D3-CFB Game Preview: Delaware Valley Aggies (1-1) vs. Albright Lions (1-1)

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Venue & Logistics

Venue: Gene L. Shirk Stadium, Reading, Pennsylvania

Kickoff Time: 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast (Reading, PA)

Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon

Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling to 67°F (19°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 5–8 mph from the northwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

Delaware Valley Aggies:

QB1 (ankle) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

Albright Lions:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

DelVal QB1 vs. Albright Secondary – Aggies’ passing game has been efficient; Lions’ depleted secondary must hold up.

DelVal RB Committee vs. Albright Front Seven – Aggies’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Albright must control the trenches.

WR1 (Albright) vs. DelVal Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Aggies must double him to avoid explosive plays.

Special Teams: Both squads have inconsistent kicking games; field position could be decisive.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: Delaware Valley leads recent series.

Most Recent: Delaware Valley defeated Albright 28-0 on Oct. 26, 2024.

Trend: Aggies have dominated the matchup in recent years, winning multiple meetings by double digits.

Betting Trends

Delaware Valley is 7-2 ATS in last 9 MAC games.

Albright is 1-6 ATS in last 7 home games.

The Under has hit in 4 of Delaware Valley’s last 6 games.

Aggies are 3-0 SU vs. Albright since 2022.

Historical Betting Results

2024: Delaware Valley -10.5, won 28-0 → Cover, Under

2023: Delaware Valley -7.5, won 31-14 → Cover, Under

2022: Delaware Valley -6.5, won 27-10 → Cover, Under

Game Odds

Delaware Valley Aggies                 – 14.5

Albright Lions                                    44.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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