D3-CFB Game Preview: King’s College (PA) Monarchs (0-1) vs. Delaware Valley Aggies (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Robert A. Lipinski Field at James Work Memorial Stadium, Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Broadcast: Delaware Valley Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Doylestown, PA)

Kickoff Temp: ~75°F (24°C)

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

King’s College Monarchs:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and top RB expected to be active after Week 1 road game at Wilkes.

Delaware Valley Aggies:

No confirmed public injuries; returning multiple All-MAC defenders from a unit that ranked among the nation’s best in 2024.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)

King’s: L-W-L-W-L — Averaging 21.0 PPG, defense allowing 27.4 PPG.
Delaware Valley: W-W-W-W-L — Averaging 28.6 PPG, defense allowing just 12.2 PPG; MAC champions and NCAA playoff qualifiers.

Series History

All-Time: Delaware Valley leads the modern series.

Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Delaware Valley won 35–7 in Wilkes-Barre, holding King’s to under 200 total yards.

Trend: Aggies have won the last 10 meetings, often by double digits, behind dominant defensive performances.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

King’s: Veteran QB with solid pocket presence; must avoid turnovers against an elite pass rush.

Delaware Valley: Efficient passer who thrives in play-action; benefits from a strong run game.

Skill Positions:

King’s RB1 vs. DelVal front seven — Monarchs need to establish the run to keep the Aggies’ defense honest.

DelVal WR1 vs. King’s secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

King’s pass protection vs. DelVal edge rushers — Aggies’ defensive line is among the best in the MAC.

DelVal LB corps vs. King’s short passing game — could limit yards after catch.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Delaware Valley is 9-1 in last 10 home games (straight up).

King’s is 2-3 ATS in last 5 games decided by 14+ points (model-based).

Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams due to DelVal’s defensive dominance.

Game Odds

King’s College (PA) Monarchs     45.5

Delaware Valley Aggies                 – 17.5

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