D3-CFB Game Preview: Juniata Eagles (2-3) vs. Catholic-U Cardinals (1-4)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Cardinal Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET

Event: Landmark Conference matchup

Broadcast: FloCollege / ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Washington, D.C.)

Kickoff Temp: ~69°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall afternoon

Wind: NE at 6–9 mph

Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather

Injury Report

Juniata: No major injuries reported; QB starter (5 TDs, 6 INTs) probable.

Catholic: RB committee healthy; WR top target (ankle) probable.

Player Matchups

Juniata Eagles

QB leader: 900+ yards, 5 TDs, 6 INTs.

RB committee: 120 YPG combined.

WR top target: 280 yards, 2 TD.

Defense: Allowing 32.0 PPG, vulnerable against the pass.

Catholic Cardinals

QB starter: 1,000+ yards, 8 TDs, 5 INTs.

RB committee: 150 YPG rushing.

WR deep threat: 300 yards, 3 TD.

Defense: Allowing 34.6 PPG, but opportunistic with 7 takeaways.

Key Battle: Catholic’s passing attack vs. Juniata’s secondary, which has allowed 250+ yards in 3 of 5 games.

Team Records & Recent Form

Juniata

W @ Gettysburg 31-30

W vs Allegheny 40-38

L @ McDaniel 24-7

L @ TCNJ 35-0

L vs WestConn 27-15

Catholic

W vs McDaniel 10-7

L @ Capital 36-20

L @ Franklin & Marshall 42-7

L vs Salisbury 55-6

L @ Wilkes 15-13

Series History

All-time: Catholic leads 2-0.

Last meeting (Nov 16, 2024): Catholic 56, Juniata 22.

2023: Catholic 34, Juniata 20.

Juniata has never beaten Catholic in football.

Betting Trends

Juniata: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U.

Catholic: 1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS; 3-2 O/U.

Catholic has covered in both prior meetings.

Juniata overs have hit in 3 of 5 games.

Game Odds

Juniata Eagles                   54

Catholic-U Cardinals       – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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