D2-CFB Game Preview: Post Eagles (2-0) vs. Pace Setters (0-3)

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Venue & Logistics

Venue: Northwell Stadium, Pleasantville, New York (home of Pace University)

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast (Pleasantville, NY)

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: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

Post Eagles:

QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

Pace Setters:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

Post QB1 vs. Pace Secondary – Eagles’ passing game must exploit a Setters’ secondary missing a starter.

Pace RB Committee vs. Post Front Seven – Setters’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Post must control the trenches.

WR1 (Post) vs. Pace Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Pace 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: Limited; Post is a newer NE10 program.

Most Recent: Pace defeated Post in 2024 in a one-score contest.

Trend: Games have been competitive, with Pace holding the edge at home.

Betting Trends

Post is 1-5 ATS in last 6 road games.

Pace is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games.

The Under has hit in 4 of Post’s last 6 games.

Pace is 2-0 SU in last 2 vs. Post.

Historical Betting Results

2024: Pace -6.5, won 24-17 → Cover, Under

2023: Pace -3.5, won 28-21 → Cover, Over

2022: Post +7.5, lost 20-14 → Cover, Under

Game Odds

Post Eagles                         45.5

Pace Setters                       – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025