D2-CFB Game Preview: Assumption Greyhounds (0-1) vs. American International Yellow Jackets (0-1)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Ronald J. Abdow Field, Springfield, Massachusetts
Capacity: ~5,000
Coverage: FloCollege live stream / Live stats via AIC Athletics

Weather Forecast (Springfield, MA)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Kickoff Temperature: ~76°F (24°C)

Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest

Precipitation Chance: <10%

Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games

Injury Report

Assumption Greyhounds

QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after opener vs. Kutztown

RB1 (Questionable) – Minor ankle tweak, limited in practice

LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact

American International Yellow Jackets

QB1 (Probable) – No reported injuries after Week 1 loss to Central Connecticut State

WR2 (Out) – Hamstring strain, 2–3 weeks recovery

CB1 (Questionable) – Knee soreness, game-time decision

Recent Form

Assumption

Week 1: Lost at No. 7 Kutztown — offense struggled early, defense allowed multiple explosive plays

2024 Finish: 6–5 overall, 4–3 NE10

American International

Week 1: Lost 34–7 at Central Connecticut State — defense held early but faded in second half

2024 Finish: 1–10 overall, 0–7 NE10

Series History

All-Time: Assumption leads recent series comfortably

Last Meeting: Assumption won 38–14 in 2024 — Greyhounds’ QB threw for 3 TDs, defense forced 2 turnovers

Key Player Matchups

Assumption QB vs. AIC Secondary: Greyhounds’ vertical passing game vs. a Yellow Jackets defense that allowed 250+ pass yards in Week 1

AIC RB1 vs. Assumption Front Seven: Yellow Jackets’ inside run game will test a Greyhounds defense that gave up over 150 rushing yards to Kutztown

Special Teams: Assumption’s kicker reliable from 40+ yards; AIC’s return unit dangerous in open field

Betting Trends

Assumption is 6-2 ATS in last 8 meetings vs. AIC

AIC is 1-9 ATS in last 10 NE10 games

The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 matchups between these teams

Game Odds

Assumption Greyhounds                                              – 13.5

American International Yellow Jackets                   46.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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