D3-CFB Game Preview: Lycoming Warriors (0-1) vs. Montclair State Red Hawks (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Sprague Field, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043

Broadcast: Red Hawk Sports Network live stream

Weather Forecast (Montclair, NJ)

Kickoff Temp: ~76°F (24°C)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)

Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Lycoming Warriors:

No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from 2024 roster.

Montclair State Red Hawks:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 loss to USMMA.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

Lycoming: L-L-W-W-L — Offense averaged 22.4 PPG; defense allowed 27.6 PPG.

Montclair State: L-L-L-W-L — Offense averaged 17.0 PPG; defense allowed 27.8 PPG.

Series History

All-Time: Limited recent history; non-conference matchup.

Trend: First meeting in several seasons; no modern-era head-to-head data.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Lycoming: Returning starter with strong arm; thrives in intermediate passing game.

Montclair State: Dual-threat QB capable of extending plays; needs improved efficiency after Week 1.

Skill Positions:

Lycoming RB1 vs. Montclair front seven — Warriors’ run game could control tempo.

Montclair WR1 vs. Lycoming secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

Montclair pass rush vs. Lycoming OL — pressure could force quick throws and turnovers.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Montclair State is 5-2 in last 7 home openers (straight up).

Lycoming is 4-1 ATS in last 5 games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).

Under would have cashed in 3 of Montclair’s last 4 home games.

Game Odds

Lycoming Warriors                          46.5

Montclair State Red Hawks         – 4.5

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