Venue & Logistics
Venue: Dale Lippert Field, Franklin, Massachusetts (home of Dean College Bulldogs)
Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (Franklin, MA)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, warm afternoon
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 66°F (19°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 5–9 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Westfield State Owls:
QB1 (ankle) – Probable
WR2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Dean Bulldogs:
RB1 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Westfield QB1 vs. Dean Secondary – Owls’ passing game has been inconsistent; Dean’s depleted secondary must hold up.
Dean RB Committee vs. Westfield Front Seven – Bulldogs’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Owls must control the trenches.
WR1 (Westfield) vs. Dean Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Dean must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Special Teams: Both squads have struggled with consistency in the kicking game; field position could be decisive.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Westfield State and Dean College at the NCAA level.
Trend: No prior head-to-head results; both teams looking to establish bragging rights in Massachusetts.
Betting Trends
Westfield State is 2-4 ATS in last 6 road games.
Dean is 0-6 ATS in last 6 overall.
The Over has hit in 5 of Dean’s last 6 games due to defensive struggles.
Westfield has covered spreads more often when facing sub-.500 teams.
Historical Betting Results
Westfield State (2024 closeout): Beat Mass Maritime 13-10 → Cover, Under
Dean (2024 closeout): Lost 58-0 to Alfred State → No Cover, Over
Dean (2024): Lost 23-6 to Gallaudet → No Cover, Under
Game Odds
Westfield State Owls – 10.5
Dean Bulldogs 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
