D2-CFB Game Preview: Bentley Falcons (4-3) vs. Saint Anselm Hawks (5-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Grappone Stadium, Manchester, NH

Capacity: ~2,500

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Competition: NE10 Conference Game

Broadcast: FloSports / ESPN Gamecast

Weather Forecast (Manchester, NH – Nov. 1, 2025)

Temperature: ~56°F (13°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (8–12 mph)

Impact: Mild fall weather; no major disruption to passing or kicking expected

Injury Report

Bentley Falcons:

QB rotation stable; no major injuries reported.

RB depth intact after midseason knocks.

DL Anthony Russo – questionable (ankle).

Saint Anselm Hawks:

QB Michael St. Pierre – healthy, leads NE10 in passing yards.

WR Ethan Roberts – probable (hamstring).

LB Connor Walsh – out (shoulder).

Key Player Matchups

QB Michael St. Pierre (SA) vs. Bentley Secondary: St. Pierre has been efficient at home, averaging 250+ yards per game. Bentley’s DBs must limit explosive plays.

Bentley RB Committee vs. Saint Anselm Front Seven: Bentley has leaned on a balanced rushing attack; Saint Anselm’s defense has been inconsistent against the run.

WR Ethan Roberts (SA) vs. Bentley CBs: Roberts is the Hawks’ deep threat; if healthy, he stretches the field.

Bentley OL vs. Saint Anselm Pass Rush: Protecting the QB will be critical against a Hawks defense that thrives on pressure.

Team Recent Form

Bentley Falcons:

Last 5: W-W-W-L-L

Notable Wins: 59-0 vs. Post, 41-34 OT vs. AIC

Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense

Saint Anselm Hawks:

Last 5: W-W-W-W-L

Notable Wins: 27-14 vs. AIC, 21-0 vs. Franklin Pierce

Strength: Passing attack, undefeated at home (3-0)

Series History

2024: Bentley defeated Saint Anselm 28-17

2023: Saint Anselm edged Bentley 24-21

Trend: Series has been competitive, with recent meetings often decided by one score.

Betting Trends

Bentley: 3-1 ATS in last 4; offense averaging 35+ points in wins.

Saint Anselm: 4-0 at home this season; 3-1 ATS in last 4.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Bentley games; Saint Anselm games trend Under at home.

Head-to-Head: Last 3 meetings split 2-1 in favor of Bentley.

Projected Score: Saint Anselm 27, Bentley 23

Game Odds

Bentley Falcons                48.5

Saint Anselm Hawks       – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025