D3-CFB Game Preview: #8 Salisbury Sea Gulls (1-0) vs. McDaniel Green Terror (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Kenneth R. Gill Stadium, Westminster, Maryland

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: McDaniel College Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~79°F (26°C)

Humidity: ~55%

Wind: SW at 5–7 mph

Impact: Ideal early-season football weather — minimal wind and comfortable temps should favor both passing and kicking games.

Injury Report

Salisbury Sea Gulls

No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over Washington & Lee (42–21).

QB SyRus McGowan healthy after 430 total yards and 4 TDs (2 pass, 2 rush) in opener.

WRs Daniel Clark and Dario Belizaire (combined 201 receiving yds, 1 TD) available.

Defensive leaders Jimmy Celenatano, Kilo Mack, Patrick Sheil, and Colin Wargo all healthy.

McDaniel Green Terror

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Catholic (10–7).

QB Jayden Booker healthy after 191 total yards and 1 rushing TD.

WR Grayson Wendel (4 rec, 94 yds) available.

Defense intact after forcing 3 turnovers and 3 sacks in opener.

Key Player Matchups

QB SyRus McGowan (SU) vs. McDaniel Secondary — McGowan’s dual-threat ability will test a Green Terror defense that was stout in Week 1 but hasn’t faced this level of speed and scheme.

WR Daniel Clark (SU) vs. McDaniel CB1 — Clark’s deep-threat ability could stretch the field early.

QB Jayden Booker (MC) vs. Salisbury Pass Rush — Booker’s mobility will be critical against a Sea Gulls front that thrives on disruption.

WR Grayson Wendel (MC) vs. Salisbury CBs — Wendel’s size and ability to win contested catches could be McDaniel’s best shot at explosive plays.

Special Teams — McDaniel’s kicking game kept them close in Week 1; Salisbury’s return units are dangerous.

Recent Form

Salisbury Sea Gulls

W 42–21 @ Washington & Lee — Scored TDs on first four possessions; averaged 9.1 yards per play.

2024: 12-1 overall, NJAC champions, NCAA quarterfinalists.

McDaniel Green Terror

L 7–10 @ Catholic — Lost on a FG with 0:03 left; defense forced 5 punts and 3 turnovers.

2024: 4-6 overall, 3-6 Centennial Conference.

Series History

All-time meetings: Salisbury leads 2–1.

Last meeting: Nov. 9, 2024 — Salisbury 69, McDaniel 13 in Salisbury, MD.

Trend: Salisbury has won the last two meetings by 39+ points; McDaniel’s lone win came in 1998 (36–17).

Betting Trends & Angles

Salisbury: 9-1 SU in last 10 games; 7-3 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

McDaniel: 4-6 SU in last 10 games; 5-5 ATS.

Totals: Over has hit in 4 of last 5 Salisbury games; Under in 3 of last 4 McDaniel games.

Situational: Salisbury on road for first time in 2025; McDaniel home opener.

Game Odds

Salisbury Sea Gulls                          – 35.5

McDaniel Green Terror                  56.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025