Venue & Logistics
Location: Rocco Calvo Field, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (home of Moravian Greyhounds)
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Conference:
William Paterson – New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)
Moravian – Landmark Conference (football affiliate)
Context: A non-conference clash between two programs both seeking their first win of the 2025 season
Weather Forecast (Bethlehem, PA)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 6–10 mph from the west
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
William Paterson Pioneers:
QB Nigel Jennings is healthy but has struggled with turnovers (3 INTs vs. Salve Regina).
No major reported injuries, though offensive line depth remains a concern.
Moravian Greyhounds:
QB rotation between Declan McCarthy and RJ Hart continues after both threw interceptions vs. Ursinus.
No confirmed long-term absences, but defensive fatigue is evident after giving up 43 points per game.
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
William Paterson: Nigel Jennings has shown flashes of explosiveness, including a 60-yard TD scramble and a 60-yard deep strike vs. Salve Regina, but turnovers and penalties have stalled drives.
Moravian: McCarthy and Hart have combined for multiple interceptions; the offense averages just 8.7 points per game.
Running Game:
William Paterson: Needs more consistency; struggled to finish drives in the red zone.
Moravian: Averaging only 63.7 rushing yards per game at 2.1 yards per carry.
Defensive Edge:
William Paterson: Must limit explosive plays; gave up five 20+ yard gains vs. Salve Regina.
Moravian: Allowing 418.7 yards per game (224 rushing, 194 passing) – one of the weakest defenses in Division III so far.
Recent Team Form
William Paterson Pioneers (0–2 in 2025)
L 20–21 @ Western Connecticut (Sept 6)
L 12–24 vs. Salve Regina (Sept 20)
Struggles: Competitive but plagued by penalties and turnovers
Moravian Greyhounds (0–3 in 2025)
L 19–38 vs. Muhlenberg (Sept 5)
L 0–56 vs. Rowan (Sept 13)
L 7–35 vs. Ursinus (Sept 20)
Struggles: Offense averaging
Series History
All-time head-to-head: No prior recorded meetings between William Paterson and Moravian.
Trend: First-ever matchup, adding intrigue as both teams look to break losing streaks.
Betting Trends
William Paterson is 0–2 ATS (against the spread) in 2025.
Moravian is 0–3 ATS this season.
The Under has hit in 2 of William Paterson’s 2 games.
Moravian has failed to cover in 5 straight games dating back to 2024.
Historical Betting Results
2024 (William Paterson): Closed season with a 1–9 record, 3–7 ATS.
2024 (Moravian): Finished 5–5, but defense collapsed late in the year; 4–6 ATS.
Totals: Both teams trended toward the Under in 2024 due to offensive inefficiency.
Game Odds
William Paterson Pioneers – 3.5
Moravian Greyhounds 45
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
