Venue & Game Details
Matchup: West Chester University Golden Rams (PSAC East) vs. Bentley University Falcons (NE10)
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff Time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Bentley University Football Stadium, Waltham, Massachusetts
Competition: NCAA Division II – Non-Conference
Weather Forecast (Waltham, MA)
Conditions: Mostly sunny with light clouds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~74°F (23°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest
Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal wind effect on passing or special teams.
Injury & Availability Report
Bentley Falcons
Questionable: WR1 (ankle sprain, limited practice), starting LB (shoulder soreness)
Out: Backup CB (knee)
West Chester Golden Rams
Questionable: RB1 (hamstring tightness), starting DE (groin strain)
Out: None reported from preseason camp
Recent Form & Trends
Bentley: Closed 2024 with four straight wins before a narrow postseason loss; averaged 38.6 PPG during that win streak.
West Chester: Inconsistent late-season form; defense allowed 30+ points in three of last five games.
Series History
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 – Bentley won 20–17 at West Chester.
All-Time Series: Tied 1–1 in the last two seasons; both games decided by 3 points or fewer.
Key Player Matchups
Bentley QB vs. West Chester Secondary – Falcons’ passing game averaged 250+ YPG in 2024; Golden Rams allowed 235 YPG through the air.
West Chester RB1 (if active) vs. Bentley Front Seven – Golden Rams’ ground game averaged 4.2 YPC; Bentley’s rush defense allowed just 3.4 YPC last season.
Special Teams Edge – Bentley’s kicker hit 90% of FG attempts in 2024; West Chester’s punt return unit averaged 11.8 yards per return.
Betting Trends
Bentley is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 home games.
West Chester is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 road games.
The Under has hit in both meetings since 2023.
Game Odds
West Chester Golden Rams 46.5
Bentley Falcons – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
