Venue & Event Details
Location: Stagg Field, Springfield, MA
Kickoff: 9:00 AM EST
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast
Temperature: Around 48°F at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, winds 8–12 mph
Impact: Passing efficiency may be slightly affected; rushing attacks could be emphasized
Injury Report
Cortland: QB and WR corps healthy despite late-season loss to Ithaca; RB rotation intact.
Springfield: No major injuries reported; offensive line depth slightly thinned but starters available.
Key Player Matchups
Cortland QB (2,300+ yards, 20 TDs) vs Springfield Secondary: Red Dragons rely on efficient passing, while Pride defense has allowed under 20 points in 4 of last 5 games.
Springfield QB (2,200+ yards, 19 TDs) vs Cortland Defense: Dual-threat ability will test Cortland’s secondary, which allowed 26 points in loss to Ithaca.
RB Committees (both teams): Cortland’s balanced ground game vs Springfield’s front seven ranked top-25 nationally in rush defense.
Recent Team Forms
Cortland: Lost 26–21 to Ithaca (Nov. 15); previously won 5 straight including 44–14 vs Brockport and 49–7 vs Alfred State.
Springfield: Won 5 straight, including 23–7 vs SUNY Maritime (Nov. 15), 30–10 vs Coast Guard, and 48–6 vs Norwich.
Series History
First-ever postseason meeting between Cortland and Springfield.
Programs have not met in regular season play.
Betting Trends
Cortland is 6–4 ATS this season.
Springfield is 7–3 ATS.
Overs have hit in 3 of last 5 Springfield games.
Historical Betting Results
Liberty League teams are 5–4 vs NEWMAC teams in NCAA playoffs over the past decade.
Cortland has covered in 4 of last 6 postseason games.
Springfield has covered in 5 of last 7 playoff appearances.
Prediction: Springfield 28 – Cortland 24
Game Odds
Cortland Red Dragons 51.5
Springfield Pride – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025
