D3-CFB Game Preview: Salve Regina Seahawks (2-0) vs. William Paterson Pioneers (0-1)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Wightman Stadium, Wayne, New Jersey (Capacity: ~3,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NJAC Network

Weather Forecast (Wayne, NJ)

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)

Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Salve Regina Seahawks (NEWMAC):

QB Jack Maguire (ankle) – Probable.

RB Jordan Brown (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

William Paterson Pioneers (NJAC):

QB Chris Andrews (starter, 2 TDs, 3 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Jaylen Thomas (knee) – Probable.

WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

 Key Player Matchups

QB Jack Maguire (Salve Regina) vs. William Paterson Secondary

Maguire’s efficiency and ability to extend plays will test the Pioneers’ defensive backs.

RB Jordan Brown (Salve Regina) vs. William Paterson Front Seven

If active, Brown’s downhill running could help Salve Regina control tempo.

QB Chris Andrews (William Paterson) vs. Salve Regina Pass Rush

Andrews has struggled with turnovers; Salve’s aggressive front will look to capitalize.

WR Evan Miller (William Paterson) vs. Salve Regina Corners

If cleared, Miller is Andrews’ top target; Salve will likely shade coverage his way.

Recent Team Form

Salve Regina Seahawks (2–0, NEWMAC)

9/6/25: W 34–13 vs. UMass Dartmouth

9/13/25: W 34–28 (OT) vs. Western New England

Trend: Offense averaging 34 PPG; defense allowing 20.5 PPG.

William Paterson Pioneers (0–2, NJAC)

9/6/25: L 21–20 vs. Western Connecticut

9/13/25: L 45–0 vs. Rowan

Trend: Offense averaging 10 PPG; defense allowing 33 PPG.

Series History

This is the first-ever meeting between Salve Regina and William Paterson.

Betting Trends

Salve Regina:

4–1 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

5–0 SU in last 5 games.

William Paterson:

1–4 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

1–4 SU in last 5 home games.

Head-to-Head: First meeting.

Historical Betting Results

Salve Regina: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common when defense controls pace.

William Paterson: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.

NEWMAC vs. NJAC: NEWMAC teams cover ~59% of the time in interconference matchups.

Game Odds

Salve Regina Seahawks                 – 14.5

William Paterson Pioneers          47.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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