D3-CFB Game Preview: Anna Maria Amcats (2-2) vs. Westfield State Owls (2-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Alumni Field (capacity ~4,000)

Location: Westfield, Massachusetts

Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: MASCAC Digital Network / Local Radio

Weather Forecast (Westfield, MA)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall afternoon

Temperature: ~67°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 50s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 7–12 mph

Impact: Slight crosswinds could affect long field goals and punts, but otherwise excellent football weather

Injury Report

Anna Maria Amcats (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

QB Chris McNulty – Probable (ankle soreness; threw 3 TDs vs UMass Dartmouth)

RB Ja’Calvin Newsom – Questionable (hamstring tightness)

Westfield State Owls (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

QB Jack Duffy – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Jalen Reed – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Chris McNulty (Anna Maria) vs Westfield Secondary

McNulty has been efficient in recent wins; Westfield has allowed multiple 200+ yard passing games.

RB Ja’Calvin Newsom (Anna Maria) vs LB Tyler Ross (Westfield State)

Newsom is Anna Maria’s top rusher; Ross leads Westfield in tackles.

QB Jack Duffy (Westfield State) vs Anna Maria Pass Rush

Duffy has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against an aggressive Amcats front.

WR Jalen Reed (Westfield State) vs CB Marcus Hall (Anna Maria)

Reed is Duffy’s go‑to target; Hall is Anna Maria’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Anna Maria (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

W 47–43 vs UMass Dartmouth (9/27/25)

W 33–27 @ Mass Maritime (9/20/25)

L 31–25 vs Framingham State (9/13/25)

L 46–7 @ Eastern (9/6/25)

Offense: ~28.0 PPG Defense: ~36.7 PPG

Westfield State (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

W 31–22 vs Worcester State (9/27/25)

W 48–6 @ Dean (9/20/25)

L 29–16 vs Bridgewater State (9/13/25)

L 16–12 @ Castleton (9/6/25)

Offense: ~26.7 PPG Defense: ~23.2 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Anna Maria leads recent meetings

Recent:

2024: Anna Maria 41–13

2023: Anna Maria 51–27

Trend: Anna Maria has won 2 straight, both by multiple scores.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Anna Maria: 3–1 ATS in last 4

Westfield State: 2–2 ATS in last 4

Historical Betting Results:

Anna Maria has covered in 2 straight vs Westfield

Last 2 meetings have gone OVER the total

Projected Score: Anna Maria 30 – Westfield State 20

Game Odds

Anna Maria Amcats        – 7.5

Westfield State Owls      51

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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