D3-CFB Game Preview: U-New England Nor’easters (4-0) vs. Endicott Gulls (3-1)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Hempstead Stadium (capacity ~3,000)

Location: Beverly, Massachusetts

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+ / CCC Network

Weather Forecast (Beverly, MA)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon

Temperature: ~70°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 8–12 mph off the Atlantic

Impact: Passing/kicking could be slightly affected by crosswinds; rushing attacks may be emphasized

Injury Report

University of New England Nor’easters (4–0, 1–0 CCC):

QB Chris McNulty – Probable (ankle soreness; threw 3 TDs vs Western New England)

RB Ja’Calvin Newsom – Questionable (hamstring tightness)

Endicott Gulls (3–1, 1–0 CCC):

QB Mike Ingrao – Probable (shoulder soreness; 8 TDs through 4 games)

WR Jalen Brown – Probable (knee bruise; leads team in receptions)

LB Tyler Ross – Questionable (ankle)

Key Player Matchups

QB Chris McNulty (UNE) vs Endicott Secondary

McNulty has been efficient, leading UNE to 4 straight wins. Endicott’s defense must limit his deep ball.

RB Ja’Calvin Newsom (UNE) vs LB Tyler Ross (Endicott)

Newsom is UNE’s top rusher; Ross is Endicott’s defensive anchor.

QB Mike Ingrao (Endicott) vs UNE Pass Rush

Ingrao is a dual‑threat QB who can extend plays; UNE’s front seven must pressure him.

WR Jalen Brown (Endicott) vs CB Marcus Hall (UNE)

Brown is Ingrao’s go‑to target; Hall is UNE’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

University of New England (4–0, 1–0 CCC):

W 37–31 vs Western New England (9/27/25)

W 35–8 @ Castleton (9/20/25)

W 41–3 vs WPI (9/13/25)

W 56–49 (OT) vs Coast Guard (9/6/25)

Offense: ~42.3 PPG Defense: ~22.8 PPG

Endicott (3–1, 1–0 CCC):

W 27–14 vs Husson (9/27/25)

L 39–7 @ UNE (10/19/24, last meeting)

W 28–20 vs RPI (9/28/24)

W 35–27 vs Hardin‑Simmons (10/5/24)

Offense: ~28.5 PPG Defense: ~21.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Endicott leads overall, but UNE has closed the gap in recent years.

Recent:

2024: UNE 39–7 (in Biddeford, ME)

2023: Endicott 28–14

2022: Endicott 31–17

Trend: UNE snapped Endicott’s streak with a dominant win in 2024.

ATS (Against the Spread):

UNE: 3–1 ATS last 4

Endicott: 2–2 ATS last 4

Historical Betting Results:

UNE covered in 2024’s 39–7 upset

Endicott covered in 2022 & 2023 wins

Projected Score: Endicott 31 – UNE 27

Game Odds

U-New England Nor’easters        56

Endicott Gulls                                    – 7

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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