D3-CFB Game Preview: Worcester State Lancers (0-2) vs. Westfield State Owls (1-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Conference: Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC, NCAA Division III)

Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Alumni Field, Westfield, Massachusetts (Capacity ~4,800, turf surface)

Weather Forecast (Westfield, MA)

Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)

Precipitation:

Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing or kicking

Injury Report (Projected)

(Note: D-III programs do not publish official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)

Worcester State:

QB rotation unsettled after early-season struggles; starter expected to play through minor shoulder soreness.

Secondary depth thin after Week 2 hamstring injury to CB (questionable).

Westfield State:

RB1 (Disabella) has been carrying heavy workload; no major reported injuries.

OL unit intact, which is critical for their run-heavy scheme.

Key Player Matchups

Worcester State QB vs. Westfield State Pass Rush
Worcester has struggled with turnovers; Owls’ defensive front will look to pressure early.

Westfield State RB Dylan Disabella vs. Worcester State Front Seven
Disabella has been the Owls’ offensive engine, averaging 100+ yards in recent outings.

Special Teams
Both teams have inconsistent kicking games; field position could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

Westfield State (2025 Season so far)

Record: 1–2 overall, 1–1 in MASCAC

Results:

L vs. Castleton (16–12)

L @ Bridgewater State (29–16)

W @ Dean (48–6)

Strength: Balanced offense, strong run game

Weakness: Passing defense vulnerable to big plays

Worcester State (2025 Season so far)

Record: 0–2 overall, 0–1 in MASCAC

Results:

L @ Western New England (48–13)

L vs. Bridgewater State (score not listed, but loss)

Strength: Capable of moving the ball in spurts

Weakness: Defensive breakdowns, turnover issues

Conference vs. Conference

Both teams are MASCAC rivals, making this a conference game with postseason implications.

Westfield State has been a mid-tier MASCAC team, while Worcester State has struggled to climb out of the lower tier in recent years.

Series History

2024: Westfield State 35, Worcester State 27

2023: Westfield State 30, Worcester State 12

Trend: Westfield State has won the last two meetings, both by multiple scores.

Overall: Historically competitive, but Owls have recent momentum.

Betting Trends:

Westfield State is 2-0 ATS vs Worcester State in last two seasons.

Worcester State has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 MASCAC games.

The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matchups.

Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head)

2024: Westfield State -3.5 (covered, won 35–27)

2023: Westfield State -6.5 (covered, won 30–12)

2022: Worcester State +4.5 (covered, lost 21–17)

2021: Westfield State -2.5 (did not cover, won 14–13)

Game Odds

Worcester State Lancers               53.5

Westfield State Owls                      – 7

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025

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