D3-CFB Game Preview: FDU-Florham Devils (0-8) vs. Eastern Eagles (7-1)

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Venue & Game Details

  • Location: Olson Field at Rocco J. Carzo Stadium, Eastern University, St. Davids, PA
  • Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
  • Conference: Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC)

Weather Forecast (St. Davids, PA)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
  • Temperature: Mid-50s °F at kickoff, dropping into the upper 40s by late game
  • Wind: 8–10 mph, cross-field breeze
  • Impact: Passing game should be manageable; kicking may be slightly affected

Injury Report

  • FDU-Florham Devils:
    • QB rotation intact, but offensive line missing one starter (ankle, doubtful)
    • Secondary thin due to multiple injuries, leaving vulnerabilities against Eastern’s passing attack
  • Eastern Eagles:
  • WR corps healthy, led by Dawson Mercer-type playmaker in MAC context
  • LB depth slightly reduced (one starter out for season, knee)

Key Player Matchups

  • Eastern QB vs. FDU secondary – Eagles’ passing game has been efficient all season; Devils’ secondary has struggled.
  • Eastern RB committee vs. FDU defensive front – Eastern thrives on balanced offense; FDU has allowed big rushing totals.
  • FDU QB vs. Eastern pass rush – Devils must protect the pocket to avoid turnovers.

Recent Team Form

  • FDU-Florham:
    • Lost to Misericordia 35-16 (Nov. 1)
    • Lost to Delaware Valley 41-14 (Oct. 18)
    • Lost to Lebanon Valley 37-13 (Sept. 13)
    • Winless in MAC play, defense allowing 35+ points per game
  • Eastern:
  • Beat Delaware Valley 37-33 (Nov. 1)
  • Beat Misericordia 28-21 (Oct. 25)
  • Beat Albright 17-10 (Oct. 18)
  • Only loss: Stevenson 27-0 (Sept. 28)

Series History

  • All-time: Series tied 1-1
  • Recent:
    • 2024: Eastern 37 – FDU-Florham 33
    • 2023: FDU-Florham 24 – Eastern 19
  • Trend: Competitive games historically, but Eastern now surging as a program

Betting Trends

  • Eastern Eagles: 6-2 ATS this season; OVER has hit in 5 of last 8 games
  • FDU-Florham Devils: 2-6 ATS; OVER has hit in 6 of last 8 games due to defensive lapses
  • Head-to-head: Both prior meetings went OVER (combined 57 and 70 points)

Historical Betting Results

  • Eastern games trend OVER due to balanced offense and opportunistic defense
  • FDU games trend OVER due to defensive struggles (allowing 35+ points per game)
  • Last meeting (2024): Eastern covered (-3.5 spread) in 37-33 win

Projected Final Score: Eastern Eagles 45 – FDU-Florham Devils 17

Game Odds

FDU-Florham Devils        56

Eastern Eagles                   – 28.5

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