FCS-CFB Game Preview: Bryant Bulldogs (3-8) vs. Stony Brook Seawolves (5-6)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook, New York

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: FloFootball

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Typical late November on Long Island—partly cloudy, 48°F, winds 8–12 mph.

Impact: Passing games may be slightly affected by wind gusts, but overall conditions are favorable.

Injury Report

Stony Brook: QB Christofer Zellous (minor shoulder soreness) expected to start. RB Roland Dempster (team’s leading rusher) is probable.

Bryant: WR Zyheem Collick (team leader in receiving yards) is cleared to play. RB depth remains thin due to earlier-season injuries.

Key Player Matchups

Christofer Zellous (SBU QB) vs. Bryant Secondary: Zellous averages 139.3 passing YPG plus dual-threat rushing ability. Bryant allows 262 passing YPG, ranking near the bottom of FCS.

Roland Dempster (SBU RB) vs. Bryant Front Seven: Dempster’s 103.3 rushing YPG faces Bryant’s stronger run defense (126.2 YPG allowed, 26th in FCS).

Brennan Myer (Bryant QB) vs. Stony Brook Pass Defense: Myer averages 253.3 passing YPG with 5 TDs, but faces a defense allowing 210.2 passing YPG.

Recent Team Forms

Stony Brook: Offense averages 27.4 PPG, defense allows 25.5 PPG. Won 2 of last 4, competitive in most games.

Bryant: Offense averages 22 PPG, defense allows 29.9 PPG. Lost 4 of last 5, struggling to finish drives.

Series History

Series History: Stony Brook leads; Bryant has yet to establish consistent success in the matchup.

Betting Trends

Stony Brook is 4–0 when scoring 30+ points.

Bryant is 2–1 when scoring more than 25 points.

Stony Brook has covered in 3 of last 5 vs. Bryant.

Historical Betting Results

Last 3 meetings: Stony Brook has won all, average margin of victory 12 points.

Totals: 2 of last 3 have gone UNDER, reflecting Bryant’s offensive struggles.

Final Score Projection: Stony Brook 31, Bryant 20.

Game Odds

Bryant Bulldogs                                51.5

Stony Brook Seawolves                – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025

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