Kickoff: 9:00 AM ET
Venue: Edward C. Swenson Athletic Complex, Bridgewater, Massachusetts (Capacity: ~1,600)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local streaming
Weather Forecast (Bridgewater, MA)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, warming into the mid-70s
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Plymouth State Panthers (MASCAC):
QB Ryan Lovering (ankle) – Probable.
RB Evan Wilson (hamstring) – Questionable.
OL rotation healthy; defense intact.
Bridgewater State Bears (MASCAC):
QB James Cahill (shoulder) – Expected to play.
WR Marcus Lee (knee) – Out.
LB Tyler McCarthy (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Ryan Lovering (Plymouth State) vs. Bridgewater Secondary
Lovering’s dual-threat ability is central to PSU’s offense; Bears must contain his scrambling.
RB Evan Wilson (Plymouth State) vs. Bridgewater Front Seven
If active, Wilson’s downhill running could control tempo.
QB James Cahill (Bridgewater State) vs. Plymouth Pass Rush
Cahill has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a ball-hawking defense.
WR Ethan Anderson (Bridgewater) vs. Plymouth Corners
With Lee out, Anderson becomes the primary target; PSU will likely double him.
Series History
Plymouth State defeated Bridgewater State 17–14 in their 2024 meeting.
Historically, the series has been competitive, with both programs trading wins in recent years.
PSU has won the last two meetings by a combined 6 points.
Betting Trends
Plymouth State:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
Won last 2 head-to-head vs. Bridgewater.
Bridgewater State:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 6 games have gone under the total.
0–2 SU in last 2 vs. Plymouth State.
Historical Betting Results
Plymouth State: Profitable ATS in September non-conference and early MASCAC play; offense-driven overs common.
Bridgewater State: Struggles ATS as a small underdog; defense-driven unders more frequent at home.
Head-to-Head: Last year’s game (17–14 PSU) went under the total.
Game Odds
Plymouth State Panthers – 3.5
Bridgewater State Bears 41
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
