D3-CFB Game Preview: Johns Hopkins Blue Jays (2-0) vs. Susquehanna River Hawks (2-0)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Amos Alonzo Stagg Field at Nicholas A. Lopardo Stadium, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Centennial Conference Network

Weather Forecast (Selinsgrove, PA)

Temperature: ~73°F (23°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

Johns Hopkins Blue Jays (Centennial Conference):

QB Ryan Stevens (ankle) – Probable.

RB Malik Johnson (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Susquehanna River Hawks (Centennial Conference):

QB Ethan Carr (starter, 5 TDs, 1 INT through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Jaylen Thomas (knee) – Probable.

WR Chris Lee (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Ryan Stevens (Hopkins) vs. Susquehanna Secondary

Stevens’ ability to stretch the field vertically will test a River Hawks defense that thrives on discipline.

RB Malik Johnson (Hopkins) vs. Susquehanna Front Seven

If active, Johnson’s downhill running could help Hopkins control tempo.

QB Ethan Carr (Susquehanna) vs. Hopkins Pass Rush

Carr has been efficient and explosive; Hopkins must pressure him to avoid another multi-TD outing.

WR Chris Lee (Susquehanna) vs. Hopkins Corners

If cleared, Lee is Carr’s top target; Hopkins will likely shade coverage his way.

Series History

Johns Hopkins and Susquehanna have developed into Centennial rivals.

Hopkins has historically dominated the series, but Susquehanna has pulled off upsets in recent years.

Last meeting (2024): Johns Hopkins won 35–21 in Baltimore.

Betting Trends

Johns Hopkins:

4–1 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.

5–0 SU in last 5 road games.

Susquehanna:

2–3 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 6 games have gone over the total.

3–2 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: Hopkins has won 8 of the last 10 meetings.

Historical Betting Results

Johns Hopkins: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common due to defensive strength.

Susquehanna: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs more frequent due to shootout-style games.

Centennial Trends: Road favorites cover ~61% of the time in September conference play.

Game Odds

Johns Hopkins Blue Jays               – 10.5

Susquehanna River Hawks           49.5

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

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