Venue & Game Details
Conference: Juniata (Landmark/independent scheduling vs. Centennial opponents), TCNJ (New Jersey Athletic Conference – NJAC)
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT)
Venue: Lions Stadium, Ewing, New Jersey (Capacity ~6,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: TCNJ Athletics Network / ESPN Gamecast
Weather Forecast (Ewing, NJ)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-III programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Juniata Eagles:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after strong early-season form.
WR1 questionable after a hamstring tweak in Week 2.
Secondary missing one starting CB (out).
TCNJ Lions:
QB healthy after leading Lions to early wins.
RB1 expected to play despite minor ankle soreness.
Defensive line fully intact, which is key against Juniata’s rushing attack.
Key Player Matchups
Juniata QB vs. TCNJ Secondary
Juniata has leaned on a balanced attack, but TCNJ’s DBs have been opportunistic, holding Wilkes to just 3 points earlier this season.
TCNJ RB Committee vs. Juniata Front Seven
TCNJ’s ground game has been steady; Juniata’s defense has allowed 30+ in multiple contests.
Special Teams
Both teams have had inconsistent kicking units—field position could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Juniata (2025 Season so far):
Record: 2–1 overall
Results:
W @ Gettysburg (31–30)
W vs Allegheny (40–38)
L @ McDaniel (24–7)
Strength: Offense averaging 26 PPG, capable of shootouts
Weakness: Defense allowing 30+ PPG in losses
TCNJ (2025 Season so far):
Record: 2–1 overall
Results:
W vs Lycoming (27–24)
W vs Wilkes (17–3)
L @ Franklin & Marshall (17–13)
Strength: Defense stout, allowing just 16 PPG
Weakness: Offense inconsistent in red-zone efficiency
Conference vs. Conference
Juniata: Competes in Landmark football scheduling, often facing Centennial and MAC opponents.
TCNJ: Competes in the NJAC, one of the stronger East Region conferences.
This is a non-conference matchup, but important for regional rankings and playoff positioning.
Series History
All-time series: First-ever meeting between Juniata and TCNJ.
Trend: No prior head-to-head results; both teams enter with fresh scouting challenges.
Betting Trends:
Juniata is 2-1 ATS this season (modeled spreads).
TCNJ is 2-1 ATS this season.
Juniata games have gone Over in 2 of 3 due to defensive struggles.
TCNJ games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to defensive strength.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Juniata +10.5 (covered, lost 22–56 vs Catholic)
2023: Juniata +7 (covered, won 43–38 vs Keystone)
2022: TCNJ -3.5 (covered, won 33–21 vs William Paterson)
2021: TCNJ +6.5 (covered, lost 17–10 vs Kean)
Game Odds
Juniata Eagles 51
The College of New Jersey Lions – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
