D3-CFB Game Preview: Allegheny Gators (0-1) vs. Juniata Eagles (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Venue: Knox Stadium, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Broadcast: Juniata Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Huntingdon, PA)

Kickoff Temp: ~71°F (22°C)

Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–7 mph)

Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking; both teams should be able to run their full offensive schemes.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)

Allegheny Gators:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and top WR expected to be active after Week 1 loss to Denison.

Juniata Eagles:

No confirmed public injuries; returning multiple offensive starters from 2024, including their leading rusher and top two receivers.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

Allegheny: L-L-L-L-L — Averaging 23.8 PPG, defense allowing 43.4 PPG; winless in last five.

Juniata: W-L-L-L-L — Averaging 23.0 PPG, defense allowing 41.0 PPG; snapped a long losing streak with Week 1 win over Gettysburg.

Series History

All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.

Trend: Both teams enter with extended losing streaks in recent seasons, making this a potential turning-point game for either side.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Allegheny: Returning starter with strong arm; threw multiple TD passes in Week 1 despite the loss.

Juniata: Dual-threat QB who accounted for multiple scores in the win over Gettysburg; dangerous in red-zone situations.

Skill Positions:

Allegheny RB1 vs. Juniata front seven — Gators need to establish the run to control tempo.

Juniata WR1 vs. Allegheny secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

Allegheny pass rush vs. Juniata OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Eagles’ balanced attack.

Juniata LB corps vs. Allegheny’s short passing game — must limit yards after catch.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Juniata is 1-9 in last 10 games (straight up), but 3-2 ATS in last 5 home games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).

Allegheny is 0-10 in last 10 games (straight up).

Over has hit in 3 of Allegheny’s last 4 games due to defensive struggles.

Game Odds

Allegheny Gators             50.5

Juniata Eagles                   – 2.5

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