D3-CFB Game Preview: Geneva Golden Tornadoes (1-2) vs. Allegheny Gators (1-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Conference: Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), NCAA Division III

Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM ET

Venue: Frank B. Fuhrer Field, Meadville, Pennsylvania (Capacity ~3,500, turf surface)

Broadcast: ESPN Gamecast / PAC Digital Network

Weather Forecast (Meadville, PA)

Temperature: ~69°F (21°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)

Precipitation: ~20% chance of light showers

Impact: Mild conditions; little effect on passing or kicking expected

Injury Report (Projected)

(Note: D-III programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)

Geneva Golden Tornadoes:

QB rotation intact; starter healthy after strong early-season form.

WR depth thin after a Week 2 ankle injury (questionable).

Defensive line missing one starter (out).

Allegheny Gators:

QB expected to start despite minor shoulder soreness.

RB1 healthy and averaging 80+ YPG.

Secondary missing one starting safety (out).

Key Player Matchups

Geneva QB vs. Allegheny Secondary
Geneva’s passing game has been inconsistent, but Allegheny’s DBs have given up explosive plays.

Allegheny RB Committee vs. Geneva Front Seven
Allegheny leans on its ground game to control tempo. Geneva’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.

Special Teams
Both teams have had shaky kicking units—field position could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

Geneva (2025 Season so far)

Record: 1–2 overall

Results:

L @ Widener (44–18)

L vs Shenandoah (29–28)

W vs Saint Vincent (55–35)

Strength: Explosive offense (averaging 33 PPG)

Weakness: Defense allowing 36+ PPG

Allegheny (2025 Season so far)

Record: 1–2 overall

Results:

L @ Denison (35–22)

L vs Juniata (40–38)

W vs Thiel (26–0)

Strength: Balanced attack, strong defensive rebound vs Thiel

Weakness: Inconsistent scoring in close games

Conference vs. Conference

Both teams are PAC rivals, making this a conference matchup with postseason implications.

Geneva has been a mid-tier PAC team, while Allegheny has struggled since rejoining the PAC in 2021.

Series History

All-time series: Geneva leads recent meetings.

Recent meetings:

2024: Geneva 30, Allegheny 13

2023: Geneva 27, Allegheny 21

Trend: Geneva has won the last two matchups by multiple scores.

Betting Trends:

Geneva is 2-0 ATS in last two vs Allegheny.

Allegheny games have gone Over in 2 of 3 this season.

Geneva has covered in 3 of last 4 PAC games.

Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head, Modeled)

2024: Geneva -3.5 (covered, won 30–13)

2023: Geneva -2.5 (covered, won 27–21)

2022: Allegheny +4.5 (covered, lost 21–17)

2021: Geneva -1.5 (covered, won 24–20)

Game Odds

Geneva Golden Tornadoes          53

Allegheny Gators                             – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025