D3-CFB Game Preview: Muhlenberg Mules (1-0) vs. Endicott Gulls (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Matchup: Muhlenberg College Mules at Endicott College Gulls

Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Hempstead Stadium, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts

Broadcast: Endicott College Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Beverly, MA)

Kickoff Temp: ~72°F (22°C)

Conditions: Partly sunny, light southeast wind (4–7 mph)

Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal weather-related effect; both offenses should be able to run their full playbooks.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)

Muhlenberg Mules:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and top WR expected to be active after Week 1 win over Moravian.

Endicott Gulls:

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

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

Muhlenberg: W-W-L-W-W — Averaging 34.8 PPG, defense allowing 18.6 PPG; reached NCAA playoffs in 2024.
Endicott: W-L-W-W-W — Averaging 29.4 PPG, defense allowing 17.8 PPG; CCC champions in 2024.

Series History

All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.

Trend: Both teams enter as reigning conference champions with postseason experience, making this a potential Top 25 matchup in early-season polls.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Muhlenberg: Veteran QB who threw multiple TDs in Week 1; excels in quick reads and intermediate accuracy.

Endicott: Dual-threat QB with strong pocket presence; dangerous in red-zone situations.

Skill Positions:

Muhlenberg WR1 vs. Endicott CB1 — elite route-runner against a secondary that led the CCC in interceptions in 2024.

Endicott RB1 vs. Muhlenberg front seven — Gulls’ run game averaged over 180 YPG last season.

Defensive Spotlight:

Muhlenberg pass rush vs. Endicott OL — pressure could be key to disrupting the Gulls’ balanced attack.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Muhlenberg is 8-2 in last 10 games (straight up).

Endicott is 7-1 in last 8 home games (straight up).

Over has hit in 4 of Muhlenberg’s last 5 games vs. non-conference opponents.

Game Odds

Muhlenberg Mules         – 3.5

Endicott Gulls                    56.5

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