D3-CFB Game Preview: Delaware Valley Aggies (3-3) vs. FDU-Florham Devils (1-5)

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Venue & Game Info

Location: Robert T. Shields Field, Madison, NJ

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Conference Matchup: Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC)

Weather Forecast

Madison, NJ (Oct. 18): Partly cloudy, 61°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph). Excellent football conditions with minimal weather impact.

Injury Report

Delaware Valley: No major injuries reported; QB rotation expected to remain stable.

FDU-Florham: Depth issues on defense, but no new key injuries announced.

Key Player Matchups

Delaware Valley QB vs. FDU Secondary: The Aggies’ passing game has been efficient, averaging 220 yards per game. FDU’s secondary has allowed multiple 200+ yard passing performances this season.

Delaware Valley RB Committee vs. FDU Front Seven: Aggies average 160 rushing yards per game; FDU has struggled against the run, giving up 180+ per game.

FDU QB Charlie Grant vs. DelVal Defense: Grant has shown flashes but faces a defense that thrives on turnovers.

Recent Team Forms

Delaware Valley: Coming off a 37–20 win over Eastern. Lost a close 21–18 battle to Lebanon Valley earlier in the season.

FDU-Florham: Lost 20–17 to Widener last week. Only win came against Stevenson in September.

Series History

Delaware Valley has dominated the rivalry, winning 10 straight meetings.

Last meeting (Oct. 19, 2024): Delaware Valley 33, FDU-Florham 8.

FDU has not beaten DelVal since the early 2010s.

Betting Trends

Delaware Valley: 6-2 ATS in last 8 MAC games.

FDU-Florham: 1-6 ATS in last 7 overall.

Head-to-head: Delaware Valley has covered in 4 of last 5 vs. FDU.

Historical Betting Results

Delaware Valley games vs. FDU often trend Under, as DelVal’s defense typically limits FDU’s scoring.

In 2024, DelVal covered easily (-17.5 spread) in their 33–8 win.

Projected Score: Delaware Valley 31, FDU-Florham 13

Game Odds

Delaware Valley Aggies                 – 14.5

FDU-Florham Devils                        49.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025

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