WALTHAM, Mass. – Following its first win of the season, the Bentley football team aims to keep the positive momentum when it kicks off at Southern Connecticut Saturday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m.
 
A thriller for the first
CJ Scarpa '17 won his first game as Bentley's head coach in thrilling fashion. The Falcons outlasted American International, 41-34, in overtime in Springfield, Mass. last week (Sept. 27). The game was tied at halftime, 13-13, but Bentley erupted for 21 points in the third quarter. AIC outscored the Falcons in the fourth quarter, 14-0, to force the extra period. The Falcons got possession first, and they scored the go-ahead touchdown in just four plays. AIC's ensuing possession saw the Yellow Jackets in a 3^rd-and-15 situation. From there, Connor Cronk and Lou DiBiase combined for an 18-yard sack to effectively seal the win.
 
Luke by air, Luke by land
Sophomore quarterback Luke Warnock collected four touchdowns against AIC – two passing and two rushing. Both of his rushing touchdowns were from one yard out, the latter of which stood as the winner in overtime.
 
Welcome back!
Graduate wideout Isaiah Decias made his season debut against AIC, after suffering an injury during the preseason. Decias caught two touchdown passes from Luke Warnock. The first scoring connection went for 23 yards early in the third quarter to give the Falcons a 20-13 lead. The duo connected again later in the quarter for 30 yards, pushing Bentley's lead to 34-20. Decias totaled 69 receiving yards on four catches.
 
Tell 'em, Edouard
Telly Edouard had a career-high 96 rushing yards on 17 carries at AIC. The junior setup the game-winning touchdown in overtime by taking consecutive carries for a combined 23 yards. For the season, Edouard has 160 rushing yards while averaging 4.6 yards per carry.
 
Inside job
Senior linebacker Henry Schouten has 49 tackles this season, which leads the NE10. Schouten finished with 103 tackles in 2024, on his way to earning All-NE10 First Team honors.  
 
The top pick
Graduate defensive back Mike DiPlacido has two interceptions this season, giving him four for his Bentley career. This season his interceptions are against Bryant and Franklin Pierce. DiPlacido has played every game for Bentley since the start of the 2023 season.
 
Recent history
Bentley has won four consecutive games against Southern Connecticut, including a 34-24 triumph in Waltham last year.
 
Scouting Southern Connecticut (1-2, 1-0 NE10)
Like Bentley, the Owls' lone win this season is against AIC. Southern Connecticut eked out  a 10-3 win over the Yellow Jackets. Among all NE10 teams, the Owls' defense ranks last in sacks and forced fumbles, and second-to-last in interceptions. Despite holding AIC to three points, the Owls are allowing 35.0 points per game. They lost to Catawba, 63-23, and lost to Post, 39-30. The Owls lean heavily on two running backs. Kieran Falzon has 225 rushing yards on 40 carries this season, and John Amaning has taken 32 carries for 223 yards. Brandon Jorgensen and John Giller have both appeared in all three games at quarterback. The pair has combined for 683 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.