Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Mangelsdorf Field, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, Pennsylvania 18612
Broadcast: Likely MAC streaming coverage via Misericordia Athletics Network
Weather Forecast (Dallas, PA)
Kickoff Temp: ~74°F (23°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (4–6 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — no significant effect on passing or kicking.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Misericordia Cougars:
No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from Week 1.
Albright Lions:
No confirmed public injuries; depth chart stability will be key after a close 2024 loss in this fixture.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Misericordia: W-W-L-W-W — Offense averaging 24.6 PPG; defense allowing 18.4 PPG.
Albright: L-L-L-L-W — Offense averaging 14.2 PPG; defense allowing 29.8 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Albright leads 7–5
Current Streak: Misericordia has won 4 straight
Last Meeting: Oct. 12, 2024 — Misericordia won 13–10 in Reading
Trend: Misericordia’s recent wins have been close, with 3 of last 4 decided by 10 points or fewer.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Albright: Young starter looking to improve red-zone efficiency after 2024 struggles.
Misericordia: Returning QB with proven poise in late-game situations; led 2024 game-winning drive vs. Albright.
Skill Positions:
Albright RB1 vs. Misericordia front seven — Lions need to establish the run to control tempo.
Misericordia WR1 vs. Albright secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Misericordia LB corps vs. Albright short passing game — key to limiting sustained drives.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Misericordia is 4-0 in last 4 meetings, covering a projected spread in 3 of those.
Albright has scored 14 points or fewer in 3 of last 4 vs. Misericordia.
Under would have cashed in 3 of last 4 meetings based on current model totals.
Game Odds
Albright Lions 44.5
Misericordia Cougars – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
