D2-CFB Game Preview: Gannon Golden Knights (0-3) vs. Kutztown Golden Bears (2-0)

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Venue & Logistics

Venue: Andre Reed Stadium, Kutztown, Pennsylvania (home of the Golden Bears)

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast (Kutztown, PA)

Conditions: Partly sunny, mild early fall afternoon

Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 66°F (19°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 5–9 mph from the northwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

Gannon Golden Knights:

QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

Kutztown Golden Bears:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

Gannon QB1 vs. Kutztown Secondary – Gannon’s passing game has been productive (nearly 300 yards per game), but Kutztown’s defense is one of the stingiest in the PSAC.

Kutztown RB Committee vs. Gannon Front Seven – The Golden Bears’ rushing attack has been consistent; Gannon must win the line of scrimmage to stay competitive.

WR1 (Kutztown) vs. Gannon Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Gannon must double him to avoid explosive plays.

Special Teams: Both squads have shown inconsistency in the kicking game; field position could be decisive.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: Kutztown leads the series 1–0

Most Recent: Kutztown defeated Gannon 37-14 on September 21, 2024

Trend: Kutztown has the only win in the series and enters as the heavy favorite again.

Betting Trends

Gannon is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.

Kutztown is 6-1 ATS in last 7 home games.

The Under has hit in 4 of Gannon’s last 6 games.

Kutztown is 9-1 SU in last 10 overall.

Historical Betting Results

2024: Kutztown -10.5, won 37-14 → Cover, Over

2023: Kutztown -7.5, won 28-21 → Cover, Over

2022: Kutztown -6.5, won 24-17 → Cover, Under

Game Odds

Gannon Golden Knights                49

Kutztown Golden Bears                – 17.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025