Kickoff: 10:00 AM ET
Venue: McCarthy Stadium, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local streaming
Weather Forecast (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, warming into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
FDU–Florham Devils (MAC):
QB Michael DeSantis (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Thompson (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Rivera (shoulder) – Out.
King’s College Monarchs (MAC):
QB Tyler Carey (starter, 2 TDs, 1 INT in opener) – Healthy.
RB Marcus Cooper (knee) – Probable.
WR Anthony Diaz (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael DeSantis (FDU) vs. King’s Secondary
DeSantis’ ability to extend plays is crucial; King’s must contain him outside the pocket.
RB Jordan Thompson (FDU) vs. King’s Front Seven
If active, Thompson’s downhill running could help balance the Devils’ offense.
QB Tyler Carey (King’s) vs. FDU Pass Rush
Carey has been efficient; FDU must pressure him to avoid long, sustained drives.
WR Anthony Diaz (King’s) vs. FDU Corners
If cleared, Diaz is Carey’s top target; FDU will likely double him in red-zone situations.
Series History
King’s defeated FDU–Florham 42–35 in their 2024 meeting.
The series has been competitive, with King’s holding a slight edge in recent years.
Betting Trends
FDU–Florham:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
0–3 SU in last 3 road games.
King’s College:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 6 games have gone over the total.
2–0 SU in last 2 home games vs. FDU.
Head-to-Head: King’s has won 3 of the last 4 meetings, including the 2024 shootout (42–35).
Historical Betting Results
FDU–Florham: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to offensive inconsistency.
King’s College: Strong ATS at home; offense-driven overs frequent in Wilkes-Barre.
MAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
FDU–Florham Devil 47.5
King’s Monarchs – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
