Venue & Logistics
Location: Shirk Stadium, Reading, Pennsylvania (home of Albright Lions)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Conference: Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) – both teams are long-time MAC rivals
Weather Forecast (Reading, PA)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 6–9 mph from the west
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football conditions, no major weather disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Widener Pride: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a watchpoint
Albright Lions: A few players nursing minor knocks from Week 3, but no confirmed long-term absences
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Widener’s QB has shown efficiency in short-yardage passing and red-zone execution.
Albright’s QB has been turnover-prone in early-season play, which could be decisive.
Running Game:
Widener’s RB unit has been the offensive engine, averaging over 150 yards per game.
Albright’s run defense has been inconsistent, giving up chunk plays in Weeks 1–3.
Defensive Edge:
Widener’s linebackers have been disruptive, forcing turnovers in back-to-back games.
Albright’s secondary will be tested against Widener’s vertical passing threats.
Recent Team Form
Widener Pride (1–2 in 2025)
W 44–18 vs. Geneva (Sept 6)
L 3–19 vs. Stevenson (Sept 13)
L 7–21 vs. Misericordia (Sept 20)
Struggles: Offensive inconsistency, especially in second halves
Albright Lions (1–2 in 2025)
W 42–21 vs. Misericordia (Sept 13)
L 28–35 vs. Delaware Valley (Sept 20)
L 7–9 vs. Gallaudet (Sept 6)
Mixed form: Capable of scoring in bunches but vulnerable defensively
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Widener has historically dominated the rivalry
2024: Widener 21 – 0 Albright
2023: Widener 27 – 14 Albright
Trend: Widener has won the last two meetings by comfortable margins
Betting Trends
Widener is 1–2 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Albright is 1–2 ATS this season
The Under has hit in 2 of Widener’s 3 games
Widener has covered in 4 of its last 6 MAC games
Albright has failed to cover in 5 of its last 7 MAC games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Widener (-7.5) covered in a 21–0 win (Total: Under 46.5)
2023: Widener (-3.5) covered in a 27–14 win (Total: Under 49.5)
Totals: Both prior matchups finished Under the posted totals
Game Odds
Widener Pride – 6.5
Albright Lions 44
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
