Venue & Logistics
Venue: Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Weather Forecast (West Haven, CT)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 65°F (18°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 6–10 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
New Haven Chargers:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
SVSU QB1 vs. New Haven Secondary – The Cardinals’ passing game has been efficient; Chargers’ banged-up secondary must hold up.
New Haven QB A. Duffy vs. SVSU Defense – Duffy has thrown for 560 yards and 3 TDs through two games; he’ll be tested by SVSU’s pass rush.
WR K. Wilder (SVSU) vs. New Haven Corners – Wilder has 10 catches for 169 yards; he’s the go-to target.
Special Teams: Both squads have shown inconsistency in the kicking game; field position could be decisive.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: First-ever meeting between Saginaw Valley State and New Haven.
Trend: Both programs are looking to establish momentum in interregional play.
Betting Trends
Saginaw Valley is 5-2 ATS in last 7 non-conference games.
New Haven is 1-5 ATS in last 6 home games.
The Over has hit in 4 of SVSU’s last 6 games.
New Haven is 0-2 SU to start 2025.
Historical Betting Results
2024 (SVSU): -7.5 vs. Gannon, won 35-21 → Cover, Over
2024 (New Haven): +3.5 vs. Saint Anselm, lost 14-7 → No Cover, Under
2023 (SVSU): -6.5 vs. Northwood, won 31-14 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals – 10.5
New Haven Chargers 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
