Game Details
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: Pace Stadium, Pleasantville, NY
Broadcast: NE10 Digital Network
Team Form & Trends
Saint Anselm Hawks
2024 Record: 7–3 (5–3 NE10)
Last 5 Games:
W vs Post (56–28)
L @ Bentley (21–31)
W vs Assumption (28–17)
W vs Franklin Pierce (42–14)
L @ Southern Connecticut (24–31)
Strengths: Balanced offense with downhill runs and play-action, veteran offensive line, opportunistic front seven
Concerns: Secondary depth, turnover margin, slow starts on the road
Pace Setters
2024 Record: 3–7 (3–7 NE10)
Last 5 Games:
W vs Stonehill (35–21)
L @ Bentley (14–24)
W vs D’Youville (45–14)
L @ Post (17–28)
W vs Saint Anselm (37–34 OT)
Strengths: Physical front seven, explosive special teams, strong home support
Concerns: Offensive consistency, quarterback decision-making under pressure, third-down defense
Tactical Breakdown
Saint Anselm will lean on downhill runs to open passing lanes and test Pace’s linebackers.
Pace must establish the ground game early to control the clock and limit the Hawks’ tempo.
Players to Watch
Saint Anselm Hawks
QB Dylan Smith: Senior field general, threw for 2,400 yards and 18 TDs in 2024
RB Marcus Huff: Power back with 850 rush yards and 10 TDs
WR Chris Robinson: Deep threat averaging 22.5 yards per catch with six scores
LB Jordan King: Defensive captain with 95 tackles and four sacks
Pace Setters
QB Tyler Johnson: Dual-threat signal-caller with 1,800 combined yards and 12 TDs
RB Nick Thompson: Breakaway runner who posted 900 yards and eight TDs
WR Alex Martinez: Slot specialist hauling in 70 catches for 820 yards
CB Logan Parker: Cornerback with three interceptions and 12 pass breakups
Game Odds
Saint Anselm Hawks – 4.5
Pace Setters 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025
