D3-CFB Game Preview: FDU–Florham Devils (0-1) vs. Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Arnold Field, 101 N. College Avenue, Annville, Pennsylvania

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

Weather Forecast (Annville, PA)

Kickoff Temp: ~73°F (23°C)

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

Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal weather-related effect; 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)

FDU–Florham Devils:

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

Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen:

No confirmed public injuries; returning multiple starters from a 2024 squad that finished in the top half of the MAC standings.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

FDU–Florham: L-L-L-W-L — Averaging 15.2 PPG, defense allowing 28.6 PPG.
Lebanon Valley: W-W-L-W-W — Averaging 26.4 PPG, defense allowing 20.2 PPG.

Series History

All-Time: Lebanon Valley leads the modern series.

Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Lebanon Valley won 31–14 in Madison, NJ; Dutchmen RB rushed for over 100 yards and 2 TDs.

Trend: Lebanon Valley has won 4 of the last 5 meetings, often controlling the line of scrimmage.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

FDU–Florham: Veteran QB looking to rebound from a shutout loss in Week 1; must improve third-down efficiency.

Lebanon Valley: Experienced signal-caller with strong pocket presence; thrives in play-action passing.

Skill Positions:

FDU RB1 vs. LVC front seven — Devils need to establish the run to avoid predictable passing downs.

LVC WR1 vs. FDU secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

FDU pass rush vs. LVC OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Dutchmen’s balanced attack.

LVC LB corps vs. FDU short passing game — could limit yards after catch.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Lebanon Valley is 7-3 in last 10 home games (straight up).

FDU–Florham is 2-3 ATS in last 5 games decided by 10 points or fewer (model-based).

Under has hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings between these teams.

Game Odds

FDU–Florham Devils                                       46.5

Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen              – 9.5

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

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