Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Jess Dow Field (capacity ~6,000)
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: NE10 Digital Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (New Haven, CT)
Conditions: Partly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~69°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by evening
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Mild breeze could affect special teams, otherwise excellent football weather
Injury Report
Bentley Falcons:
QB Alex Bueno – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Nic Nora – Questionable (hamstring)
Southern Connecticut State Owls:
QB Tyler Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Alex Bueno (Bentley) vs SCSU Secondary
Bueno has been efficient, with 8 TDs and just 1 INT through four games. His dual‑threat ability makes him the focal point.
WR Nic Nora (Bentley) vs CB Jordan Carter (SCSU)
Nora leads Bentley in receptions and yards; Carter is SCSU’s top cover corner.
QB Tyler Johnson (SCSU) vs Bentley Pass Rush
Johnson has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Falcons defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Allen (SCSU) vs LB Chase Koch (Bentley)
Allen is SCSU’s most consistent offensive weapon; Koch leads Bentley in tackles and TFLs.
Recent Team Form
Bentley Falcons (3–1, 1–0 NE10)
W 41–34 vs American International (9/27/25)
W 35–14 vs Franklin Pierce (9/20/25)
L 42–6 @ Bryant (9/14/25)
W 30–13 @ West Chester (9/6/25)
Offense: ~28.0 PPG Defense: ~23.5 PPG
Southern Connecticut State Owls (2–2, 1–0 NE10)
W 13–10 vs American International (9/20/25)
W 39–30 vs Post (9/13/25)
L 35–24 vs Franklin Pierce (9/6/25)
L 21–0 vs New Haven (8/30/25)
Offense: ~21.5 PPG Defense: ~24.7 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Bentley leads the recent series
Recent:
2024: Bentley 34–24
2023: Bentley 13–6
Trend: Bentley has won 2 straight, both by strong defensive efforts.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Bentley: 3–1 ATS last 4
SCSU: 2–2 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Bentley has covered in 2 straight vs SCSU
SCSU has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 NE10 games
Projected Score: Bentley 31 – Southern Connecticut State 20
Game Odds
Bentley Falcons – 7.5
Southern Connecticut State Owls 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
