D2-CFB Game Preview: Lock Haven Bald Eagles (1-1) vs. California (PA) Vulcans (2-0)

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Venue & Logistics

Venue: Adamson Stadium, California, Pennsylvania (home of the Vulcans)

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast (California, PA)

Conditions: Partly sunny, mild early fall afternoon

Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling to 67°F (19°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 5–9 mph from the northwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

Lock Haven Bald Eagles:

QB Jackson Ostrowsky (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

California (PA) Vulcans:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

Lock Haven QB Jackson Ostrowsky vs. Cal U Secondary – Ostrowsky threw for 130 yards against IUP; he’ll need more efficiency against a Vulcans defense that thrives on turnovers.

Cal U QB (dual-threat starter) vs. Lock Haven Front Seven – The Vulcans’ balanced offense will test a Bald Eagles defense that gave up 405 yards to IUP.

WR Justin Popovich (LHU) vs. Cal U Corners – Popovich hauled in 6 catches for 71 yards last week; he’s the go-to target.

Special Teams: Lock Haven kicker Caden Bauer hit a 42-yard FG vs. IUP; field position could be crucial in a defensive battle.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: California (PA) leads the series comfortably.

Most Recent: Cal U defeated Lock Haven in 2024 by multiple scores.

Trend: Vulcans have dominated the matchup in recent decades, especially at Adamson Stadium.

Betting Trends

Lock Haven is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.

California (PA) is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.

The Over has hit in 4 of Lock Haven’s last 6 games.

Cal U is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. Lock Haven.

Historical Betting Results

2024: California (PA) -14.5, won 35-10 → Cover, Under

2023: California (PA) -10.5, won 28-14 → Cover, Under

2022: California (PA) -7.5, won 31-17 → Cover, Under

Game Odds

Lock Haven Bald Eagles                 48

California (PA) Vulcans                  – 17.5

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