Venue, Date & Time
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Cardinal Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Centennial Conference Network / school streaming platforms
Weather Forecast (Washington, D.C. – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling to the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, 4–6 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal early‑season conditions; no significant effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
McDaniel
No major injuries reported entering opener.
Depth chart intact from preseason camp.
Catholic
No significant injuries reported; full roster expected for Week 1.
2024 Postseason:
Neither team qualified for the NCAA playoffs.
Catholic finished with a winning record and closed the season with a blowout win.
McDaniel endured a winless campaign, shut out in 6 of 10 games.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
McDaniel
L 35–0 vs. Johns Hopkins
L 69–13 @ Salisbury
L 42–0 vs. Ursinus
L 24–0 @ Franklin & Marshall
L 24–0 @ Dickinson
Catholic
W 56–22 @ Juniata
L 40–15 vs. Wilkes
W 42–24 vs. Keystone
W 14–12 @ Lycoming
L 34–14 @ Moravian
Key Player Matchups
McDaniel Offense vs. Catholic Defense
McDaniel averaged just 3.7 PPG in 2024; finding any offensive rhythm will be critical.
Catholic’s defense allowed 27.8 PPG but was opportunistic, forcing turnovers in key spots.
Catholic Offense vs. McDaniel Defense
Catholic averaged 31.4 PPG last season, led by a balanced run/pass attack.
McDaniel’s defense allowed 45.6 PPG; stopping the run will be essential to avoid long, clock‑draining drives.
Special Teams Edge
Catholic’s kicking game was more consistent in 2024; McDaniel must avoid giving up hidden yardage in the return game.
Series History
All‑Time: Catholic leads 4–0 since series began in 2021
Last Meeting: Sept. 6, 2024 – Catholic 35, McDaniel 0 (in Westminster, MD)
Trend: Catholic has won all meetings by double digits; McDaniel has been shut out in 3 of 4 games.
Betting Trends (Modelled)
Catholic
4–0 SU vs. McDaniel since 2021.
Averaging 36.0 PPG in the series.
3–2 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
McDaniel
0–10 SU in 2024; shut out in 6 games.
0–5 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
Averaged 1 TD or fewer in 9 of 10 games last season.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Catholic’s home‑field advantage and offensive balance.
McDaniel’s offensive struggles and inability to sustain drives in 2024.
Historical dominance by Catholic in the series.
Game Odds
McDaniel Green Terror 49.5
Catholic Cardinals – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
