D2-CFB Game Preview: Saint Anselm Hawks (3-1) vs. Post Eagles (3-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Municipal Stadium (capacity ~5,000)

Location: Waterbury, Connecticut

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET

Broadcast: CACC Network / ESPN+ simulcast

Weather Forecast (Waterbury, CT)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon

Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, dipping into the low 60s by evening

Wind: 6–10 mph

Impact: Mild breeze could affect special teams, otherwise excellent football weather

Injury Report

Saint Anselm Hawks:

QB Anthony Brown – Probable (ankle soreness)

WR Jalen Smith – Questionable (hamstring)

Post Eagles:

QB Tyler Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Anthony Brown (Saint Anselm) vs Post Secondary

Brown has been efficient, leading a Hawks offense that has averaged 30+ points in recent wins.

WR Jalen Smith (Saint Anselm) vs CB Jordan Carter (Post)

Smith is the Hawks’ top deep threat; Carter is Post’s best cover corner.

QB Tyler Johnson (Post) vs Saint Anselm Pass Rush

Johnson has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Hawks defense that thrives on pressure.

RB Chris Allen (Post) vs LB Tyler Bradley (Saint Anselm)

Allen is Post’s most consistent offensive weapon; Bradley leads Saint Anselm in tackles.

Recent Team Form

Saint Anselm Hawks (3–1, NE10)

W 42–28 @ Franklin Pierce

W 20–14 (OT) vs Assumption

L 26–20 (2OT) @ Pace

W 37–14 vs Southern Connecticut

Offense: ~29.7 PPG Defense: ~21.5 PPG

Post Eagles (3–2, Independent)

W 27–19 @ Pace

W 39–30 vs Southern Connecticut

W 51–14 vs West Virginia Wesleyan

L 28–27 vs American International

L 51–7 @ New Haven

Offense: ~28.8 PPG Defense: ~35.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Saint Anselm leads 3–0

Recent:

2024: Saint Anselm 56–28

2023: Saint Anselm 42–21

2022: Saint Anselm 24–20

Trend: Hawks have won all meetings, with margins increasing in the last two years.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Saint Anselm: 4–1 ATS last 5

Post: 2–3 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

Saint Anselm has covered in 2 straight vs Post

Post has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 games vs NE10 opponents

Projected Score: Saint Anselm 38 – Post 20

Game Odds

Saint Anselm Hawks       – 13.5

Post Eagles                         56

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

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