New Haven at Central Connecticut
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Share
New Haven plays at Central Connecticut on Saturday, October 24, at noon Eastern. It will be their first meeting on record.
Upcoming at Arute Field, New BritainForecast: 53°F, wind 11 mph
Players to watch
New Haven
- Running backZaon Laney436 rushing yardsLast: at Robert Morris, 18 carries, 75 yards; 1 catch, −4 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- QuarterbackA.J. Duffy756 passing yards, 3 TDLast: at Merrimack, 4 of 11, 9 yards, 1 INTTeam leader in passing yards
- LinebackerRicky Encarnacion54 tackles, 1.5 sacksLast: at Robert Morris, 10 tackles, 1 sackTeam leader in tackles
Central Connecticut
- QuarterbackBrett Griffis826 passing yards, 10 TDLast: at Mercyhurst, 9 of 18, 131 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT; 8 carries, 16 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
- Running backDavon Smith Jr.588 rushing yards, 5 TDLast: at Mercyhurst, 25 carries, 162 yards, 3 TD ★Team leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerJacob Staton32 tackles, 1 INTLast: at Mercyhurst, 8 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Central Connecticut 75% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every New Haven–Central Connecticut gameTied 0–0 in zero meetings.
Around this game
New Haven
- Next gamevs. DuquesneOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonNew Haven in 2026
- ProgramNew Haven history and records
Central Connecticut
- Next gamevs. Robert MorrisOct. 31, 2026
- SeasonCentral Connecticut in 2026
- ProgramCentral Connecticut history and records