Venue & Kickoff
Location: Wildcat Stadium, Durham, New Hampshire
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Capacity: 11,015
Weather Forecast (Durham, NH – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly clear, mild evening
Temperature: ~70°F at kickoff
Wind: Light WNW at 4–6 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Ideal football weather; no environmental advantage
Injury Report
Holy Cross
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss at Northern Illinois (19–17)
New Hampshire
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over North Carolina Central (27–10)
Recent Form
Holy Cross: Nearly upset FBS NIU; RB Jordan Fuller 139 rush yds, 1 TD; defense allowed just 287 total yds.
New Hampshire: QB Max Brosmer threw for 2 TD; RB Myles Thomason 87 rush yds; defense forced 2 turnovers.
Key Player Matchups
RB Jordan Fuller (HC) vs. LB Bryce Shaw (UNH)
Fuller: 5.0 YPC vs. NIU; Shaw: Defensive leader in run fits.
QB Matthew Pesansky (HC) vs. UNH Secondary
Pesansky: 301 pass yds in 2024 meeting; UNH allowed 179 pass yds in opener.
QB Max Brosmer (UNH) vs. HC Pass Rush
Brosmer: Accurate passer; HC had 3 sacks vs. NIU.
WR Jacob Peterson (HC) vs. CB Randall Harris (UNH)
Peterson: 110 yds, 1 TD in 2024 meeting; Harris: Physical cover corner.
Series History
All-Time: New Hampshire leads 10–9
Last Meeting: UNH 21–20 (2024, Worcester) — Isaac Seide 161 rush yds, go-ahead TD in 4th quarter
At Durham: UNH 3–0 all-time
Betting Trends
Holy Cross: 3–2 ATS in last 5; OVER in 4 of last 5
New Hampshire: 3–2 ATS in last 5; UNDER in 3 of last 5 home games
Last 3 meetings decided by ≤8 points
Game Odds
Holy Cross Crusaders 45.5
New Hampshire Wildcats – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
