Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)
Venue: Coughlin Field, Worcester, Massachusetts (Home of Worcester State Lancers)
Conference: Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC)
Weather Forecast (Worcester, MA)
Temperature: ~62°F (17°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light breeze (7–9 mph)
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking.
Injury Report
(Based on recent availability trends; small-school programs release limited details)
Fitchburg State:
RB rotation thin after early-season injuries.
Secondary has been inconsistent, with a starting CB questionable.
Worcester State:
Offensive line depth tested; one starter questionable.
WR group healthy, QB expected to start.
Key Player Matchups
Fitchburg QB vs. Worcester Secondary
Fitchburg has leaned on a balanced attack, but their QB must avoid turnovers against Worcester’s opportunistic DBs.
Worcester RB vs. Fitchburg Front Seven
Worcester’s ground game has been their stabilizer. If they establish the run, they’ll control tempo.
Special Teams Edge
Both teams have struggled in coverage units; a big return could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Fitchburg State Falcons (2–3 overall, 1–2 MASCAC)
10/04/25: Lost to Framingham State 22–20
09/20/25: Lost to New England College 48–0
09/13/25: Def. UMass Dartmouth 25–24
09/06/25: Def. Dean College 49–14
Momentum: Inconsistent; flashes of offensive firepower but defensive lapses.
Worcester State Lancers (2–3 overall, 1–2 MASCAC)
10/04/25: Lost to Bridgewater State 19–10
09/27/25: Def. Westfield State 31–22
09/20/25: Lost to Western New England 48–13
09/13/25: Lost to Plymouth State 47–46
Momentum: Competitive but struggling to close out games; defense giving up big plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Worcester State leads the series.
Recent Matchups:
2024: Fitchburg State 20, Worcester State 14
2023: Worcester State 33, Fitchburg State 13
Trend: Series has been competitive, with alternating wins in recent years.
Betting Trends:
Fitchburg is 2-4 ATS in last 6 games.
Worcester is 3-1 ATS in last 4 home games.
Unders have hit in 3 of last 4 Fitchburg games.
Worcester games trend Over when facing high-powered offenses.
Historical Betting Results:
2024: Fitchburg covered (+7) in outright win (20–14).
2023: Worcester covered (-6.5) in 33–13 win.
Average margin last 2 meetings: Fitchburg +3.0.
Projected Score: Worcester State 24 – Fitchburg State 20
Game Odds
Fitchburg State Falcons 44.5
Worcester State Lancers – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
