D2-CFB Game Preview: Lock Haven Bald Eagles (1-3) vs. Bloomsburg Huskies (1-3)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Redman Stadium (capacity ~4,775)

Location: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+ / PSAC Digital Network

Special Note: Bloomsburg Homecoming 2025

Weather Forecast (Bloomsburg, PA)

Conditions: Partly sunny, crisp fall afternoon

Temperature: ~71°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by evening

Wind: 5–9 mph

Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Lock Haven Bald Eagles:

QB Donovan Riddick – Probable (ankle soreness)

WR Jalen Lucas – Questionable (hamstring)

Bloomsburg Huskies:

QB Tyler Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Donovan Riddick (LHU) vs Bloomsburg Secondary

Riddick has been a dual‑threat, but turnovers have been costly.

WR Jalen Lucas (LHU) vs CB Jordan Carter (BU)

Lucas is Lock Haven’s top target; Carter is Bloomsburg’s best cover corner.

QB Tyler Johnson (BU) vs Lock Haven Pass Rush

Johnson has shown poise but must avoid sacks against a Bald Eagles defense that has improved in pressure situations.

RB Chris Allen (BU) vs LB Tyler Ross (LHU)

Allen is Bloomsburg’s most consistent offensive weapon; Ross leads Lock Haven in tackles.

Recent Team Form

Lock Haven (1–3, 0–1 PSAC East)

L 31–14 vs East Stroudsburg

L 42–21 @ Kutztown

W 28–24 vs Clarion

L 35–10 @ Slippery Rock

Offense: ~18.2 PPG Defense: ~34.5 PPG

Bloomsburg (1–3, 0–1 PSAC East)

L 38–20 @ Shippensburg

L 27–17 vs Kutztown

W 24–21 vs Millersville

L 41–14 @ Shepherd

Offense: ~19.5 PPG Defense: ~32.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Bloomsburg leads the series comfortably

Recent:

2024: Bloomsburg 27–14

2023: Bloomsburg 31–17

2022: Bloomsburg 35–10

Trend: Bloomsburg has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Lock Haven: 2–3 ATS last 5

Bloomsburg: 3–2 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

Bloomsburg has covered in 3 straight vs Lock Haven

Lock Haven has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 PSAC East games

Projected Score: Bloomsburg 27 – Lock Haven 17

Game Odds

Lock Haven Bald Eagles                 48

Bloomsburg Huskies                       – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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