D3-CFB Game Preview: Union Garnet Chargers (0-0) vs. #4 Susquehanna River Hawks (0-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Amos Alonzo Stagg Field at Doug Arthur Stadium – Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: FloSports (video), 88.9 WQSU‑FM (radio), live stats via Susquehanna Athletics

Capacity: ~3,500

Weather Forecast (Selinsgrove, PA – Kickoff)

Conditions: Morning showers possible, then overcast with occasional rain

Temperature: ~69°F (21°C)

Wind: WSW at 5–10 mph

Precipitation Chance: ~90% in the morning, tapering off by mid‑afternoon

Impact: Wet turf early could affect footing and ball security; light wind unlikely to alter passing/kicking significantly

Injury Report

Union (NY)

No major preseason injuries reported; starting QB and RB rotations intact

OL depth healthy after 2024 late‑season attrition

#4 Susquehanna

No significant absences from the two‑deep; returning most key starters from 2024 playoff run

WR and DB units at full strength

Team Records & 2024 Recap

Union: 6‑4 overall (Liberty League), closed 2024 with losses in 3 of last 4

Susquehanna: 12‑2 overall (Landmark Conference champions), reached NCAA semifinals before falling to eventual champion North Central

Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)

Union

L @ RPI 24‑7

W vs. Rochester 34‑13

L vs. Ithaca 24‑0

L @ Hobart 27‑0

W vs. Buffalo State 31‑10

Susquehanna

L @ North Central 66‑0 (NCAA Semifinal)

W vs. Bethel 24‑21 (Quarterfinal)

W @ Saint John’s (MN) 41‑38 (Third Round)

W vs. Hobart 42‑35 (Second Round)

W @ Lycoming 55‑7

Key Player Matchups

QB Union vs. LB Mason Cooper (SUS)

Union’s QB must manage pressure from Cooper, a sideline‑to‑sideline tackler.

RB Union vs. Susquehanna Front Seven

Establishing the run is critical to keep Susquehanna’s offense off the field.

QB Eddie Scott (SUS) vs. Union Secondary

Scott’s efficiency and deep‑ball accuracy will test Union’s corners.

WR Rashan La Mons (SUS) vs. Union Special Teams

La Mons is a dangerous return man with multiple punt return TDs in 2024.

Union OL vs. Susquehanna Pass Rush

Protecting the pocket is key against a defense that thrives on TFLs and sacks.

Series History

All-Time: Susquehanna leads 3‑2

Last Meeting: Nov. 14, 2009 — Susquehanna 28, Union 17 in Schenectady, NY

First Meeting: 1962 — Susquehanna 46, Union 9

Union’s last win: 2008 (51‑45 in Selinsgrove)

Betting Trends

Union: 2‑3 in last 5 games vs. Susquehanna (historical), 1‑3 ATS in last 4 overall

Susquehanna: 8‑0 at home in 2024; average margin of victory at home +21.5

OVER has hit in 3 of Susquehanna’s last 4 home games vs. non‑conference opponents

Game Odds

Union Garnet Chargers                  54.5

Susquehanna River Hawks           – 17.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025