover‑prone.
Juniata’s defense allowed 49.4 PPG; stopping the run will be critical to avoid Gettysburg controlling the clock.
Special Teams Edge
Both teams had inconsistent kicking games in 2024; field position could swing momentum in a close contest.
Series History
All‑Time (last 3 meetings): Gettysburg leads 3–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 – Gettysburg 61, Juniata 41 (in Huntingdon, PA)
Trend: Gettysburg has scored 40+ points in each of the last three matchups, winning by an average margin of 20 points.
Betting Trends (Modelled)
Gettysburg
3–0 SU vs. Juniata since 2022.
Over has hit in all three meetings (avg. combined score: 74.0 PPG).
0–5 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
Juniata
0–7 SU in last 7 meetings vs. Centennial Conference opponents.
Over in 4 of last 5 games of 2024.
1–4 SU in last 5 games overall.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Both defenses struggled mightily in 2024, pointing toward a high‑scoring game.
Gettysburg’s historical dominance in the series and home‑field advantage.
Juniata’s ability to score in spurts but vulnerability to giving up big plays.
Game Odds
Juniata Eagles 59.5
Gettysburg Bullets – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
