D2-CFB Game Preview: Bentley Falcons (0-3) vs. American International Yellow Jackets (0-3)

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Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Ronald J. Abdow Field, Springfield, Massachusetts
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 68°F, winds 6–8 mph from the northwest, 0% chance of precipitation

Team Overview & Recent Form

Bentley Falcons

Record: 2–1 overall

Last 3 Games (2025):

W vs. Franklin Pierce (35–21)

W vs. Bryant (42–6)

L vs. West Chester (13–30)

Points For / Against: 90 PF / 57 PA

Streak: W2

Conference: Northeast-10 (NE10)

Standing: Top 3 in NE10

American International Yellow Jackets

Record: 0–3 overall

Last 3 Games (2025):

L vs. Southern Connecticut State (13–10)

L vs. Assumption (39–21)

L vs. Central Connecticut (34–7)

Points For / Against: 38 PF / 86 PA

Streak: L3

Conference: Northeast-10 (NE10)

Standing: Bottom 2 in NE10

Series History

2024: Bentley 27, AIC 14

2023: Bentley 30, AIC 6

Recent Trend: Bentley has won the last two meetings convincingly

Historical Edge: Bentley leads recent series 2–0

Injury Report

Bentley: No major injuries reported; full roster expected

AIC: LB1 listed as questionable (ankle sprain); WR2 probable after limited practice

Key Matchups to Watch

Bentley QB vs. AIC Secondary:
Bentley’s quarterback has thrown for 7 TDs and over 600 yards in the last two games. AIC’s secondary has allowed 250+ passing yards in each of their last three outings.

AIC RB vs. Bentley Front Seven:
AIC’s run game averages just 3.1 yards/carry. Bentley’s defensive line has 6 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in the last two games.

Bentley WRs vs. AIC Coverage:
Bentley’s top two receivers combined for 3 TDs and 200+ yards vs. Bryant. AIC’s coverage unit has struggled to contain explosive plays.

Betting Trends:

Bentley is 4–1 ATS in last 5 games

AIC is 0–5 ATS in last 5 games

Over has hit in 3 of Bentley’s last 4 games

Bentley has covered in both recent matchups vs. AIC

Historical Betting Results

Oct 19, 2024: Bentley 27, AIC 14

Spread: Bentley -3.5 → Covered

Total: 51.0 → Over hit

Oct 21, 2023: Bentley 30, AIC 6

Spread: Bentley -6.5 → Covered

Total: 48.0 → Under hit

Game Odds

Bentley Falcons                                                – 5.5

American International Yellow Jackets   56.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025