Venue & Game Details
Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), NCAA Division II
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Hubert Jack Stadium, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania (Capacity ~3,500, natural grass)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / PSAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Lock Haven, PA)
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~15% chance of showers
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-II programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
East Stroudsburg Warriors:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 3-TD outing vs Gannon.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
Secondary missing one starting CB (out).
Lock Haven Bald Eagles:
QB healthy, but OL depth thin after Week 2 ankle injury.
RB1 expected to return after missing time with a shoulder issue.
Defensive line fully intact.
Key Player Matchups
East Stroudsburg QB vs. Lock Haven Secondary
ESU’s passing game has been explosive, scoring 69 points vs Gannon. Lock Haven’s DBs must avoid giving up deep plays.
Lock Haven RB Committee vs. ESU Front Seven
The Bald Eagles lean on their ground game to control tempo. ESU’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.
Special Teams
ESU has been consistent in the kicking game; Lock Haven has had miscues that cost field position.
Recent Team Form
East Stroudsburg (2025 Season so far):
Record: 2–1 overall
Results:
W vs Pace (31–12)
W @ Gannon (69–22)
L vs Edinboro (29–14)
Strength: High-powered offense (averaging 38 PPG)
Weakness: Secondary vulnerable to big plays
Lock Haven (2025 Season so far):
Record: 1–2 overall
Results:
W vs Glenville State (16–13)
L @ IUP (42–10)
L @ California (PA) (42–6)
Strength: Capable of grinding out close wins at home
Weakness: Offense averaging just 10.6 PPG in losses
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are PSAC East rivals, making this a critical divisional matchup.
East Stroudsburg: Competing for a top-3 finish in the East.
Lock Haven: Rebuilding, but looking to play spoiler at home.
Series History
All-time series: East Stroudsburg leads comfortably.
Recent meetings:
2024: East Stroudsburg 38, Lock Haven 35
2023: East Stroudsburg 35, Lock Haven 14
Trend: ESU has won the last several meetings, but 2024 was a narrow 3-point escape.
Betting Trends:
ESU is 2–1 ATS this season (modeled).
Lock Haven is 1–2 ATS this season.
ESU games have gone Over in 2 of 3 due to offensive firepower.
Lock Haven games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to offensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: East Stroudsburg -10.5 (did not cover, won 38–35)
2023: East Stroudsburg -14.5 (covered, won 35–14)
2022: East Stroudsburg -7.5 (covered, won 28–10)
2021: East Stroudsburg -6.5 (covered, won 31–17)
Game Odds
East Stroudsburg Warriors – 17.5
Lock Haven Bald Eagles 55
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
