Venue & Logistics
Stadium: Centreville Bank Stadium, Pawtucket, Rhode Island – the brand‑new home of the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox, hosting its first‑ever football game under the lights.
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM EDT.
Capacity: ~10,000.
Surface: Artificial turf.
Event: 2025 Governor’s Cup – annual rivalry between URI and Brown.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
Weather Forecast (Pawtucket, RI)
Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall evening.
Temperature at kickoff: ~18°C (64°F).
Winds: 8–12 km/h from the northwest.
Chance of rain: <10%.
Impact: Perfect football weather — no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Rhode Island Rams (4–1):
QB1 Devin Farrell healthy, averaging 287 passing yards/game.
RB1 Antwain Littleton probable (minor ankle tweak), leads team with 301 rushing yards.
WR1 Marquis Buchanan healthy, averaging 107 receiving yards/game.
Defense missing one rotational linebacker.
Brown Bears (1–1):
QB1 Jake Willcox healthy, threw for 2,482 yards in 2024.
RB1 Matt Childs probable after shoulder bruise.
WR1 Mark Mahoney (565 yards, 5 TDs in 2024) healthy.
Secondary thin after losing a starter in Week 2.
Key Player Matchups
URI QB Devin Farrell vs. Brown Secondary:
Farrell has been efficient (4 TDs, 1 INT) and spreads the ball well. Brown’s secondary has been vulnerable in past seasons.
Brown QB Jake Willcox vs. URI Pass Rush:
Willcox is experienced but has a history of turnovers (13 INTs in 2024). URI’s front seven averages 3 sacks/game.
URI RB Antwain Littleton vs. Brown Run Defense:
Littleton averages 100 rushing yards/game. Brown allowed 150+ rushing yards in both games this season.
WR Duel:
URI’s Buchanan (322 yards, 2 TDs) vs. Brown’s Mahoney (565 yards, 5 TDs in 2024) — both are game‑changers.
Recent Team Form
Rhode Island (4–1):
W vs. Holy Cross (9–7).
W vs. Albany.
W vs. Bryant.
W vs. Maine.
L vs. Delaware (only loss).
Trend: Balanced team, defense allowing just 17 PPG, offense averaging 28 PPG.
Brown (1–1):
W vs. Georgetown.
L vs. Harvard.
Trend: Small sample size, offense averaging 21 PPG, defense allowing 27 PPG.
Conference Context
Rhode Island (CAA, FCS): Competing in the Coastal Athletic Association, currently ranked in the FCS Top 25.
Brown (Ivy League, FCS): Ivy League play just beginning; this is a non‑conference rivalry game.
Implications:
URI seeks to strengthen its playoff résumé.
Brown looks to spoil URI’s momentum and claim state bragging rights.
Series History
All‑Time Head‑to‑Head: Brown leads the series historically, but URI has won four straight Governor’s Cups.
Recent Meetings:
2024: URI defeated Brown.
2023: URI won 35–21.
2022: URI won 38–10.
Trend: URI has dominated the rivalry in recent years.
Betting Trends
Rhode Island Rams:
4–1 ATS this season.
3 of last 5 games have gone under due to defensive strength.
Brown Bears:
1–1 ATS this season.
2 of last 3 Governor’s Cups have gone over.
Historical Betting Results
2024: URI –7, won 28–14 → Cover, Under.
2023: URI –10, won 35–21 → Cover, Over.
2022: URI –14, won 38–10 → Cover, Under.
Game Odds
Rhode Island Rams – 10.5
Brown Bears 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025
