Venue & Logistics
Location: Mangelsdorf Field, Dallas, Pennsylvania (home of Misericordia Cougars)
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)
Conference: Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) – both teams are league rivals
Weather Forecast (Dallas, PA)
Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy with light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~15% chance of scattered showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major weather disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Alvernia Golden Wolves: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a concern after early-season struggles.
Misericordia Cougars: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive rotation expected after a physical Week 3 vs. Widener.
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Alvernia’s QB has struggled with turnovers in early-season play, including a 17–41 loss to Ursinus (Sept 5, 2025).
Misericordia’s QB led a 42–21 win over Albright (Sept 13, 2025), showing efficiency in the short passing game.
Running Game:
Alvernia’s RB corps has been inconsistent, but capable of breaking big plays when the offensive line holds.
Misericordia RB unit has been the offensive engine, averaging over 150 yards per game in September.
Defensive Edge:
Alvernia’s defense has been vulnerable, conceding 34+ points in multiple recent contests.
Misericordia’s defense has been opportunistic, holding Albright to 21 and Widener to 20 in back-to-back weeks.
Recent Team Form
Alvernia Golden Wolves (0–2 in 2025)
L 17–41 vs. Ursinus (Sept 5, 2025)
L vs. Stevenson (Sept 20, 2025)
Struggles: Turnovers, defensive breakdowns
Misericordia Cougars (1–2 in 2025)
L 13–20 vs. Widener (Sept 20, 2025)
W 42–21 vs. Albright (Sept 13, 2025)
L 20–35 vs. FDU-Florham (Sept 21, 2024)
Mixed form: Capable of scoring in bunches, but inconsistent against stronger defenses
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Competitive in recent years
2024: Alvernia 34 – 31 Misericordia
2023: Misericordia 27 – 14 Alvernia
Trend: Each team has won one of the last two meetings; both games were decided by 13 points or fewer
Betting Trends
Alvernia is 0–2 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Misericordia is 1–2 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Alvernia’s last 3 games
Misericordia has covered in 3 of its last 5 MAC home games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Alvernia (+3.5) covered and won outright 34–31 (Total: Over 47.5)
2023: Misericordia (-4.5) covered in a 27–14 win (Total: Under 50.5)
Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years
Game Odds
Alvernia Golden Wolves 49.5
Misericordia Cougars – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
