D3-CFB Game Preview: Misericordia Cougars (0-0) vs. Endicott Gulls (0-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Hempstead Stadium – Beverly, Massachusetts

Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Endicott Sports Network (video), Misericordia Athletics Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Capacity: ~3,000

Weather Forecast (Beverly, MA – Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm

Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by the fourth quarter

Wind: SSW at 8–12 mph

Precipitation: <10%

Impact: Light wind could slightly influence special teams; otherwise excellent playing conditions

Injury Report

Misericordia

No major preseason injuries reported; starting QB and RB rotations intact.

WR1 and TE1 both available after missing time late in 2024.

Endicott

No significant absences; returning starting QB and top two WRs healthy.

Defensive front seven at full strength after minor camp knocks.

Team Records & 2024 Recap

Misericordia: 1‑9 overall, 1‑7 MAC; averaged 17.2 PPG, allowed 36.4 PPG.

Endicott: 10‑2 overall, CCC champions, NCAA Second Round (lost 17‑9 at Cortland); averaged 36.1 PPG, allowed 11.8 PPG.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)

Misericordia

L @ Alvernia 34‑31 (OT)

L vs. Stevenson 56‑17

L @ Eastern 31‑10

L vs. Lebanon Valley 20‑9

W vs. Widener 24‑20

Endicott

L @ Cortland 17‑9 (NCAA Second Round)

W vs. Alfred State 44‑0 (NCAA First Round)

W @ Curry 49‑14

W vs. Husson 32‑6

W vs. Nichols 50‑10

Key Player Matchups

Misericordia QB vs. Endicott Secondary

Cougars’ passing game will be tested by a Gulls defense that allowed under 130 pass yds/game in 2024.

Misericordia RB1 vs. Endicott Front Seven

Power back against a unit that gave up just 2.6 yds/carry last season.

Endicott QB vs. Misericordia Pass Rush

Gulls’ efficient passing attack vs. a defense that struggled to generate consistent pressure.

WR1 Endicott vs. Misericordia CB1

Deep‑threat speed vs. a secondary that surrendered multiple 40+ yard completions in 2024.

Special Teams

Endicott’s return units vs. Misericordia’s coverage — potential hidden yardage swing.

Series History

All-Time: First meeting between the programs.

Betting Trends

Misericordia: 3‑7 ATS in 2024; OVER in 6 of last 10.

Endicott: 8‑3 ATS in 2024; UNDER in 7 of last 10 (defense‑driven).

CCC vs. MAC in last 3 seasons: CCC teams 7‑1 SU, average margin +21.4.

Game Odds

Misericordia Cougars                     54.5

Endicott Gulls                                    – 28

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025