D3-CFB Game Preview: Bridgewater Eagles (0-1) vs. Susquehanna River Hawks (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Amos Alonzo Stagg Field at Doug Arthur Stadium, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Broadcast: WQSU 88.9 FM radio & Susquehanna Athletics live stream

Weather Forecast (Selinsgrove, PA)

Kickoff Temp: ~75°F (24°C)

Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 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)
Bridgewater Eagles:

No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from Week 1 vs. Stevenson.

Susquehanna River Hawks:

No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 home opener vs. Union College.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

Bridgewater: W-L-L-L-W — Averaging 22.0 PPG, defense allowing 24.6 PPG.

Susquehanna: L-W-W-W-W — Averaging 36.4 PPG, defense allowing 21.0 PPG; 2024 Landmark champions and NCAA quarterfinalists.

Series History

All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.

Trend: Both teams enter with strong defensive reputations in their respective leagues.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Bridgewater: Returning starter with solid pocket presence; must avoid turnovers against an aggressive secondary.

Susquehanna: Veteran QB who led the Landmark in passing efficiency in 2024; excels in quick reads and intermediate throws.

Skill Positions:

Bridgewater RB1 vs. Susquehanna front seven — Eagles need to establish the run to control tempo.

Susquehanna WR1 vs. Bridgewater CB1 — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

Bridgewater pass rush vs. Susquehanna OL — pressure could be the equalizer against a high-powered offense.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Susquehanna has covered a two-score spread in 6 of last 8 home games.

Bridgewater is 4-2 ATS in last 6 non-conference games (model-based).

Over has hit in 4 of Susquehanna’s last 5 games due to offensive efficiency.

Game Odds

Bridgewater Eagles                         50.5

Susquehanna River Hawks           – 14.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025