D3-CFB Game Preview: Ithaca Bombers (4-1) vs. St. Lawrence Saints (2-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Leckonby Stadium, Canton, NY (St. Lawrence University)

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET

Event: Liberty League Conference matchup

Broadcast: ESPN+ / Liberty League Network

Weather Forecast (Canton, NY)

Kickoff Temp: ~55°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool fall afternoon

Wind: NW at 8–12 mph

Impact: Slight breeze could affect special teams, otherwise excellent football weather

Injury Report

Ithaca: No major injuries; LB Joe Spirra (Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week) fully active.

St. Lawrence: QB Will Lederman (903 yards, 8 TDs) healthy; WR top target probable after minor ankle tweak.

Player Matchups

Ithaca Bombers

QB Michael Reed: 1,100+ yards, 9 TDs, 3 INTs.

RB Chris Scully: 400+ yards, 5 TDs.

WR Lang & Johnson duo: 500+ combined yards, 6 TDs.

Defense: Allowing just 7.5 PPG over last four weeks; LB Joe Spirra anchors unit.

St. Lawrence Saints

QB Will Lederman: 903 yards, 8 TDs; also leads team in rushing.

RB committee: 120 YPG combined.

WR top target: 280 yards, 3 TDs.

Defense: Allowing 29.6 PPG, vulnerable against the run.

Key Battle: Ithaca’s elite defense vs. Lederman’s dual-threat ability.

Team Records & Recent Form

Ithaca

W vs Johns Hopkins 42-14

W @ Alfred 45-14

W vs Hilbert 65-3

W @ Hobart 13-7

W @ Rochester 10-6

St. Lawrence

W vs Norwich 19-3

L @ St. John Fisher 28-23

L vs Alfred 35-13

L @ Union 44-12

W vs Hilbert 45-14

Series History

All-time: Ithaca leads 36-6-1.

Ithaca has won 29 straight since 1984.

Last meeting (Nov 9, 2024): Ithaca 41, St. Lawrence 0.

St. Lawrence’s last win: 1983 (24-14).

Betting Trends

Ithaca: 4-1 SU, 4-1 ATS; 3-2 O/U.

St. Lawrence: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U.

Ithaca has covered in 6 of last 7 vs St. Lawrence.

St. Lawrence overs have hit in 3 of 5 games.

Game Odds

Ithaca Bombers                – 21

St. Lawrence Saints         49

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025