Venue & Logistics
Venue: Jess Dow Field, New Haven, Connecticut (home of the Owls)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (New Haven, CT)
Conditions: Partly sunny, mild early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 66°F (19°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 5–9 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
American International Yellow Jackets:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Southern Connecticut State Owls:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
AIC QB1 vs. SCSU Secondary – The Yellow Jackets’ passing game has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against an Owls defense that thrives on pressure.
SCSU RB Committee vs. AIC Front Seven – The Owls’ ground game is their offensive anchor; AIC must control the trenches to stay competitive.
WR1 (AIC) vs. SCSU Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Owls must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Special Teams: Both squads have shown inconsistency in the kicking game; field position could be decisive.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Longstanding NE10 rivalry.
Most Recent: Southern Connecticut defeated AIC in 2024.
Trend: SCSU has had the upper hand in recent years, especially at Jess Dow Field.
Betting Trends
AIC is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.
Southern Connecticut is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of AIC’s last 6 games.
SCSU is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. AIC.
Historical Betting Results
2024: SCSU -7.5, won 28-14 → Cover, Under
2023: SCSU -6.5, won 31-20 → Cover, Over
2022: SCSU -3.5, won 24-17 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
American Int’l Yellow Jackets 47
Southern Connecticut State Owls – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
