D3-CFB Game Preview: Dickinson Red Devils (1-1) vs. Lycoming Warriors (0-2)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: David Person Field at Girardi Stadium, Williamsport, Pennsylvania (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Centennial & Landmark Networks

Weather Forecast (Williamsport, PA)

Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Comfortable early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Dickinson Red Devils (Centennial Conference):

QB Jack O’Connor (ankle) – Probable.

RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Lycoming Warriors (Landmark Conference):

QB Jack Young (starter, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Chris Thomas (knee) – Probable.

WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Jack O’Connor (Dickinson) vs. Lycoming Secondary

O’Connor’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test Lycoming’s defensive backs.

RB Marcus Carter (Dickinson) vs. Lycoming Front Seven

If active, Carter’s downhill running could help Dickinson control tempo.

QB Jack Young (Lycoming) vs. Dickinson Pass Rush

Young has been efficient but turnover-prone; Dickinson must pressure him to force mistakes.

RB Chris Thomas (Lycoming) vs. Dickinson Linebackers

Thomas’ ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.

Recent Team Form

Dickinson Red Devils (1–1, Centennial)

9/5/25: L 48–34 @ Randolph-Macon

9/13/25: W 52–19 vs. Waynesburg

End of 2024: L 24–13 vs. Ursinus, L 30–0 @ Johns Hopkins, W 34–14 vs. Gettysburg

Trend: Offense averaging 43 PPG in 2025; defense has been inconsistent.

Lycoming Warriors (0–2, Landmark)

9/6/25: L 27–24 vs. Montclair State

9/13/25: L 27–24 vs. TCNJ

End of 2024: L 55–7 vs. Susquehanna, L 34–23 @ Moravian, W 45–0 @ Juniata

Trend: Offense averaging 24 PPG; defense allowing 29 PPG.

Series History

Dickinson and Lycoming have met intermittently in non-conference play.

This is their first scheduled meeting since Lycoming joined the Landmark Conference.

Historically, the series has been competitive, with both programs trading wins in the 2000s.

Betting Trends

Dickinson:

3–2 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

2–3 SU in last 5 road games.

Lycoming:

1–4 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

1–4 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: Limited recent meetings; Dickinson has had the upper hand in the last decade.

Historical Betting Results

Dickinson: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; overs common due to offensive explosiveness.

Lycoming: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.

Centennial vs. Landmark: Centennial teams cover ~59% of the time in interconference matchups.

Game Odds

Dickinson Red Devils      – 6.5

Lycoming Warriors          49.5

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

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