Venue & Kickoff
Location: Arute Field, New Britain, Connecticut
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Broadcast: NEC Front Row / ESPN+
Capacity: 5,500
Weather Forecast (New Britain, CT – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~81°F at kickoff
Wind: SW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Minimal; ideal conditions for passing and kicking
Injury Report
Central Connecticut State
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to UConn (59–13)
American International
No significant injuries reported after 2024 season finale; season opener here
Recent Form
CCSU: QB Brennen Olson (2024) – 2,239 yds, 17 TD, 12 INT; defense allowed 465 yds to UConn in opener.
AIC: Averaged 24.3 PPG in 2024; QB play split between multiple starters; defense allowed 23.8 PPG.
Key Player Matchups
QB Brennen Olson (CCSU) vs. AIC Secondary
Olson: Experienced passer with deep-ball ability; AIC allowed 209.2 pass yds/game in 2024
RB Nasir Smith (CCSU) vs. LB AIC Front Seven
Smith: Physical runner; AIC allowed 113.0 rush yds/game in 2024
WR Tyshaun James (CCSU) vs. CB AIC Coverage
James: Big-play threat; AIC secondary must limit explosive gains
QB Rotation (AIC) vs. CCSU Pass Rush
CCSU defense: 24 sacks in 2024; could pressure inexperienced QBs
Series History
All-Time: CCSU leads 1–0
Last Meeting: CCSU 44–0 (Sept. 2, 2023, New Britain)
Note: This is only the second meeting; both at Arute Field
Betting Trends
CCSU: 4–1 ATS in last 5 home games vs. non-conference opponents; OVER in 3 of last 4 home openers
AIC: 2–3 ATS in last 5 vs. FCS opponents; UNDER in 4 of last 6 overall
CCSU has scored 40+ in 3 of last 4 home openers
Game Odds
American International Yellow Jackets 54.5
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils – 31.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
