D3-CFB Game Preview:  Mount Union Raiders (10-0) vs. Muhlenberg Mules (9-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Kehres Stadium, Alliance, Ohio

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Capacity: ~5,600 (outdoor stadium)

Weather Forecast: ~33°F, cloudy skies, NW winds 10–12 mph, chance of light snow flurries

Broadcast: ESPN+

Injury Report

Mount Union Raiders: No major injuries reported; QB and WR corps healthy.

Muhlenberg Mules: RB rotation slightly banged up, but starters expected to play.

Key Player Matchups

Quarterbacks:

Mount Union: prolific passing attack, averaging 40+ points per game.

Muhlenberg: balanced QB play, efficient in close contests.

Running Backs:

Mount Union: strong committee approach, explosive in red zone.

Muhlenberg: featured back carried load in recent wins, including 100+ yards vs Union.

Receivers:

Mount Union: deep WR corps, multiple 100-yard games this season.

Muhlenberg: reliable possession receivers, key in late-game drives.

Defensive Leaders:

Mount Union: aggressive pass rush, forced turnovers in 4 of last 5 games.

Muhlenberg: secondary has held opponents under 24 points in 4 straight contests.

Recent Team Form

Mount Union:

W vs Muskingum (51-7)

W vs Marietta (30-19)

W vs Capital (65-17)

W vs Ohio Northern (33-7)

W vs Heidelberg (38-6)

Muhlenberg:

W vs Union (34-26)

W vs Dickinson (30-17)

W vs Gettysburg (59-27)

L vs Johns Hopkins (47-26)

W vs Carnegie Mellon (27-23)

Series History

Third postseason meeting between Mount Union and Muhlenberg.

Mount Union won both prior matchups, including a 35–29 OT thriller in 2021.

Betting Trends

Mount Union has covered in 4 of last 5 games.

Muhlenberg is 3-2 ATS in last 5, but struggled against nationally ranked opponents.

Mount Union games trend over due to offensive firepower.

Historical Betting Results

Mount Union covered vs Capital (-21.5), winning 65–17.

Muhlenberg covered vs Union (+3.5), winning outright 34–26.

Mount Union 7–3 ATS in playoff games since 2020.

Projected Score: Mount Union 38 – Muhlenberg 21

Reasoning: Mount Union’s balanced offense and championship pedigree should control the game. Muhlenberg’s upset potential hinges on QB efficiency and defensive resilience, but Mount Union’s depth and undefeated record make them strong favorites.

Final Take: Expect a physical, high-scoring playoff clash. Muhlenberg’s Centennial grit will challenge Mount Union, but the Raiders’ OAC dominance and postseason pedigree make them favorites to advance at home.

Game Odds

Mount Union Raiders    – 14.5

Muhlenberg Mules         52.5      

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

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