Venue & Logistics
Location: Alumni Stadium, Union, New Jersey (home of Kean University Cougars)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Conference Context:
Western Connecticut State (WestConn): Competes in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC).
Kean University: Competes in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC).
Context: A rare non-conference matchup between two East Coast programs, both looking to build momentum heading into October.
Weather Forecast (Union, NJ)
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 5–9 mph from the southwest
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
WestConn Wolves: No major reported injuries; QB depth remains a watchpoint after a physical win over Gettysburg.
Kean Cougars: No confirmed long-term absences; offensive line rotation expected after struggles vs. Ursinus.
(Note: DIII programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
WestConn: QB has been efficient, leading a 21–20 win over William Paterson (Sept 6, 2025) and a 55–21 rout of Gettysburg (Sept 20, 2025).
Kean: QB struggled in a 28–7 loss to Ursinus (Sept 13, 2025), but managed a 17–14 win over SUNY Morrisville (Sept 6, 2025).
Running Game:
WestConn: RB corps has been explosive, averaging 38 points per game through two contests.
Kean: Ground game has been inconsistent, averaging just 15.5 points per game.
Defensive Edge:
WestConn: Defense forced multiple turnovers vs. Gettysburg, holding them to 21 despite high yardage.
Kean: Defense has been vulnerable, conceding 28 to Ursinus and averaging 28 points allowed per game.
Recent Team Form
WestConn Wolves (2–0 in 2025)
W 21–20 vs. William Paterson (Sept 6)
W 55–21 vs. Gettysburg (Sept 20)
Momentum: Undefeated, averaging 38.0 points per game, defense allowing 20.5
Kean Cougars (1–1 in 2025)
W 17–14 vs. SUNY Morrisville (Sept 6)
L 7–28 @ Ursinus (Sept 13)
Mixed form: Offense averaging just 15.5 points per game, defense conceding 28.0
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Last recorded meeting was in 2012, when Kean defeated WestConn 58–7.
Trend: Programs have not met in over a decade, making this a fresh test.
Betting Trends
WestConn is 2–0 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Kean is 0–2 ATS this season
The Over has hit in both WestConn games
Kean has failed to cover in 4 of its last 5 non-conference games
WestConn has covered in 5 of its last 6 road games
Historical Betting Results
2024 (WestConn): Beat Plymouth State 35–14 (ATS win, Under hit)
2024 (Kean): Lost 42–10 to Salisbury (ATS loss, Over hit)
Totals: WestConn trending toward Overs in 2025, Kean toward Unders due to offensive struggles
Game Odds
Western Connecticut State Wolves – 11
Kean Cougars 50
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
