D2-CFB Game Preview: Southern Connecticut State Owls (0-0) vs. Post Eagles (1-0)

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Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Municipal Stadium, Waterbury, Connecticut
Capacity: ~6,000
Coverage: FloCollege / FloFootball live stream

Weather Forecast (Waterbury, CT)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Kickoff Temperature: ~74°F (23°C)

Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest

Precipitation Chance: <10%

Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games

Injury Report

Southern Connecticut State Owls

QB1 (New starter) – No reported injuries, but first career start at collegiate level

RB rotation – Replacing 2024’s 1,000-yard rusher E’lijah Gray (graduated)

LB1 (Probable) – Minor ankle tweak in camp, expected to play

Post University Eagles

WR2 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision

CB1 (Probable) – Wrist wrap, cleared for contact

Recent Form

Southern Connecticut State (2024 finish: 4–7)

Closed 2024 with a 50–21 win over American International

Beat Post 31–27 last season in Waterbury

New head coach Joe Loth takes over, known for program turnarounds

Post University (2024 finish: 0–11)

Lost all games in 2024, including four by one score

Nearly upset SCSU last year, leading in the 4th quarter before falling late

Series History

All-Time: Southern Connecticut State leads 2–0 (recent meetings)

Last Meeting: SCSU won 31–27 (Oct. 12, 2024) — Owls overcame a 10-point deficit in the second half

Key Player Matchups

SCSU QB vs. Post Secondary: First-year starter for Owls against a defense that allowed 250+ passing yards per game in 2024

Post RB1 vs. SCSU Front Seven: Eagles’ run game will test an almost entirely rebuilt Owls defensive line

Special Teams: SCSU’s kicking game was consistent in 2024; Post struggled in punt coverage

Betting Trends

Southern Connecticut State is 4-2 ATS in last 6 games vs. non-conference opponents

Post is 2-5 ATS in last 7 home games

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

Game Odds

Southern Connecticut State Owls             – 9.5

Post Eagles                                                         47.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025