Venue & Game Details
Location: David Person Field – Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Kickoff: 10:00 a.m. ET
Broadcast: Lycoming Athletics Network (video), TCNJ Lions Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~5,000
Weather Forecast (Williamsport, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, rising into the upper 70s by the second half
Wind: SW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Excellent early‑season football weather; minimal wind effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
TCNJ
No major preseason injuries reported.
Breaking in a new starting QB after the graduation of Trevor Bopp (3,222 yds, 26 TD in 2024).
RB Jayson Schmidt (1,071 yds, 13 TD in 2024) also graduated, leaving a backfield competition.
WR corps returns multiple contributors, led by Matt Yascko.
OL returns three starters.
Lycoming
No significant absences reported.
QB Ethan Dominick expected to start after splitting time in 2024.
RB Terrence Oliver (team’s leading rusher) healthy.
WR Dawson Debebe (top returning receiver) available.
Defense returns senior DB Ryan Pentz and junior TE Brendan Clark for two‑way packages.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
TCNJ: 6‑4 overall, 4th in NJAC; averaged 32.1 PPG, allowed 28.4 PPG.
Lycoming: 4‑6 overall, 5th in Landmark Conference; averaged 20.4 PPG, allowed 27.6 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
TCNJ
L @ Christopher Newport 70‑31
W @ William Paterson 21‑14
L vs. Salisbury 52‑35
W @ Gettysburg 41‑31
W vs. Kean 48‑7
Lycoming
L vs. Susquehanna 55‑7
L @ Moravian 34‑23
W @ Juniata 45‑0
W vs. Keystone 31‑28
L vs. Catholic 14‑12
Key Player Matchups
New TCNJ QB vs. Lycoming Secondary
First‑year starter must avoid turnovers against a veteran defensive backfield led by Pentz.
TCNJ WR Matt Yascko vs. Lycoming CB2
Yascko’s route running and YAC ability could be a mismatch.
RB Terrence Oliver (LYC) vs. TCNJ Front Seven
Oliver’s power running vs. a defense that allowed 150+ rush yds/game in 2024.
WR Dawson Debebe (LYC) vs. TCNJ CB1
Debebe’s size and contested‑catch skills could be key in red‑zone situations.
Special Teams
Both teams have reliable kickers; field position could swing momentum in a close first half.
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
TCNJ: 4‑1 in last 5 games vs. non‑conference opponents; OVER in 3 of last 4.
Lycoming: 2‑3 in last 5 overall; UNDER in 3 of last 5.
Landmark vs. NJAC matchups have trended UNDER in 5 of last 7 meetings over the past three seasons.
Game Odds
TC New Jersey Lions 51.5
Lycoming Warriors – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
