Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Toppa Field, 23 Warner Street, Newport, Rhode Island
Broadcast: Salve Regina Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Newport, RI)
Kickoff Temp: ~73°F (23°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — ideal for both passing and rushing attacks; minimal weather-related impact expected.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Western New England:
No confirmed public injuries; returning starting QB and top RB from 2024 squad that averaged over 30 PPG.
Salve Regina:
No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 win over UMass Dartmouth.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Western New England: W-W-L-L-W — Averaging 35.2 PPG, defense allowing 28.4 PPG.
Salve Regina: W-W-L-L-W — Averaging 27.4 PPG, defense allowing 24.2 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Salve Regina leads recent series.
Last Meeting: 2024 — Salve Regina won 38–28 in Springfield, rallying from a halftime deficit.
Trend: Home team has won the last three meetings; games often feature high offensive output.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Western New England: Veteran QB with strong arm and mobility; excels in play-action passing.
Salve Regina: Dual-threat QB who accounted for 3 total TDs in Week 1 win.
Skill Positions:
WNE RB1 vs. Salve Regina front seven — Golden Bears’ run game averaged 180 YPG in 2024.
Salve WR1 vs. WNE secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
WNE pass rush vs. Salve OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Seahawks’ balanced attack.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Salve Regina is 7-3 in last 10 home games (straight up).
Western New England is 4-1 ATS in last 5 games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).
Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these programs.
Game Odds
Western New England Golden Bears 51.5
Salve Regina Seahawks – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
