WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Susquehanna University football team returns to the road Saturday, October 10, traveling to Washington, D.C., for a Landmark Conference matchup against Catholic University. Kickoff is scheduled for noon at Cardinal Stadium.
The River Hawks enter the contest ranked No. 22 in the AFCA Division III Coaches Poll and No. 24 in the D3football.com Top 25. After opening the season with three consecutive victories, Susquehanna looks to get back in the win column following a defeat to Christopher Newport on Sept. 26 entering the bye week. SU has won every Landmark game since the conference's entry into football in 2023, amassing an 18-0 record towards three straight Landmark titles. They've outscored the Cardinals 167-48 in that stretch, most recently a 69-13 decision in Selinsgrove last season.
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Offensive Leaders
Susquehanna's offense has averaged 28.3 points and 403.8 yards per game through its first four contests, balancing a productive passing attack with a strong ground game.
Senior running back
Matt Surtz has led the River Hawks on the ground, totaling 435 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 63 carries. Averaging 108.8 yards per game and 6.9 yards per carry, Surtz has provided a consistent presence in the backfield.
Quarterback
Tommy Wright has directed the passing game, completing 65 passes for 890 yards and 10 touchdowns. Wright's 222.5 passing yards per game have helped fuel a receiving corps featuring several playmakers.
Carter McCauley leads the team with 154 receiving yards on eight catches, while
Frankie Mroz has totaled 137 yards and two touchdowns on eight grabs. Another notable name to look out for is
Jimmy Fusaro, who has gotten the majority of catches among the receivers this season with ten, going for 108 yards and one touchdown. Tight end
Noah Confer has shown his vertical presence as well with a pair of touchdown receptions on six catches for 72 yards.
Defensive Standouts
The River Hawks' defense has allowed just 255.0 yards per game through four contests, including an average of 84.8 rushing yards per game.
Linebacker
Brayden Nolan leads Susquehanna with 29 total tackles, including seven tackles for loss and one sack. Defensive lineman
Galen Limantour has also been disruptive up front, recording 20 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks and six quarterback hurries. His 15.5 career sacks put him fourth all-time at Susquehanna.
Vin Raniero has contributed 19 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss, while
Joey Formisano and
Maksim Godbolt have each recorded 19 total tackles. The defensive unit has combined for six sacks and three interceptions.
Eric Spears leads the secondary with two of those picks, while Raniero has the one remaining.
Scouting Catholic
Catholic enters Saturday's matchup following a 49-25 loss to Lycoming in its Landmark Conference opener on October 3. The Cardinals will look to defend their home field against a nationally ranked Susquehanna squad as conference play continues.
The River Hawks will aim to establish their ground game, continue producing explosive plays through the air and apply pressure defensively as they return to conference action.
Game Details
- Who: Susquehanna University at Catholic University
- When: Saturday, October 10, at noon
- Where: Cardinal Stadium — Washington, D.C.
- Live Coverage: Visit the Susquehanna football schedule for available live video and statistics.
Up Next
- Susquehanna returns home Saturday, October 17, to host Moravian University at noon at Amos Alonzo Stagg Field at Doug Arthur Stadium.
