Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Schmidt Stadium (capacity ~3,500)
Location: Wilkes‑Barre, Pennsylvania
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: Landmark Digital Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Wilkes‑Barre, PA)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~70°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Catholic Cardinals (1–2, 0–1 Landmark):
QB Ryan Stevens – Probable (ankle soreness; 6 TDs through 3 games)
RB Jordan Hollis – Questionable (hamstring)
WR Ethan Paul – Probable (knee bruise)
Wilkes Colonels (2–2, 0–1 Landmark):
QB Matt Eck – Probable (shoulder soreness; 5 TDs, 3 INTs this season)
RB Chris Allen – Probable (ankle tweak)
WR Jalen Reed – Questionable (hamstring tightness)
Key Player Matchups
QB Ryan Stevens (Catholic) vs Wilkes Secondary
Stevens is Catholic’s offensive leader; Wilkes has allowed multiple 200+ yard passing games this season.
RB Jordan Hollis (Catholic) vs LB Tyler Ross (Wilkes)
Hollis is Catholic’s most consistent rusher; Ross leads Wilkes in tackles.
QB Matt Eck (Wilkes) vs Catholic Pass Rush
Eck has been inconsistent under pressure; Catholic’s front seven averages 2.5 sacks per game.
WR Jalen Reed (Wilkes) vs CB Marcus Hall (Catholic)
Reed is Eck’s top target; Hall is Catholic’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Catholic (1–2, 0–1 Landmark):
L 42–7 @ Franklin & Marshall (9/20/25)
L 36–20 vs Capital (9/13/25)
W 10–7 vs McDaniel (9/6/25)
Offense: ~12.3 PPG Defense: ~28.3 PPG
Wilkes (2–2, 0–1 Landmark):
L 26–18 vs Muhlenberg (9/20/25)
W 17–3 vs TCNJ (9/13/25)
W 19–16 vs King’s (PA) (9/6/25)
L 40–15 @ Catholic (2024 season finale)
Offense: ~17.3 PPG Defense: ~21.3 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Series tied 1–1 in recent meetings
Recent:
2024: Catholic 40–15
2023: Wilkes 35–16
Trend: Each team has won once in the last two years, both by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Catholic: 1–2 ATS in 2025
Wilkes: 2–2 ATS in 2025
Historical Betting Results:
Each of the last 2 meetings has gone OVER the total
Home team has covered in both matchups
Projected Score: Wilkes 27 – Catholic 20
Game Odds
Catholic Cardinals 48.5
Wilkes Colonels – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
