D3-CFB Game Preview: Stevenson Mustangs (0-0) vs. Bridgewater Eagles (0-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT

Venue: Jopson Athletic Complex, Bridgewater, Virginia

Competition: NCAA Division III – Non-Conference

Weather Forecast (Bridgewater, VA)

Conditions: Mostly clear skies, low humidity

Temperature at Kickoff: ~78°F (26°C)

Wind: 4–6 mph from the northwest

Impact: Ideal offensive conditions; minimal wind impact on passing or special teams.

Injury & Availability Report

Bridgewater Eagles

Questionable: WR1 (ankle sprain, limited practice), starting CB (hamstring tightness).

Out: Backup LB (shoulder).

Stevenson Mustangs

Questionable: RB1 (hamstring), DE1 (groin strain).

Out: None reported from preseason camp.

Recent Form & Trends

Bridgewater: Won 3 of last 4 home games in 2024, including a 58–0 rout of Guilford.

Stevenson: Averaged 28.3 PPG in wins last season; defense allowed 21.7 PPG overall.

Series History

All-Time Series: No recorded modern-era meetings — this is a fresh non-conference matchup.

🔑 Key Player Matchups

Stevenson QB vs. Bridgewater Secondary – Mustangs’ passing game averaged 235 YPG in 2024; Bridgewater’s secondary allowed 210 YPG.

Bridgewater RB Committee vs. Stevenson Front Seven – Eagles’ ground game averaged 4.5 YPC; Stevenson allowed 3.9 YPC last season.

Special Teams Edge – Stevenson’s kicker hit 87% of FG attempts in 2024; Bridgewater’s punt return unit averaged 12.4 yards per return.

Betting Trends

Stevenson is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 road games.

Bridgewater is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games.

The Under has hit in 4 of Stevenson’s last 6 games.

Game Odds

Stevenson Mustangs      – 4.5

Bridgewater Eagles         48.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025