D3-CFB Game Preview: Widener Pride (1-0) vs. Stevenson Mustangs (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Mustang Stadium, Owings Mills, Maryland

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: Stevenson Sports Network (streaming) / Live Stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Temperature: ~72°F (22°C)

Humidity: ~64%

Wind: Light, 4–6 mph from the southeast

Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games

Injury Report

Widener Pride

Starting QB, top RB, and leading WR all available.

OL depth intact; defensive starters healthy.

Stevenson Mustangs

No significant injuries reported. QB rotation healthy; defensive secondary at full strength.

Key Player Matchups

Widener QB vs. Stevenson Secondary — Widener’s signal-caller threw for over 250 yards and 3 TDs in the opener; Stevenson allowed 250+ passing yards in Week 1.

Stevenson RB vs. Widener Front Seven — Mustangs’ lead back averaged 5.2 YPC in the opener; Widener’s run defense held Geneva to under 100 yards rushing.

Widener WR1 vs. Stevenson CB1 — A battle between a deep-threat receiver and Stevenson’s top cover man; could decide explosive play potential.

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

Recent Form

Widener Pride

W 44–18 vs. Geneva College — Balanced offense, opportunistic defense with multiple takeaways.

Strength: Passing efficiency, turnover margin (+2).

Weakness: Penalties (over 60 yards lost in opener).

Stevenson Mustangs

W 27–32 @ Bridgewater (VA) — Won a shootout; offense showed big-play ability, but defense gave up 400+ total yards.

Strength: Explosive plays on offense.

Weakness: Pass defense under pressure.

Series History

All-time meetings: Widener leads 10–4

Last meeting: Oct. 12, 2024 — Widener 30, Stevenson 0 in Chester, PA.

Widener’s defense pitched a shutout; offense controlled time of possession.

Betting Trends & Angles

Widener: 4-1 ATS in last 5 games (unofficial DIII tracking).

Stevenson: 3-2 ATS in last 5 home games.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings.

Game Odds

Widener Pride                  52.5

Stevenson Mustangs      – 3.5

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

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