FCS-CFB Game Preview: Georgetown Hoyas (2-2) vs. Columbia Lions (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium, New York, NY

Capacity: ~17,000

Broadcast: ESPN+

Weather Forecast (New York, NY)

Kickoff Temperature: ~71°F (22°C)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild

Wind: 6–9 mph from the southwest

Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers

Impact: Comfortable fall football weather; minimal effect on play.

Injury Report

Georgetown Hoyas:

QB Danny Lauter – healthy, 618 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT through 3 games.

RB Savion Hart – healthy, 248 rushing yards, 5 TDs; also 162 receiving yards.

WR Jimmy Kibble – healthy, 235 yards, 2 TDs.

No major injuries reported.

Columbia Lions:

QB Chase Goodwin – healthy, 879 yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs in 2024.

RB Joey Giorgi – healthy, 860 rushing yards in 2024.

WR Bryson Canty – healthy, 760 yards, 9 TDs in 2024.

No major injuries reported.

Key Player Matchups

Danny Lauter (GU QB) vs. Columbia Secondary

Lauter has been efficient, completing 61.2% of passes.

Columbia’s secondary is experienced but gave up 200+ yards in their opener.

Chase Goodwin (CU QB) vs. Georgetown Pass Rush

Goodwin is accurate (66% completions in 2024).

Georgetown’s defense has forced turnovers but allowed 42 points to Lafayette.

Savion Hart (GU RB) vs. Columbia Front Seven

Hart is Georgetown’s offensive engine with 6 total TDs.

Columbia allowed 150+ rushing yards in their opener.

Bryson Canty (CU WR) vs. Hoyas Corners

Canty is Columbia’s top playmaker, with 9 TDs last season.

Georgetown’s secondary has been vulnerable to explosive plays.

Recent Team Form

Georgetown Hoyas (2–2)

W 31–20 vs. Wagner (Week 1)

L 42–37 vs. Lafayette (Week 2)

L 28–21 @ Brown (Week 3)

W 35–17 vs. Marist (Week 4)

Strengths: Balanced offense, strong RB play.

Weaknesses: Defense giving up 29.5 ppg.

Columbia Lions (0–1)

L 27–14 @ Lafayette (Week 1)

Strengths: Experienced QB-WR duo (Goodwin–Canty).

Weaknesses: Rusty offense, run defense issues.

Conference vs. Conference

Georgetown: Patriot League (scholarship FCS).

Columbia: Ivy League (non-scholarship FCS).

This is a non-conference FCS matchup with regional bragging rights.

Series History

All-time series: Columbia leads 3–2.

Last meeting: Georgetown beat Columbia 24–10 in 2023.

Trend: Teams have split the last 4 meetings.

Betting Trends

Georgetown Hoyas:

2–2 ATS in 2025.

4–1 ATS in last 5 non-conference games.

3 of last 4 games have gone Over.

Columbia Lions:

0–1 ATS in 2025.

2–5 ATS in last 7 Ivy vs. Patriot League games.

4 of last 6 games have gone Under.

Historical Betting Results

2023: Georgetown -3 covered in 24–10 win (Under cashed).

2019: Columbia -2.5 covered in 24–21 win (Over cashed).

2015: Georgetown +7 covered in 26–23 win (Over cashed).

Game Odds

Georgetown Hoyas         – 4.5

Columbia Lions                 49

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