Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Sodexo Field, Rindge, New Hampshire (Capacity ~2,500, turf surface)
Broadcast: NE10 Now / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Rindge, NH)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal fall football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: NE10 programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Assumption Greyhounds:
QB healthy, threw 2 TDs in win vs Saint Anselm.
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starter (questionable).
Franklin Pierce Ravens:
QB healthy, but has been sacked 9 times in last two games.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
Key Player Matchups
Assumption QB vs. Franklin Pierce Secondary
Assumption has averaged 27.7 PPG in its first three games. The Ravens’ DBs have allowed 30+ in back-to-back contests.
Franklin Pierce QB vs. Assumption Front Seven
The Ravens’ offense has struggled with protection. Assumption’s pass rush has forced multiple turnovers in each of its last two games.
Special Teams
Assumption kicker has been reliable from 40+, while Franklin Pierce has struggled in coverage.
Recent Team Form
Assumption (2–1):
L @ Kutztown (51–14)
W @ American International (39–21)
W vs Saint Anselm (30–8)
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Secondary exposed in opener vs Kutztown.
Franklin Pierce (0–3):
L vs Slippery Rock (30–13)
L vs Pace (30–6)
L @ Bentley (35–21)
Strength: Passing game shows flashes of explosiveness.
Weakness: Defense allowing 31.7 PPG, turnover margin -5.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are NE10 rivals.
Assumption: A perennial contender, looking to start conference play strong.
Franklin Pierce: Still seeking its first win of 2025, desperate to avoid 0–4.
Series History
All-time series: Assumption leads 2–0
Recent meetings:
2024: Assumption 7, Franklin Pierce 0
2023: Assumption 21, Franklin Pierce 7
Trend: Assumption has won both meetings, allowing just 7.0 PPG.
Betting Trends:
Assumption is 2–1 ATS this season (modeled).
Franklin Pierce is 0–3 ATS this season.
Assumption games have gone Over in 2 of 3.
Franklin Pierce games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to offensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Assumption -10.5 (covered, won 7–0)
2023: Assumption -7.5 (covered, won 21–7)
Game Odds
Assumption Greyhounds – 14
Franklin Pierce Ravens 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, September 28, 2025
