D3-CFB Game Preview: Misericordia Cougars (3-1) vs. Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen (3-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Arnold Field, Annville, PA

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET

Event: Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) matchup

Broadcast: MAC Network / Local Radio

Weather Forecast (Annville, PA)

Kickoff Temp: ~63°F

Conditions: Sunny, crisp fall afternoon

Wind: NW at 7–10 mph

Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather

Injury Report

Misericordia: No major injuries; QB Jacob Hunter (600+ yards passing, dual-threat ability) fully active.

Lebanon Valley: No significant injuries reported; RB rotation intact.

Player Matchups

Misericordia Cougars

QB Jacob Hunter: 600+ passing yards, rushing TD vs Widener.

RB Maurice Franklin: 650+ rushing yards, 9 TDs through 5 games.

WR balanced corps: Multiple red-zone targets.

Defense: 7 INTs in 4 games; DL Zach Anspach anchors front.

Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen

QB steady starter: 1,000+ yards, 8 TDs.

RB committee: 150+ YPG rushing.

WR top target: 300+ yards, 3 TD.

Defense: Allowing just 20.8 PPG; strong against the run.

Key Battle: Franklin’s rushing attack vs. Lebanon Valley’s disciplined front seven.

Team Records & Recent Form

Misericordia

W vs Albright 42-21

L @ Widener 21-7

W vs Alvernia 41-10

L @ Delaware Valley 28-6

W vs Keystone 24-14

Lebanon Valley

W vs FDU-Florham 37-13

W vs Eastern 24-21

W @ Delaware Valley 21-18

L vs Franklin & Marshall 31-21

W @ Albright 27-0

Series History

All-time: Lebanon Valley leads 10-2.

Last meeting (Oct 26, 2024): Lebanon Valley 20, Misericordia 9.

Misericordia’s last win: 2019 (35-32, 4OT).

Lebanon Valley has won 4 straight in the series.

Betting Trends

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

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

Lebanon Valley has covered in 4 straight vs Misericordia.

Misericordia overs have hit in 3 of 5 games.

Game Odds

Misericordia Cougars                                     47.5

Lebanon Valley Flying Dutchmen              – 7.5

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

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