FCS-CFB Game Preview: Fordham Rams (0-2) vs. Stony Brook Seawolves (0-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT

Location: Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook, New York (Capacity: ~12,300)

Broadcast: NCAA.com live stats & streaming; ESPN+ (regional)

Notable: Both teams seeking first win of 2025; Fordham’s first trip to Stony Brook since 2023

Weather Outlook (Stony Brook, NY — Sept. 13)

Forecast: Mostly clear skies

Temperature at Kickoff: ~71°F, cooling to ~68°F by late 4th quarter

Humidity: 54–60%

Wind: E to SE at 5–6 mph

Precipitation: 0% chance throughout game window

Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather; negligible effect on passing/kicking

Injury & Availability Report

Fordham: No reported injuries

Stony Brook: No reported injuries

Recent Form

Fordham:

L 49–28 vs. Monmouth — offense improved but defense gave up big plays

L 66–10 at Boston College — overmatched by FBS opponent

Stony Brook:

L 31–17 vs. Rhode Island — competitive early, but offense stalled late

L 42–0 at San Diego State — struggled in all phases vs. FBS team

Series History

All-Time: Stony Brook leads 2–1 over the last three meetings

Last Meeting: 2024 — Stony Brook 27, Fordham 21

Trend: Home team has won each of the last two matchups

Betting Trends

Fordham: 1–4 ATS in last 5 road games

Stony Brook: 3–2 ATS in last 5 home games vs. non-conference opponents

Over has hit in 2 of last 3 meetings

Game Odds

Fordham Rams                  52.5

Stony Brook Seawolves – 3.5

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

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