Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Shadek Stadium (Tom Gilburg Field), Lancaster, Pennsylvania (Capacity: ~2,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Centennial Conference Network
Weather Forecast (Lancaster, PA)
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
Franklin & Marshall Diplomats (Centennial Conference):
QB Jack Keating (ankle) – Probable.
RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Catholic Cardinals (Landmark Conference):
QB Ethan Carr (starter, 1 TD in opener vs. McDaniel) – Healthy.
RB Jaylen Thomas (knee) – Probable.
WR Chris Lee (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack Keating (F&M) vs. Catholic Secondary
Keating’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test Catholic’s defensive backs.
RB Marcus Carter (F&M) vs. Catholic Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help F&M control tempo.
QB Ethan Carr (Catholic) vs. F&M Pass Rush
Carr has been efficient but must avoid turnovers against an aggressive Diplomat defense.
WR Chris Lee (Catholic) vs. F&M Corners
If cleared, Lee is Carr’s top target; F&M will likely shade coverage his way.
Recent Team Form
Franklin & Marshall Diplomats (1–0, Centennial)
9/4/25: W 31–21 @ Lebanon Valley
End of 2024: W 55–19 @ Gettysburg, L 24–23 vs. Muhlenberg, W 34–14 @ Kean, W 24–0 vs. McDaniel
Trend: Offense averaging 31 PPG in 2025; defense opportunistic, forcing turnovers.
Catholic Cardinals (1–0, Landmark)
9/5/25: W 10–7 vs. McDaniel
End of 2024: W 56–22 @ Juniata, L 40–15 vs. Wilkes, W 42–24 vs. Keystone, W 14–12 @ Lycoming
Trend: Defense has been stout, allowing just 7 points in opener; offense still finding rhythm.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Franklin & Marshall and Catholic.
Betting Trends
Franklin & Marshall:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
Catholic:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Franklin & Marshall: Profitable ATS as a home favorite; unders common due to defensive strength.
Catholic: Mixed ATS as a road underdog; unders frequent due to defensive style.
Centennial vs. Landmark: Centennial teams cover ~60% of the time in interconference matchups.
Game Odds
Franklin & Marshall Diplomats – 9.5
Catholic Cardinals 45.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
