Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Bentley University Football Stadium, Waltham, Massachusetts (Capacity: ~4,200)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / FloFootball (NE10 package)
Weather Forecast (Waltham, MA)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Franklin Pierce (1–1, NE10):
QB Adrian Parker – Healthy; reigning NE10 Offensive Player of the Year, threw for 2,888 yards and 22 TDs in 2024.
RB Alex Benitez – Healthy, 379 yards and 5 TDs last season.
WR Austin Howe – Healthy, team leader in 2024 with 675 yards and 7 TDs.
WR Joziah Gonzalez – Healthy, 637 yards, 3 TDs in 2024.
Bentley (2–0, NE10):
QB Stephen Sturm – Healthy, efficient start to 2025 with 4 TDs, 0 INTs.
RB Malik Grant – Healthy, averaging 5.2 YPC through two games.
WR Devin Williams – Healthy, 2 TDs in 2025.
Defense – No major injuries reported; unit has allowed just 17 PPG so far.
Key Player Matchups
QB Adrian Parker (FPU) vs. Bentley Secondary
Parker is the centerpiece of the Ravens’ offense; Bentley must limit his deep-ball connections with Howe and Gonzalez.
RB Malik Grant (Bentley) vs. FPU Front Seven
Grant’s ability to control tempo on the ground could keep Parker off the field.
WR Austin Howe (FPU) vs. Bentley Corners
Howe’s size and red-zone efficiency make him a key mismatch.
QB Stephen Sturm (Bentley) vs. FPU Pass Rush
Sturm’s efficiency will be tested by a Ravens defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure.
Recent Team Form
Franklin Pierce Ravens (1–1, NE10)
9/13: W 30–6 vs. Pace
9/5: L 24–13 vs. Slippery Rock
Trend: Offense averaging 21.5 PPG; defense rebounded strongly in Week 2.
Bentley Falcons (2–0, NE10)
9/13: W 28–17 @ Assumption
9/6: W 31–14 vs. Post
Trend: Balanced offense (29.5 PPG) and stingy defense (15.5 PPG allowed).
Series History
All-time series: Bentley leads 4–0.
Last meeting (2024): Bentley won 38–14.
Franklin Pierce has yet to defeat Bentley since joining the NE10.
Betting Trends
Franklin Pierce:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Bentley:
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Bentley has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Franklin Pierce: Struggles ATS vs. top NE10 teams; overs more common when defense collapses.
Bentley: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense controls tempo.
NE10 Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Franklin Pierce Ravens 49.5
Bentley Falcons – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
