D2-CFB Game Preview: Kutztown Golden Bears (12-0) vs. Assumption Greyhounds (9-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Andre Reed Stadium, Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Capacity: ~5,600 (outdoor stadium)

Weather Forecast: Cold, ~39°F, partly cloudy, NW winds 10–12 mph, chance of light drizzle

Broadcast: ESPN+ / NCAA.com

Injury Report

Kutztown Golden Bears: No major injuries reported; roster healthy after dominant first-round win.

Assumption Greyhounds: RB Quincy McCall (ankle) questionable; WR Elijah Burgess cleared after minor hamstring strain.

Key Player Matchups

Quarterbacks:

Kutztown: Collin DiGalbo – 2,985 yards, 27 TD, 6 INT

Assumption: Michael Rylant – 2,145 yards, 19 TD, 8 INT

Running Backs:

Kutztown: Jordan Davis – 1,210 yards, 14 TD

Assumption: Quincy McCall – 987 yards, 9 TD (questionable)

Receivers:

Kutztown: Jerome Karpinski – 865 yards, 7 TD

Assumption: Elijah Burgess – 745 yards, 6 TD

Defensive Leaders:

Kutztown: LB Chris Thomas – 102 tackles, 5 sacks

Assumption: LB Ryan Cullen – 88 tackles, 3 INT

Recent Team Form

Kutztown:

W vs Bentley (52-0)

W vs IUP (28-23)

W vs Bloomsburg (35-27)

W vs East Stroudsburg (49-6)

W vs West Chester (41-7)

Assumption:

W vs IUP (23-20)

W vs West Chester (42-24)

L vs Bentley (20-17)

W vs SCSU (38-7)

W vs AIC (35-14)

Series History

First-ever postseason meeting between Kutztown and Assumption.

Kutztown holds a 31-game regular-season winning streak, longest in Division II.

Betting Trends

Kutztown has covered in 4 of last 5 games.

Assumption has covered in 3 of last 5, including upset vs IUP.

Kutztown games trend over due to offensive dominance.

Historical Betting Results

Kutztown covered vs Bentley (-21.5), winning 52–0.

Assumption covered vs IUP (+7.5), winning outright 23–20.

Kutztown 6–2 ATS in playoff games since 2021.

Projected Score: Kutztown 34 – Assumption 20

Reasoning: Kutztown’s balanced offense and elite defense should control the game. Assumption’s upset potential hinges on McCall’s health and Rylant’s efficiency, but Kutztown’s depth and home-field advantage make them strong favorites.

Final Take: Expect Kutztown to extend its unbeaten run and advance to the quarterfinals. Assumption will fight hard, but the Golden Bears’ championship pedigree and home-field dominance make them the clear favorites.

Game Odds

Kutztown Golden Bears                – 13.5

Assumption Greyhounds              51

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025

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