Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Stagg Field (capacity ~3,500)
Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Broadcast: NEWMAC Digital Network / Local Radio (WMAS 94.7 FM)
Weather Forecast (Springfield, MA)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~69°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Salve Regina Seahawks (4–0, 1–0 NEWMAC):
QB Chris McNulty – Probable (ankle soreness; 3 TDs vs Western New England)
RB Ja’Calvin Newsom – Questionable (hamstring tightness)
WR Jalen Brown – Probable (knee bruise)
Springfield Pride (4–0, 1–0 NEWMAC, ranked #15 DIII):
QB Kane Donovan – Probable (shoulder soreness; 314 yards vs MIT)
RB Brandon Hall – Probable (ankle tweak; 2 rushing TDs last week)
LB Tyler Ross – Questionable (ankle)
Key Player Matchups
QB Chris McNulty (Salve Regina) vs Springfield Secondary
McNulty has been efficient, leading Salve to four straight wins. Springfield’s defense has allowed just 20 PPG.
RB Ja’Calvin Newsom (Salve Regina) vs LB Tyler Ross (Springfield)
Newsom is Salve’s most consistent rusher; Ross is Springfield’s defensive anchor.
QB Kane Donovan (Springfield) vs Salve Regina Pass Rush
Donovan has been steady, but Salve’s front seven has forced turnovers in 3 of 4 games.
WR Jalen Brown (Salve Regina) vs CB Marcus Hall (Springfield)
Brown is McNulty’s top target; Hall is Springfield’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Salve Regina (4–0, 1–0 NEWMAC):
W 28–20 vs SUNY Maritime (9/27/25)
W 24–12 @ William Paterson (9/20/25)
W 34–28 (OT) vs Western New England (9/13/25)
W 34–13 vs UMass Dartmouth (9/6/25)
Offense: ~30.0 PPG Defense: ~18.2 PPG
Springfield (4–0, 1–0 NEWMAC):
W 31–20 vs MIT (9/27/25)
W 28–12 vs Wisconsin‑Platteville (9/20/25)
W 38–6 vs Husson (9/13/25)
W 23–22 @ Western New England (9/6/25)
Offense: ~30.0 PPG Defense: ~15.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Springfield leads the recent series
Recent:
2024: Springfield 31–7 (in Newport, RI)
2023: Springfield 31–14 (in Springfield, MA)
Trend: Springfield has won 2 straight, both by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Springfield: 3–1 ATS in 2025
Salve Regina: 3–1 ATS in 2025
Historical Betting Results:
Springfield has covered in 2 straight vs Salve Regina
Both meetings since 2023 have gone UNDER the total
Projected Score: Springfield 31 – Salve Regina 17
Game Odds
Salve Regina Seahawks 53
Springfield Pride – 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
