D2-CFB Game Preview: American International Yellow Jackets (0-4) vs. Franklin Pierce Ravens (2-3)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Sodexo Field (capacity ~2,500)

Location: Rindge, New Hampshire

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET

Broadcast: NE10 Digital Network / ESPN+ simulcast

Weather Forecast (Rindge, NH)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon

Temperature: ~66°F at kickoff, dipping into the upper 50s by evening

Wind: 6–10 mph

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

Injury Report

American International (AIC):

QB J. Martinez – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Malik Brown – Questionable (hamstring)

Franklin Pierce (FPU):

QB T. Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB J. Martinez (AIC) vs FPU Secondary

Martinez has struggled with turnovers; FPU’s secondary has been opportunistic at home.

RB Malik Brown (AIC) vs LB Tyler Ross (FPU)

Brown is AIC’s most consistent offensive weapon; Ross leads the Ravens in tackles.

QB T. Johnson (FPU) vs AIC Pass Rush

Johnson has shown flashes of efficiency; AIC must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.

WR Chris Allen (FPU) vs CB Jordan Carter (AIC)

Allen is FPU’s top target; Carter is AIC’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Franklin Pierce Ravens (2–3, 1–2 NE10)

L 28–26 vs Assumption (9/27/25)

L 35–21 @ Bentley (9/20/25)

W 30–6 vs Pace (9/14/25)

L 24–13 vs Slippery Rock (9/6/25)

W 27–14 vs Post (8/30/25)

Offense: 23.2 PPG Defense: 25.6 PPG

American International Yellow Jackets (0–4, 0–3 NE10)

L 41–7 vs Bentley (9/27/25)

L 13–10 @ Southern Connecticut (9/20/25)

L 39–21 vs Assumption (9/13/25)

L 34–7 @ Central Connecticut (9/6/25)

Offense: 11.2 PPG Defense: 38.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Franklin Pierce leads recent meetings

Recent:

2024: Franklin Pierce 41–14

2023: Franklin Pierce 21–10

2022: AIC 27–24

Trend: Franklin Pierce has won 2 straight, both by double digits.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Franklin Pierce: 3–2 ATS last 5

AIC: 0–4 ATS last 4

Historical Betting Results:

FPU covered in 2024’s 41–14 win

AIC has failed to cover in 4 straight NE10 games

Projected Score: Franklin Pierce 31 – American International 14

Game Odds

American International Yellow Jackets   48

Franklin Pierce Ravens                                  – 10

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

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