Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Arute Field, New Britain, Connecticut
Broadcast: NEC Front Row (stream), local radio affiliates
Weather Forecast (New Britain, CT)
Kickoff Temp: ~76°F (24°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (4–6 mph)
Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal effect on passing/kicking; stamina should hold deep into the fourth quarter.
Injury Report
(As of latest available updates — monitor for gameday changes)
Saint Francis: No confirmed absences among starters; depth chart intact.
Central Connecticut State: No major injuries reported; expected to field full-strength lineup.
Recent Form
Saint Francis (PA):
W 31-21 vs. Wagner
L 28-24 @ Sacred Heart
W 35-14 vs. Stonehill
L 27-20 @ Merrimack
W 24-17 vs. Duquesne
Central Connecticut State:
W 28-14 vs. Sacred Heart
W 35-10 @ Stonehill
W 31-17 vs. Merrimack
L 21-17 @ Duquesne
W 27-20 vs. Saint Francis (PA)
Series History
All-Time: Central Connecticut State leads 15-8
Last Meeting: Nov. 16, 2024 — CCSU won 27-20 in Loretto, PA
Trend: CCSU has won 4 of the last 5 matchups, often controlling time of possession.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Saint Francis: Returning starter with solid short-to-intermediate accuracy; must avoid turnovers against CCSU’s opportunistic defense.
CCSU: Dual-threat QB who can extend plays; dangerous in red-zone situations.
Skill Positions:
SFU WR corps vs. CCSU secondary — Red Flash will need explosive plays to offset CCSU’s defensive front.
CCSU RB unit vs. SFU front seven — Blue Devils’ power run game could dictate tempo.
Betting Trends
Saint Francis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
Central Connecticut State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 home games.
The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 meetings.
CCSU has covered in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matchups.
Game Odds
Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 48.5
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
