Venue & Kickoff
Location: W.B. Mason Stadium, North Easton, Massachusetts
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: NEC Front Row (streaming)
Capacity: ~5,000
Weather Forecast (North Easton, MA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~78°F (26°C)
Wind: Light SW at 5–7 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Minimal — ideal football weather
Injury Report
Lafayette Leopards
No major injuries reported; LB Robert Stevens coming off career‑high 11 tackles vs. Bowling Green.
Stonehill Skyhawks
No major injuries reported; QB Jack O’Connell healthy after 30‑for‑39, 212‑yd, 1‑TD opener.
Team Records & Recent Form
Lafayette Leopards
2025 Record: 0‑1 (Lost 26‑7 at Bowling Green)
2024 Record: 6‑6 (Patriot League)
Strength: Defense held Bowling Green to 265 total yards.
Stonehill Skyhawks
2025 Record: 0‑1 (Lost 12‑7 at Sacred Heart)
2024 Record: 1‑10 (NEC)
Strength: Defense allowed just 288 yards in opener — fewest since 2022.
🔍 Key Player Matchups
QB Dean DeNobile (LAF) vs. Stonehill Secondary
DeNobile efficient in 2024 meeting (280 yds, 1 TD); must avoid turnovers.
RB Jamar Curtis (LAF) vs. LB Charles Battaglia (STO)
Curtis had 51 rush yds & 2 TDs in last year’s game; Battaglia led STO with 9 tackles in opener.
QB Jack O’Connell (STO) vs. Lafayette Pass Rush
O’Connell completed 77% in 4Q vs. Sacred Heart; Leopards’ front aims to disrupt rhythm.
Series History
All-Time: Lafayette leads 1‑0
Last Meeting: Nov. 16, 2024 — Lafayette 42, Stonehill 10 in Easton, PA
LAF: 204 rush yds, 5 rush TDs; STO: 145 pass yds, 3 INTs.
Betting Trends
Lafayette: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 vs. non‑conference FCS opponents.
Stonehill: UNDER in 4 of last 5 games; 1‑5 ATS in last 6 road games.
Head-to-Head: Last year’s total (52 pts) went OVER current line.
Game Odds
Lafayette Leopards – 14.5
Stonehill Skyhawks 42.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
