D2-CFB Game Preview: Saint Anselm Hawks (1-1) vs. Assumption Greyhounds (1-1)

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Venue & Logistics

Venue: Brian Kelly ’83 Stadium, Worcester, Massachusetts (home of Assumption Greyhounds)

Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM ET

Broadcast: FloCollege streaming

Weather Forecast (Worcester, MA)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild evening

Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling to 63°F (17°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 5–8 mph from the northwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

Saint Anselm Hawks:

QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

Assumption Greyhounds:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

Saint Anselm QB1 vs. Assumption Secondary – Hawks’ passing game must exploit a Greyhounds’ secondary missing a starter.

Assumption RB Committee vs. Saint Anselm Front Seven – Greyhounds’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Hawks must control the trenches.

WR1 (Saint Anselm) vs. Assumption Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Assumption must double him to avoid explosive plays.

Special Teams: Both squads have shown inconsistency in the kicking game; field position could be decisive.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: Assumption leads the series in recent years.

Most Recent: Assumption defeated Saint Anselm in 2024 by double digits.

Trend: Greyhounds have historically controlled the matchup, especially in Worcester.

Betting Trends

Saint Anselm is 2-5 ATS in last 7 road games.

Assumption is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.

The Under has hit in 4 of Saint Anselm’s last 6 games.

Assumption is 3-0 SU vs. Saint Anselm since 2022.

Historical Betting Results

2024: Assumption -6.5, won 28-14 → Cover, Under

2023: Assumption -7.5, won 31-17 → Cover, Under

2022: Assumption -3.5, won 24-21 → Cover, Over

Game Odds

Saint Anselm Hawks                       46.5

Assumption Greyhounds              – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 18, 2025