Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Dale Lippert Field (Dean College)
Location: Franklin, Massachusetts
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: Local streaming via MASCAC/ECFC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Franklin, MA)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, breezy fall afternoon
Temperature: ~69°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 10–13 mph
Impact: Passing/kicking could be slightly affected by crosswinds; rushing attacks may be emphasized
Injury Report
Plymouth State Panthers (2–2, 0–2 MASCAC):
QB Jack Duffy – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Chris Anderson – Questionable (hamstring)
Dean Bulldogs (0–4, 0–1 ECFC):
QB Matt Eck – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Jalen Reed – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack Duffy (Plymouth State) vs Dean Secondary
Duffy has been inconsistent but showed poise in PSU’s 14–10 win over Mass Maritime.
RB Chris Anderson (PSU) vs LB Tyler Ross (Dean)
Anderson is PSU’s workhorse; Ross leads Dean in tackles.
QB Matt Eck (Dean) vs PSU Pass Rush
Eck has struggled behind a leaky offensive line; PSU’s front seven has been opportunistic.
WR Jalen Reed (Dean) vs CB Marcus Hall (PSU)
Reed is Dean’s top target; Hall is PSU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Plymouth State (2–2, 0–2 MASCAC):
W 14–10 vs Mass Maritime (9/27/25)
W 47–46 vs Worcester State (9/13/25)
L 42–21 @ Bridgewater State (9/20/25)
L 48–21 vs Western Conn. (9/6/25)
Offense: ~24.0 PPG Defense: ~31.5 PPG
Dean (0–4, 0–1 ECFC):
L 52–12 @ Curry (9/27/25)
L 48–6 vs Westfield State (9/20/25)
L 28–0 vs Mass Maritime (9/13/25)
L 49–14 @ Fitchburg State (9/6/25)
Offense: ~8.0 PPG Defense: ~44.2 PPG
Series History
All‑time: First official NCAA meeting between the programs.
Trend: PSU has historically dominated ECFC opponents; Dean has struggled against MASCAC competition.
ATS (Against the Spread):
PSU: 2–2 ATS in 2025
Dean: 0–4 ATS in 2025
Historical Betting Results:
Dean has failed to cover in 6 straight games
PSU has covered in 3 of last 5 non‑conference games
Projected Score: Plymouth State 35 – Dean 10
Game Odds
Plymouth State Panthers – 21
Dean Bulldogs 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
