D2-CFB Game Preview: Indiana (PA) Crimson Hawks (2-1) vs. Seton Hill Griffins (2-2)

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Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Offutt Field, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Event: Homecoming Game for Seton Hill
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 71°F, light southwest winds at 6 mph, 0% chance of precipitation

Team Overview & Recent Form

Indiana (PA) Crimson Hawks

Record: 2–1 overall

Last 3 Games:

W vs. Millersville (70–24)

W vs. Lock Haven (42–10)

L vs. Ashland (9–13)

Points For / Against: 121 PF / 47 PA

Streak: W2

Conference: PSAC West

Standing: 2nd place

Seton Hill Griffins

Record: 2–2 overall

Last 4 Games:

W vs. Bloomsburg (31–28)

L vs. West Liberty (21–42)

L vs. Fairmont State (21–24)

W vs. West Chester (34–16)

Points For / Against: 110 PF / 107 PA

Streak: W1

Conference: PSAC West

Standing: 4th place

Series History

2024: IUP 20, Seton Hill 13

2023: Seton Hill 35, IUP 28

Series Record (Last 2): 1–1 split

Trend: Competitive matchups with alternating wins

Injury Report

Indiana (PA): No major injuries reported; full roster expected

Seton Hill: CB1 listed as questionable (ankle sprain); WR2 probable after limited practice

Key Matchups to Watch

IUP QB vs. Seton Hill Secondary:
IUP’s quarterback threw for 5 TDs and 300+ yards against Millersville. Seton Hill’s secondary has allowed 250+ passing yards in 3 of 4 games.

Seton Hill WR1 vs. IUP CBs:
Griffins’ top receiver averages 100+ yards/game and will test IUP’s aggressive man coverage.

IUP Defensive Front vs. Seton Hill Run Game:
IUP’s front seven has 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles in the last two games. Seton Hill’s run game averages 4.1 yards/carry.

Betting Trends:

IUP is 4–1 ATS in last 5 games

Seton Hill is 2–3 ATS in last 5 games

Over has hit in 3 of last 4 IUP games

Seton Hill has covered in 1 of last 2 vs. IUP

Historical Betting Results

2024 Matchup:

Final: IUP 20, Seton Hill 13

Spread: IUP -3.5 → Covered

Total: 43.5 → Under hit

2023 Matchup:

Final: Seton Hill 35, IUP 28

Spread: IUP -6.5 → Did not cover

Total: 45.0 → Over hit

Game Odds

Indiana (PA) Crimson Hawks       – 4.5

Seton Hill Griffins                            48.5

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

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