D3-CFB Game Preview: Stevenson Mustangs (3-0) vs. FDU-Florham Devils (0-3)

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Venue & Logistics

Location: Robert T. Shields Field, Madison, New Jersey (home of FDU-Florham Devils)

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)

Conference: Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) – both teams are MAC rivals

Weather Forecast (Madison, NJ)

Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal football weather, minimal weather-related disruptions expected

Injury Report (as of latest updates)

Stevenson Mustangs: No major reported injuries; depth chart intact heading into Week 4

FDU-Florham Devils: Minor knocks from Week 3, but no confirmed long-term absences
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Stevenson’s balanced passing attack has leaned on efficiency and red-zone execution.

FDU-Florham’s QB play has been inconsistent, with turnovers proving costly in early-season losses.

Running Game:

Stevenson RB unit averaging over 150 yards per game in September.

FDU-Florham has struggled against the run, conceding big plays in Weeks 1–3.

Defensive Edge:

Stevenson’s front seven has been disruptive, forcing multiple turnovers in their 3–0 start.

FDU-Florham’s secondary will be tested against Stevenson’s vertical passing threats.

Recent Team Form

Stevenson Mustangs (3–0 in 2025)

W 35–13 vs. Alvernia (Sept 20)

W 19–3 vs. Widener (Sept 13)

W 32–27 vs. Bridgewater (VA) (Sept 7)

Momentum: Strong defensive showings, opportunistic offense

FDU-Florham Devils (0–3 in 2025)

L 13–37 vs. Lebanon Valley (Sept 13)

L 14–27 vs. King’s College (Sept 20)

L 0–21 vs. St. John Fisher (Sept 6)

Struggles: Offensive inconsistency, defensive lapses

Series History

All-time head-to-head: Split results in recent years

2024: Stevenson 19 – 34 FDU-Florham (Devils win)

2023: Stevenson 24 – 21 FDU-Florham (Mustangs win)

Trend: Last two meetings have been close, with each side taking one

Betting Trends

Stevenson is 3–0 ATS (against the spread) in 2025

FDU-Florham is 0–3 ATS this season

The Under has hit in 2 of Stevenson’s 3 games

Stevenson has covered in 4 of their last 5 MAC road games

FDU-Florham has lost 5 straight games vs. MAC opponents dating back to 2024

Historical Betting Results

2024: FDU-Florham (+7.5) covered and won outright vs. Stevenson (34–19)

2023: Stevenson (-3.5) covered in a narrow 24–21 win

Totals: Both prior matchups finished Under the posted totals (mid-50s range)

Game Odds

Stevenson Mustangs      – 7.5

FDU-Florham Devils        49.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025

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