Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Shuford Stadium, Salisbury, North Carolina (Capacity ~6,000, natural grass)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Salisbury, NC)
Temperature: ~80°F (27°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm, dry conditions — ideal for a fast-paced game
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-II programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Southern Connecticut State Owls:
QB healthy, but offense has been inconsistent (10 points vs AIC).
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starter (questionable).
Catawba Indians:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 3–1 start.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
Key Player Matchups
SCSU QB vs. Catawba Secondary
The Owls scored 39 points vs Post but were held to 10 vs American International. Catawba’s DBs must prevent big plays.
Catawba QB vs. SCSU Front Seven
Catawba has averaged 29.2 PPG in its first four games. SCSU’s defensive line must generate pressure to avoid another shootout.
Special Teams
Both teams have had kicking inconsistencies. Field position could be decisive in a close contest.
Recent Team Form
Southern Connecticut State (1–1, NE10):
L @ Post (39–30)
W vs American International (10–3)
Strength: Opportunistic defense (held AIC to 3 points).
Weakness: Inconsistent offense, averaging just 20 PPG.
Catawba (3–1, SAC):
W vs Ferrum (45–13)
W @ Emory & Henry (35–7)
W vs UVA Wise (44–34)
L @ Newberry (21–14)
Strength: Balanced scoring attack, averaging 34.5 PPG.
Weakness: Defense has allowed 30+ in 2 of 4 games.
Conference vs. Conference
Southern Connecticut State: Representing the Northeast-10 (NE10), looking to prove it can compete against a SAC opponent on the road.
Catawba: Representing the South Atlantic Conference (SAC), aiming to defend home turf and build momentum in non-league play.
Series History
All-time series: First-ever meeting between Southern Connecticut State and Catawba.
Trend: Both teams enter with momentum — Catawba off a strong 3–1 start, SCSU with a defensive rebound win.
Betting Trends:
SCSU is 1–1 ATS this season (modeled).
Catawba is 3–1 ATS this season.
SCSU games have gone Under in 1 of 2 due to offensive struggles.
Catawba games have gone Over in 2 of 4 due to shootouts.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: SCSU +7.5 (covered, lost 21–17 vs Assumption)
2023: Catawba -6.5 (covered, won 28–20 vs Carson-Newman)
2022: Catawba -3.5 (covered, won 24–17 vs Tusculum)
Game Odds
Southern Connecticut State Owls 49
Catawba Indians – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
