D3-CFB Game Preview: Delaware Valley Aggies (5-3) vs Misericordia Cougars (6-2)

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Venue & Game Details

  • Location: Mangelsdorf Field, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA
  • Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
  • Conference: Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) matchup

Weather Forecast (Dallas, PA)

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy
  • Temperature: Mid-50s °F at kickoff, dropping into the upper 40s by late afternoon
  • Wind: 10–12 mph, swirling across the field
  • Impact: Passing/kicking could be slightly affected; run game may be emphasized

Injury Report

  • Delaware Valley Aggies:
    • RB rotation intact, no major injuries reported
    • Secondary missing one starter (ankle, questionable)
  • Misericordia Cougars:
  • WR corps healthy, led by returning starters
  • LB depth thin due to one season-ending injury (knee)

Key Player Matchups

  • Delaware Valley QB vs. Misericordia secondary – Aggies’ balanced offense relies on efficiency through the air.
  • Misericordia RB committee vs. Delaware Valley defensive front – Cougars’ ground game has been their strength in 2025.
  • Aggies pass rush vs. Cougars offensive line – Delaware Valley thrives on defensive pressure.

Recent Team Form

  • Delaware Valley:
    • Win vs. Widener 23-6
    • Loss vs. Union (Playoff contender) 16-24
    • Strong defensive showings in MAC play
  • Misericordia:
  • Win vs. FDU-Florham 35-16 (Nov. 1)
  • Loss vs. Eastern 21-28 (Oct. 25)
  • Win streak earlier in season included Albright, Widener, Alvernia, Lebanon Valley, Stevenson

Series History

  • All-time: Delaware Valley leads series comfortably
  • Recent:
    • 2023: Delaware Valley 28 – Misericordia 6
    • 2022: Delaware Valley 41 – Misericordia 0
  • Trend: Aggies have dominated past meetings, winning by large margins

Betting Trends

  • Delaware Valley: 6-2 ATS in last 8 MAC games; UNDER has hit in 5 of last 7 due to strong defense
  • Misericordia: 4-4 ATS this season; OVER has hit in 6 of last 8 games due to offensive pace
  • Head-to-head: Delaware Valley has covered in last 3 meetings

Historical Betting Results

  • Delaware Valley games trend UNDER due to defensive dominance
  • Misericordia games trend OVER due to offensive reliance and defensive lapses
  • Last meeting (2023): Delaware Valley covered easily (-14 spread) in 28-6 win

Projected Final Score: Delaware Valley 27 – Misericordia 20

Game Odds

Delaware Valley Aggies                 – 7.5

Misericordia Cougars                     48.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025