Venue & Game Details
Matchup: Merrimack Warriors vs. Stony Brook Seawolves
Kickoff Time: 3:30 PM ET
Venue: Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook, New York
Capacity: ~12,300
Broadcast: FloFootball
Weather Forecast (Stony Brook, NY)
Kickoff Temperature: ~71°F (22°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild
Wind: 7–10 mph from the southwest
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Excellent fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Merrimack Warriors:
QB Ayden Pereira – healthy, 563 passing yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; also 201 rushing yards, 1 TD.
RB Brendon Wyatt – healthy, 139 rushing yards, 1 TD.
WR Jalen McDonald – healthy, 169 yards, 12 receptions.
WR Seth Sweitzer – healthy, 143 yards, 1 TD.
Stony Brook Seawolves:
QB Christofer Zellous – healthy, 418 passing yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs; also 133 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
RB Roland Dempster – healthy, 310 rushing yards, 1 TD.
WR Marqeese Dietz – healthy, 156 yards, 1 TD.
WR Jayce Freeman – healthy, 55 yards, 2 TDs.
Key Player Matchups
Ayden Pereira (Merrimack QB) vs. Stony Brook Defense
Pereira is a true dual-threat, averaging 187.7 passing ypg and 67 rushing ypg.
Stony Brook has struggled against mobile quarterbacks.
Christofer Zellous (Stony Brook QB) vs. Merrimack Secondary
Zellous is dangerous both through the air and on the ground.
Merrimack’s defense has allowed 27+ points in 2 of 4 games.
RB Roland Dempster (Stony Brook) vs. Merrimack Front Seven
Dempster averages 103.3 ypg.
Merrimack must contain him to avoid long drives.
WR Jalen McDonald (Merrimack) vs. Stony Brook Corners
McDonald leads Merrimack in receiving yards.
Stony Brook’s secondary has been inconsistent.
Recent Team Form
Merrimack Warriors (2–2)
W 31–6 vs. Saint Anselm (Week 1)
L 27–13 @ Kennesaw State (Week 2)
L 28–20 vs. Sacred Heart (Week 3)
W 19–3 @ Fordham (Week 4, 2024 finale)
Strengths: Dual-threat QB play, opportunistic defense.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent offensive line play.
Stony Brook Seawolves (1–3)
L 31–17 vs. Rhode Island (Week 1)
W 41–18 vs. Fordham (Week 2)
L 35–13 vs. William & Mary (Week 3)
L 55–47 vs. Monmouth (Week 4, 2024 finale)
Strengths: Balanced rushing/passing attack.
Weaknesses: Defense giving up 33.5 ppg.
Conference vs. Conference
Merrimack: Northeast Conference (NEC).
Stony Brook: Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).
This is a non-conference FCS matchup.
Series History
All-time series: Merrimack leads 1–0.
Last meeting: Merrimack defeated Stony Brook 48–28 on Oct. 19, 2024.
Trend: This is only the second-ever meeting.
Betting Trends
Merrimack Warriors:
2–2 ATS in 2025.
4–1 ATS in last 5 road games.
3 of last 4 games have gone Under.
Stony Brook Seawolves:
1–3 ATS in 2025.
2–5 ATS in last 7 home games.
4 of last 6 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Merrimack +7 covered in 48–28 win (Over cashed).
No other prior meetings.
Game Odds
Merrimack Warriors 52
Stony Brook Seawolves – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
