D2-CFB Game Preview: Bloomsburg Huskies (1-2) vs. Shippensburg Red Raiders (0-3)

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Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET
Venue: Seth Grove Stadium, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 69°F, winds 7 mph from the northwest, 0% chance of precipitation

Team Overview & Recent Form

Bloomsburg Huskies

Record: 1–2 overall (PSAC East)

Last 3 Games (2025):

W vs. Edinboro (34–18)

L vs. Seton Hill (28–31)

L vs. Slippery Rock (7–27)

Points For / Against: 69 PF / 76 PA

Streak: W1

Offensive Highlights:

Balanced scoring with 7 rushing TDs and 5 passing TDs

Strong second-half performances in last two games

Shippensburg Raiders

Record: 0–3 overall (PSAC East)

Last 3 Games (2025):

L vs. Slippery Rock (0–42)

L vs. Clarion (24–31)

L vs. Bowie State (23–7)

Points For / Against: 31 PF / 96 PA

Streak: L3

Offensive Highlights:

QB Vincent Micucci showing flashes of mobility

WR Karim Brice leads team in receptions and red-zone targets

Series History

2024: Bloomsburg 20, Shippensburg 10

2023: Shippensburg 7, Bloomsburg 0

2022: Shippensburg 31, Bloomsburg 17

Recent Trend: Shippensburg leads 2–1 over last three seasons

Historical Edge: Shippensburg has held a slight edge in recent years

Injury Report

Bloomsburg: No major injuries reported; full roster expected

Shippensburg: LB Tanner Hess listed as questionable (ankle); CB Hakeem Bacon probable after limited practice

Key Matchups to Watch

Bloomsburg QB vs. Shippensburg Secondary:
Bloomsburg’s passing game has improved steadily, while Shippensburg’s secondary has allowed 250+ yards in back-to-back games.

Shippensburg WR Karim Brice vs. Bloomsburg CBs:
Brice is a reliable possession receiver and red-zone threat. Bloomsburg’s corners have struggled with deep coverage.

Turnover Margin:
Bloomsburg is +2 in turnover differential; Shippensburg is -4. Ball control could be decisive.

Betting Trends:

Bloomsburg is 2–1 ATS in last 3 games

Shippensburg is 0–3 ATS in 2025

Under has hit in 2 of Shippensburg’s last 3 games

Bloomsburg covered in 2024 matchup

Historical Betting Results

Oct 26, 2024: Bloomsburg 20, Shippensburg 10

Spread: Bloomsburg -2.5 → Covered

Total: 44.5 → Under hit

Sep 23, 2023: Shippensburg 7, Bloomsburg 0

Spread: Shippensburg +3.5 → Covered

Total: 41.0 → Under hit

Sep 24, 2022: Shippensburg 31, Bloomsburg 17

Spread: Shippensburg -4.5 → Covered

Total: 48.0 → Over hit

Game Odds

Bloomsburg Huskies       – 2.5

Shippensburg Raiders    45.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025