D3-CFB Game Preview: Gettysburg Bullets (0-2) vs. Western Connecticut State Wolves (1-0)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: The WAC (Westside Athletic Complex), Danbury, Connecticut (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local streaming

Weather Forecast (Danbury, CT)

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Gettysburg Bullets (Centennial Conference):

QB Jack Donnelly (ankle) – Probable.

RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Western Connecticut Wolves (MASCAC):

QB Tyler Hansen (starter, 6 TDs, 1 INT through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Jaylen Ortiz (knee) – Probable.

WR Chris Lee (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Jack Donnelly (Gettysburg) vs. Western Conn Secondary

Donnelly’s mobility is central to Gettysburg’s offense; Wolves must contain him outside the pocket.

RB Marcus Carter (Gettysburg) vs. Western Conn Front Seven

If active, Carter’s downhill running could help Gettysburg control tempo.

QB Tyler Hansen (Western Conn) vs. Gettysburg Pass Rush

Hansen has been efficient and explosive; Gettysburg must pressure him to avoid another multi-TD outing.

WR Chris Lee (Western Conn) vs. Gettysburg Corners

If cleared, Lee is Hansen’s top target; Gettysburg will likely double him in red-zone situations.

Series History

This is the first-ever meeting between Gettysburg and Western Connecticut.

Betting Trends

Gettysburg:

1–4 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

0–5 SU in last 5 road games.

Western Connecticut:

7–3 ATS in last 10 games.

6 of last 8 games have gone over the total.

5–0 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: First meeting.

Historical Betting Results

Gettysburg: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.

Western Connecticut: Strong ATS at home; offense-driven overs frequent.

Centennial vs. MASCAC: MASCAC teams cover ~60% of the time in interconference matchups.

Game Odds

Gettysburg Bullets                                           55.5

Western Connecticut State Wolves          – 17.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025