Venue & Game Details
Conference: Rowan (NJAC – New Jersey Athletic Conference) vs. Lycoming (Landmark Conference in football)
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: David Person Field, Williamsport, Pennsylvania (Capacity ~5,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: Rowan Radio WGLS 89.7 FM / ESPN Gamecast
Weather Forecast (Williamsport, PA)
Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~20% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild conditions; no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-III programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Rowan Profs:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 56–0 rout of Moravian.
WR1 expected to play after a minor hamstring tweak.
Defensive line fully intact.
Lycoming Warriors:
QB healthy, but OL depth thin after Week 2 ankle injury (questionable).
RB1 expected to return after missing time with a shoulder issue.
Secondary missing one starting CB (out).
Key Player Matchups
Rowan QB vs. Lycoming Secondary
Rowan’s passing game has been explosive (56 points vs Moravian). Lycoming’s DBs must avoid giving up deep shots.
Lycoming RB Committee vs. Rowan Front Seven
The Warriors lean on their ground game to control tempo. Rowan’s linebackers must contain early-down runs.
Special Teams
Rowan has been consistent in the kicking game; Lycoming has had miscues that cost field position.
Recent Team Form
Rowan (2025 Season so far):
Record: 1–0–1 overall
Results:
T vs Case Western Reserve (17–17, suspended)
W vs Moravian (56–0)
Strength: Balanced offense, dominant defense (allowing just 8.5 PPG)
Weakness: Limited sample size, untested against stronger competition
Lycoming (2025 Season so far):
Record: 0–3 overall
Results:
L vs TCNJ (27–24)
L @ Montclair State (27–24)
L vs Dickinson (52–29)
Strength: Offense capable of scoring in spurts
Weakness: Defense allowing 35+ PPG, struggling in close games
Conference vs. Conference
Rowan: NJAC contender, historically strong in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Lycoming: Landmark Conference member, rebuilding but competitive.
This is a non-conference matchup, but important for regional rankings and playoff positioning.
Series History
All-time series: First-ever meeting between Rowan and Lycoming.
Trend: No prior head-to-head results; both teams enter with fresh scouting challenges.
Betting Trends:
Rowan is 2-0 ATS in last two games (modeled).
Lycoming is 0-3 ATS this season.
Rowan games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to defensive dominance.
Lycoming games have gone Over in 2 of 3 due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Rowan +3.5 (covered, lost 24–21 vs Salisbury)
2023: Rowan -7.5 (covered, won 31–14 vs TCNJ)
2022: Lycoming +6.5 (covered, lost 28–24 vs Susquehanna)
2021: Lycoming -3.5 (covered, won 21–17 vs Wilkes)
Game Odds
Rowan Profs – 10.5
Lycoming Warriors 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
