D2-CFB Game Preview: Saginaw Valley State Cardinals (1-2) vs. New Haven Chargers (1-2)

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Venue & Logistics

Venue: Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium, West Haven, Connecticut

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)

Weather Forecast (West Haven, CT)

Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon

Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 65°F (18°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 6–10 mph from the northwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

Saginaw Valley State Cardinals:

QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

New Haven Chargers:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

SVSU QB1 vs. New Haven Secondary – The Cardinals’ passing game has been efficient; Chargers’ banged-up secondary must hold up.

New Haven QB A. Duffy vs. SVSU Defense – Duffy has thrown for 560 yards and 3 TDs through two games; he’ll be tested by SVSU’s pass rush.

WR K. Wilder (SVSU) vs. New Haven Corners – Wilder has 10 catches for 169 yards; he’s the go-to target.

Special Teams: Both squads have shown inconsistency in the kicking game; field position could be decisive.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: First-ever meeting between Saginaw Valley State and New Haven.

Trend: Both programs are looking to establish momentum in interregional play.

Betting Trends

Saginaw Valley is 5-2 ATS in last 7 non-conference games.

New Haven is 1-5 ATS in last 6 home games.

The Over has hit in 4 of SVSU’s last 6 games.

New Haven is 0-2 SU to start 2025.

Historical Betting Results

2024 (SVSU): -7.5 vs. Gannon, won 35-21 → Cover, Over

2024 (New Haven): +3.5 vs. Saint Anselm, lost 14-7 → No Cover, Under

2023 (SVSU): -6.5 vs. Northwood, won 31-14 → Cover, Under

Game Odds

Saginaw Valley State Cardinals                  – 10.5

New Haven Chargers                                      51.5

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

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