D3-CFB Game Preview: Washington and Jefferson Presidents (8-2) vs. Susquehanna River Hawks (8-2)

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Venue & Event Details

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

Kickoff: 12:00 PM EST

Broadcast: ESPN+ and WQSU 88.9 FM radio

Weather Forecast

Temperature: Mid-40s °F at kickoff, dropping into upper 30s by evening

Conditions: Cloudy skies, winds 10–12 mph

Impact: Passing games may be slightly affected; rushing and ball control favored

Injury Report

Washington & Jefferson: No major injuries reported; QB and WR corps healthy after dominant win vs Geneva (49–7).

Susquehanna: RB Rahshan La Mons (probable, missed early season but returned strong with 640 yards, 9 TDs); OL depth adjusted due to minor injuries but starters available.

Key Player Matchups

W&J QB (2,200+ yards, 20 TDs) vs Susquehanna Secondary: Presidents rely on efficient passing, while River Hawks defense allowed just 6.2 points per game in conference play.

Susquehanna QB Josh Ehrlich: Landmark Offensive Athlete of the Week twice; 2,150 passing yards, 25 TDs, only 1 INT, plus 609 rushing yards. His dual-threat ability will test W&J’s defense.

RB Rahshan La Mons (Susquehanna): 640 yards, 9 TDs vs W&J front seven that dominated Geneva and Waynesburg in recent weeks.

Recent Team Forms

W&J: Won 5 straight, including 67–0 vs Thiel, 49–7 vs Geneva, 28–17 vs Case Western.

Susquehanna: Won 5 straight, including 48–7 vs Moravian, 26–3 vs Wilkes, 34–0 vs Western Connecticut.

Series History

All-time: W&J leads 2–1 vs Susquehanna.

Last meeting: W&J won 28–17 in 2024.

Betting Trends

W&J is 6–4 ATS this season.

Susquehanna is 7–3 ATS.

Overs have hit in 3 of last 5 Susquehanna games.

Historical Betting Results

PAC teams are 7–5 vs Landmark teams in NCAA playoffs over the past decade.

W&J has covered in 4 of last 6 postseason games.

Susquehanna has covered in 5 of last 7 playoff appearances.

Prediction: Susquehanna 34 – Washington & Jefferson 24

Game Odds

Washington and Jefferson Presidents     54.5

Susquehanna River Hawks                           – 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025

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