Venue & Game Details
Location: Lions Stadium, Ewing, NJ
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / TCNJ Athletics Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Ewing, NJ)
Kickoff Temp: ~63°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon
Wind: NW at 7–10 mph
Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather
Injury Report
William Paterson: QB rotation intact; RB starter probable (ankle).
TCNJ: WR top target questionable (hamstring); otherwise healthy.
Player Matchups
William Paterson Pioneers
QB: 800+ yards, 6 TDs, 5 INTs.
RB: 140 YPG combined.
WR leader: 250 yards, 3 TDs.
Defense: Allowed just 7 points vs Castleton last week.
TCNJ Lions
QB: 950+ yards, 8 TDs, 3 INTs.
RB: 130 YPG combined.
WR playmaker: 300 yards, 3 TDs.
Defense: Shut out Juniata 35-0 two weeks ago.
Key Battle: William Paterson’s improving defense vs. TCNJ’s balanced passing attack.
Team Recent Form
William Paterson
L @ Western Connecticut 21-20
L vs Salve Regina 24-12
W @ Moravian 38-14
W vs Castleton 32-7
TCNJ
W @ Lycoming 27-24
W vs Wilkes 17-3
W vs Juniata 35-0
L @ Salisbury (#6) 55-10
Series History
All-time: TCNJ leads 43-8-1
Last meeting (Nov 9, 2024): TCNJ 21, William Paterson 14
TCNJ has won 9 straight in the series.
William Paterson’s last win: 2010 (15-7).
Betting Trends
William Paterson: 2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS; 3-1 O/U.
TCNJ: 3-1 SU, 3-1 ATS; 2-2 O/U.
TCNJ has covered in 6 of last 8 vs William Paterson.
William Paterson overs have hit in 3 of 4 games this season.
Game Odds
William Paterson Pioneers 47.5
TCNJ Lions – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
