Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Ram Stadium, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Event: Hall of Fame Day / Family Day
Forecast: Sunny with scattered clouds, high of 71°F, winds 6 mph from the southwest, 0% chance of precipitation
Team Overview & Recent Form
Kutztown Golden Bears
Last 3 Games (2025):
W vs. Assumption (51–14)
W vs. Edinboro (34–0)
W vs. Gannon (46–7)
Form: 3–0, dominant on both sides of the ball
Points For / Against: 131 PF / 21 PA
Conference: PSAC East
Standing: 1st place
Shepherd Rams
Last 3 Games (2025):
L vs. Frostburg State (27–41)
L vs. Slippery Rock (28–35 OT)
L vs. Clarion (38–51)
Form: 0–3, struggling defensively
Points For / Against: 93 PF / 127 PA
Conference: PSAC East
Standing: 7th place
Series History
Last Meeting: October 26, 2024 — Kutztown 24, Shepherd 0
Previous Meeting: September 23, 2023 — Kutztown 20, Shepherd 7
Series Trend: Kutztown has won the last two meetings convincingly
Injury Report
Kutztown: No major injuries reported; full roster expected
Shepherd: Starting CB listed as questionable (ankle); WR2 probable after limited practice
Key Matchups to Watch
Kutztown QB vs. Shepherd Secondary:
Kutztown’s quarterback has thrown for 9 TDs and 0 INTs in three games. Shepherd’s secondary has allowed 300+ passing yards in each of their last two outings.
Shepherd WR1 vs. Kutztown CBs:
Shepherd’s top receiver averages 110 yards/game but will face a Kutztown defense that’s allowed just 21 points total this season.
Kutztown Front Seven vs. Shepherd Run Game:
Kutztown’s defensive line has 11 sacks and 4 forced fumbles in three games. Shepherd’s run game has struggled to gain traction, averaging just 3.2 yards/carry.
Betting Trends:
Kutztown is 5–0 ATS in last 5 games
Shepherd is 1–4 ATS in last 5 games
Under has hit in 3 of last 4 Kutztown games
Kutztown has covered in both previous matchups vs. Shepherd
Historical Betting Results
Oct 26, 2024: Kutztown 24, Shepherd 0
Spread: Kutztown -3.5 → Covered
Total: 42.5 → Under hit
Sep 23, 2023: Kutztown 20, Shepherd 7
Spread: Kutztown -2.5 → Covered
Total: 40.0 → Under hit
Game Odds
Kutztown Golden Bears – 4.5
Shepherd Rams 45.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
