Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 5:00 PM ET
Venue: W.B. Mason Stadium, Easton, Massachusetts
Capacity: ~5,000
Broadcast: NEC Front Row / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Easton, MA)
Kickoff Temperature: ~69°F (20°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild
Wind: 6–10 mph from the northwest
Precipitation: ~10% chance of light showers
Impact: Ideal fall football weather; no major disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Long Island Sharks:
QB Chris Howell – healthy, 105.3 passing ypg.
RB Elijah Pierre – healthy, 152 rushing ypg, 4.2 ypc.
WR group intact; no major injuries reported.
Stonehill Skyhawks:
QB Andruw Buonanno – healthy, 204.3 passing ypg.
RB Jermaine Corbett – healthy, 61.3 rushing ypg.
WR Jalen Smith – healthy, 2 TDs this season.
No major injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
Chris Howell (LIU QB) vs. Stonehill Secondary
Howell has struggled with consistency (just over 100 ypg).
Stonehill allows 265.7 total ypg, but has been vulnerable to deep passes.
Andruw Buonanno (Stonehill QB) vs. LIU Defense
Buonanno averages 200+ passing ypg.
LIU’s defense allows 257.7 ypg, but has been opportunistic.
Elijah Pierre (LIU RB) vs. Stonehill Front Seven
Pierre is LIU’s offensive engine, averaging 150+ rushing ypg.
Stonehill allows 152 rushing ypg and must contain him.
Jalen Smith (Stonehill WR) vs. LIU Corners
Smith is Buonanno’s top target.
LIU’s secondary has given up explosive plays in losses.
Recent Team Form
Long Island Sharks (1–3)
L 7–28 @ Rhode Island (Week 4)
L 21–24 vs. Sacred Heart (Week 3)
W 28–23 @ Eastern Michigan (Week 2, FBS upset)
L 0–55 @ Florida (Week 1, FBS)
Strengths: Strong rushing attack, physical defense.
Weaknesses: Passing game struggles, turnovers.
Stonehill Skyhawks (1–3)
L 21–24 vs. Penn (Week 4)
W 13–10 @ Maine (Week 3)
L 26–42 vs. Lafayette (Week 2)
L 7–12 @ Sacred Heart (Week 1)
Strengths: Passing efficiency, competitive defense.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent run game, red-zone scoring.
Conference vs. Conference
Both are members of the Northeast Conference (NEC).
This is a conference matchup with both teams looking to climb out of the bottom half of the standings.
Series History
All-time series: Tied 1–1.
Last meeting: LIU defeated Stonehill 31–7 on Oct. 12, 2024, covering -9.5 (Under 48.5).
2023 meeting: Stonehill won 40–23.
Trend: Each team has one win since Stonehill joined the NEC.
Betting Trends
Long Island Sharks:
1–3 ATS in 2025.
0–1 ATS at home, 1–2 ATS on the road.
2 of 4 games have gone Under.
Stonehill Skyhawks:
3–1 ATS in 2025.
2–0 ATS on the road, 1–1 ATS at home.
3 of 4 games have gone Under.
Historical Betting Results
2024: LIU -9.5 covered in 31–7 win (Under 48.5).
2023: Stonehill +3 covered in 40–23 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Long Island Sharks – 7.5
Stonehill Skyhawks 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
