D3-CFB Game Preview: Framingham State Rams (0-1) vs. Anna Maria Amcats (0-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Caparso Field, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA

Broadcast: Anna Maria College Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Paxton, MA)

Kickoff Temp: ~66°F (19°C)

Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–8 mph)

Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking; ideal for balanced offensive play.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)

Framingham State Rams:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 home opener vs. Husson.

Anna Maria Amcats:

No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 road trip to Eastern University.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)

Framingham State: W-L-L-L-W — Averaging 19.0 PPG, defense allowing 32.8 PPG.

Anna Maria: L-W-W-L-L — Averaging 35.8 PPG, defense allowing 29.0 PPG.

Series History

All-Time: Framingham State leads the modern series.

Trend: Programs have met in recent non-conference play; Framingham’s defensive front has historically been a challenge for Anna Maria’s offensive line.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Framingham State: Veteran QB with strong arm; thrives in intermediate passing game.

Anna Maria: Dual-threat QB capable of extending plays; dangerous in red-zone situations.

Skill Positions:

Framingham RB1 vs. Anna Maria front seven — Rams’ run game averaged over 150 YPG in 2024.

Anna Maria WR1 vs. Framingham secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

Framingham pass rush vs. Anna Maria OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Amcats’ high-tempo offense.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Anna Maria is 4-1 in last 5 home games (straight up).

Framingham State is 3-2 ATS in last 5 games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).

Over has hit in 4 of Anna Maria’s last 5 games due to offensive explosiveness.

Game Odds

Framingham State Rams               50.5

Anna Maria Amcats                        – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025