Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Lions Stadium, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
Broadcast: Live stream via TCNJ Athletics Network; live stats available on both schools’ athletics sites.
Weather Forecast (Ewing, NJ)
Kickoff Temp: ~64°F (18°C)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light northwest wind (5–7 mph)
Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Wilkes Colonels:
No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from Week 1 vs. King’s College (Pa.).
TCNJ Lions:
No confirmed public injuries; depth chart stability expected after Week 1 trip to Lycoming.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Wilkes: W-W-L-W-W — Closed season with back-to-back wins, averaging 52.5 PPG in those games.
TCNJ: L-W-L-W-W — Won 3 of last 5, including a 48–7 rout of Kean.
Series History
All-Time: Limited recent history; non-conference matchup.
Trend: First meeting in over a decade; no modern-era head-to-head data.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Wilkes: Returning starter with high completion percentage and strong deep-ball accuracy.
TCNJ: Dual-threat QB capable of extending plays; dangerous in red-zone situations.
Skill Positions:
Wilkes RB1 vs. TCNJ front seven — Colonels’ run game averaged over 180 YPG in 2024.
TCNJ WR1 vs. Wilkes secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Wilkes pass rush vs. TCNJ OL — pressure could force quick throws and limit deep shots.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Wilkes has covered a field-goal spread in 4 of last 5 wins.
TCNJ is 6-2 in last 8 home openers (straight up).
Over would have cashed in 3 of last 5 games for both teams based on model totals.
Game Odds
Wilkes U Colonels 51.5
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) Lions – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
