Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Venue: Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NCAA.com live stats
Weather Forecast (West Haven, CT)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny, light coastal breeze (5–7 mph)
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing or kicking games.
Injury Report
Saginaw Valley State (SVSU):
No major injuries reported. QB rotation remains stable with Andrew Duffy leading the offense.
RB depth intact; no confirmed absences.
New Haven (UNH):
No official injury list released, but offensive struggles suggest lingering depth issues at WR and OL.
QB A. Duffy (ironically same name as SVSU’s QB but different player) has been healthy but under pressure behind a shaky line.
Key Player Matchups
QB Andrew Duffy (SVSU) vs. New Haven Secondary
Duffy: 49/90, 560 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT through two games. Needs efficiency to exploit UNH’s pass defense.
WR K. Wilder (SVSU) vs. UNH Corners
Wilder: 10 receptions, 169 yards. Deep threat who can stretch the field.
New Haven QB (A. Duffy) vs. SVSU Pass Rush
UNH offense has sputtered (just 28 points in two games). Protecting the QB is critical.
SVSU RB Committee vs. UNH Front Seven
Cardinals’ ground game has been balanced; if they control tempo, UNH faces uphill battle.
Recent Team Form
Saginaw Valley State (1–1)
8/28/25: Lost 28–21 vs. Northeastern State
9/6/25: Won 49–28 vs. Gannon
2024 season ended with narrow losses to Michigan Tech and Ferris State.
Trend: Offense showing balance; defense still vulnerable to big plays.
New Haven (0–2)
8/29/25: Lost 31–14 @ Marist
9/6/25: Lost 48–14 @ Mercer
2024 season ended 6–5, but offense has regressed early in 2025.
Trend: Defense giving up 40+ points per game; offense averaging just 14 PPG.
Series History
This is a rare non-conference matchup between SVSU and New Haven.
No recent head-to-head meetings recorded in NCAA archives.
First modern-era clash at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium.
Betting Trends
Saginaw Valley State:
5–5 ATS in last 10 games.
Overs hit in 6 of last 9 due to offensive balance.
New Haven:
3–7 ATS in last 10 games.
Unders hit in 4 of last 6, reflecting offensive struggles.
Conference Trends: GLIAC teams are 7–3 SU in last 10 vs. NE10 opponents.
Historical Betting Results
Saginaw Valley State: Historically strong at home ATS, but less reliable on the road.
New Haven: Struggles to cover against out-of-conference opponents, especially GLIAC and PSAC teams.
Interconference Matchups: GLIAC favorites cover ~60% of the time vs. NE10 underdogs over the past decade.
Game Odds
Saginaw Valley State Cardinals – 7.5
New Haven Chargers 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
