D3-CFB Game Preview: William Paterson Pioneers (2-2) vs. TCNJ Lions (3-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Lions Stadium, Ewing, NJ

Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: ESPN+ / TCNJ Athletics Live Stream

Weather Forecast (Ewing, NJ)

Kickoff Temp: ~63°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon

Wind: NW at 7–10 mph

Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather

Injury Report

William Paterson: QB rotation intact; RB starter probable (ankle).

TCNJ: WR top target questionable (hamstring); otherwise healthy.

Player Matchups

William Paterson Pioneers

QB: 800+ yards, 6 TDs, 5 INTs.

RB: 140 YPG combined.

WR leader: 250 yards, 3 TDs.

Defense: Allowed just 7 points vs Castleton last week.

TCNJ Lions

QB: 950+ yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs.

RB: 130 YPG combined.

WR playmaker: 300 yards, 3 TDs.

Defense: Shut out Juniata 35-0 two weeks ago.

Key Battle: William Paterson’s improving defense vs. TCNJ’s balanced passing attack.

Team Recent Form

William Paterson

L @ Western Connecticut 21-20

L vs Salve Regina 24-12

W @ Moravian 38-14

W vs Castleton 32-7

TCNJ

W @ Lycoming 27-24

W vs Wilkes 17-3

W vs Juniata 35-0

L @ Salisbury (#6) 55-10

Series History

All-time: TCNJ leads 43-8-1

Last meeting (Nov 9, 2024): TCNJ 21, William Paterson 14

TCNJ has won 9 straight in the series.

William Paterson’s last win: 2010 (15-7).

Betting Trends

William Paterson: 2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS; 3-1 O/U.

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

TCNJ has covered in 6 of last 8 vs William Paterson.

William Paterson overs have hit in 3 of 4 games this season.

Game Odds

William Paterson Pioneers          47.5

TCNJ Lions                                          – 10.5

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

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