FCS-CFB Game Preview: Lafayette Leopards (1-1) vs. Georgetown Hoyas (2-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Location: Cooper Field, Washington, D.C.

Conference: Patriot League opener for both teams

Broadcast: ESPN+ (streaming)

Notable: Final game of a three-game road stretch for Lafayette; Georgetown looking to start 3–0 for the first time since 2018

Weather Outlook (as of Sept. 11)

Forecast: Clear skies, no precipitation

Temperature at Kickoff: ~65°F, cooling to ~61°F by 4th quarter

Humidity: 45–55%

Wind: E/ENE 7 mph — minimal impact on passing/kicking game

Impact: Ideal football conditions; no weather-related handicapping adjustments

Injury & Availability Report

Lafayette: No reported injuries

Georgetown: No reported injuries

Recent Form

Lafayette:

W 42–26 at Stonehill — offense exploded after slow opener

L 26–7 at Bowling Green — struggled against FBS opponent

Georgetown:

W 31–20 vs. Wagner — balanced offense, strong 2nd half

W 51–14 at Davidson — dominant start to season

Series History

All-Time: Georgetown leads recent series 2–1 over last three meetings

Last Meeting: 2024 — Lafayette 37, Georgetown 17

Trend: Home team has won 2 of last 3

Betting Trends

Lafayette: 1–1 ATS in 2025; covered in win vs. Stonehill

Georgetown: 2–0 ATS in 2025; both wins by 11+ points

Over has hit in both teams’ most recent games

Game Odds

Lafayette Leopards                          50.5

Georgetown Hoyas                         – 3.5

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

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