D3-CFB Game Preview: Moravian Greyhounds (0-1) vs. Rowan Profs (0-0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Coach Richard Wackar Stadium, Glassboro, New Jersey

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: Rowan Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Temperature: ~78°F (26°C)

Humidity: ~60%

Wind: SW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Minimal — mild temperatures and light wind should allow both passing and kicking games to operate normally.

Injury Report

Moravian Greyhounds

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Muhlenberg. Starting QB, RB, and WR corps available.

Defensive starters healthy; no key absences noted.

Rowan Profs

No significant injuries reported ahead of season opener. QB1 and top RB cleared to play.

Offensive line depth intact; secondary at full strength.

Key Player Matchups

Moravian QB vs. Rowan Secondary — Greyhounds’ passer threw for 267 yards in the opener; Rowan’s DBs will be tested early.

Rowan RB1 vs. Moravian Front Seven — Profs’ lead back will look to exploit a Moravian defense that allowed 204 rushing yards to Muhlenberg.

Moravian WR1 vs. Rowan CB1 — Deep-threat receiver could be a difference-maker if Moravian can protect the QB.

Special Teams — Both teams have reliable kickers; field position could be pivotal in a close contest.

Recent Form

Moravian Greyhounds

L 19–38 @ Muhlenberg — Offense moved the ball (354 total yards) but defense gave up big plays on the ground.

Strength: Passing game efficiency.

Weakness: Rush defense.

Rowan Profs

Season opener — no 2025 data yet.

2024: Finished strong with wins over Kean, Montclair State, and William Paterson.

Series History

All-time meetings: First-ever meeting between the programs.

Trend: No historical data — both teams will be looking to set the tone in this new matchup.

Betting Trends & Angles

Moravian: 2-3 in last 5 games (unofficial DIII tracking), averaging 32.4 PPG and allowing 28.0 PPG.

Rowan: 4-1 in last 5 games, averaging 26.2 PPG and allowing 30.6 PPG.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Rowan games.

Situational: Rowan at home in season opener; Moravian on the road for second straight week.

Game Odds

Moravian Greyhounds                  51.5

Rowan Profs                                      – 6.5

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

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