Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Arute Field, New Britain, Connecticut
Capacity: ~5,500
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (New Britain, CT)
Kickoff Temperature: ~72–73°F (22–23°C)
Conditions: Cloudy, humid
Wind: Light, ~5 mph from the north/northeast
Precipitation: 10–17% chance of light showers
Impact: Minimal weather impact; comfortable fall football conditions
Injury Report
Dartmouth Big Green: No reported injuries
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils: No reported injuries
Key Player Matchups
Dartmouth QB Jameson Wang vs. CCSU Secondary
Wang is a dual-threat QB who accounted for over 3,000 total yards in 2024.
CCSU’s secondary has been inconsistent, allowing 59 points to UConn earlier this season.
CCSU QB vs. Dartmouth Front Seven
CCSU has rotated QBs but leaned on a balanced attack.
Dartmouth’s defense is traditionally stout, holding New Hampshire to 20 points in their opener.
Dartmouth WR Samuel Musungu vs. CCSU Corners
Musungu is Dartmouth’s top returning receiver.
CCSU has given up explosive plays in the passing game.
CCSU RB Mitchell Summers vs. Dartmouth Linebackers
Summers is a physical runner who can control tempo.
Dartmouth allowed 27 points to UNH, showing vulnerability against the run.
Recent Team Form
Dartmouth Big Green (1–0)
W 27–20 vs. New Hampshire (Week 3, 2025)
Strengths: Balanced offense, experienced QB.
Weaknesses: Secondary gave up chunk plays late in the UNH game.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (2–2)
L 14–16 @ Merrimack (Week 4)
W 31–7 vs. St. Francis (Week 3)
W 34–7 vs. American International (Week 2)
L 13–59 @ UConn (Week 1)
Strengths: Strong at home, opportunistic defense.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent QB play, turnover issues.
Conference vs. Conference
Dartmouth: Ivy League (non-scholarship FCS)
Central Connecticut State: Northeast Conference (NEC, scholarship FCS)
This is a non-conference FCS matchup with Ivy vs. NEC bragging rights.
Series History
All-time series: Central Connecticut leads 1–0.
Last meeting: Oct. 19, 2024 – CCSU upset Dartmouth 20–16 in Hanover.
Trend: This is only the second-ever meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
Dartmouth Big Green:
4–1 ATS in last 5 Ivy vs. NEC matchups.
3 of last 5 games have gone Over.
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils:
2–2 ATS in 2025.
5–2 ATS in last 7 home games.
4 of last 6 games have gone Under.
Historical Betting Results
2024: CCSU +6.5 covered in 20–16 win at Dartmouth (Under cashed).
No other prior meetings.
Game Odds
Dartmouth Big Green – 7.5
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
