Venue & Game Details
Matchup: Worcester State University Lancers at Plymouth State University Panthers
Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Panther Field, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, New Hampshire
Broadcast: Plymouth State Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Plymouth, NH)
Kickoff Temp: ~68°F (20°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal weather-related effect; both passing and rushing games should operate at full capacity.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Worcester State Lancers:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and RB expected to be active after Week 1 home opener vs. WPI.
Plymouth State Panthers:
No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 road trip to New England College.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Worcester State: L-L-W-L-L — Averaging 16.2 PPG, defense allowing 31.5 PPG.
Plymouth State: W-L-W-W-L — Averaging 24.6 PPG, defense allowing 21.8 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Plymouth State leads the modern series.
Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Worcester State won 27–21 at home.
Trend: Home team has won the last two meetings; games have been decided by 10 points or fewer in 3 of the last 4 matchups.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Worcester State: Veteran QB with strong arm; must improve red-zone efficiency after Week 1.
Plymouth State: Dual-threat QB capable of extending plays; dangerous in read-option looks.
Skill Positions:
Worcester State RB1 vs. Plymouth State front seven — Lancers need to establish the run to control tempo.
Plymouth State WR1 vs. Worcester State secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Worcester State pass rush vs. Plymouth State OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Panthers’ balanced attack.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Plymouth State is 6-2 in last 8 home games (straight up).
Worcester State is 3-2 ATS in last 5 games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).
Under has hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings between these teams.
Game Odds
Worcester State Lancers 46.5
Plymouth State Panthers – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
