Venue & Game Details
Venue: Shadek Stadium, 929 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Broadcast: Franklin & Marshall Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Lancaster, PA)
Kickoff Temp: ~74°F (23°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking; both teams should be able to run their full offensive schemes.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Westminster Titans:
No confirmed public injuries; returning starting QB and top RB from 2024 squad that finished in the upper half of the PAC standings.
Franklin & Marshall Diplomats:
No confirmed public injuries; multiple All-Centennial selections on defense expected to start.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Westminster: W-L-W-L-L — Averaging 24.0 PPG, defense allowing 21.8 PPG.
Franklin & Marshall: W-W-L-W-W — Averaging 26.6 PPG, defense allowing 18.4 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.
Trend: Westminster has historically fared well in early-season non-conference games, while F&M has been dominant at home in September.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Westminster: Veteran QB with strong arm; thrives in intermediate passing game.
F&M: Efficient passer who completed over 65% of throws in Week 1; excels in play-action.
Skill Positions:
Westminster RB1 vs. F&M front seven — Titans’ run game averaged over 150 YPG in 2024.
F&M WR1 vs. Westminster secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Westminster pass rush vs. F&M OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Diplomats’ balanced attack.
F&M LB corps vs. Westminster’s short passing game — must limit yards after catch.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Franklin & Marshall is 8-2 in last 10 home games (straight up).
Westminster is 3-2 ATS in last 5 games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).
Under has hit in 3 of F&M’s last 4 games vs. non-conference opponents.
Game Odds
Westminster (PA) Titans 47.5
Franklin & Marshall Diplomats – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
