Venue & Game Info
Location: Adamson Stadium, California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Capacity: ~6,500 (outdoor stadium)
Weather Forecast: Cold, ~42°F, cloudy skies, NW winds 8–10 mph, chance of light rain showers
Broadcast: NCAA.com / ESPN+
Injury Report
Frostburg State Bobcats: RB Josh Maxwell (ankle) questionable; WR Malik Morris cleared after minor hamstring strain.
California (PA) Vulcans: QB Noah Mitchell (shoulder soreness) probable; LB Gerald Brown (knee) out for season.
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks:
Frostburg State: Graham Walker – 2,785 yards, 25 TD, 8 INT
California (PA): Noah Mitchell – 3,012 yards, 27 TD, 6 INT
Running Backs:
Frostburg State: Josh Maxwell – 1,045 yards, 12 TD (questionable)
California (PA): DeShawn Carter – 987 yards, 11 TD
Receivers:
Frostburg State: Malik Morris – 865 yards, 9 TD
California (PA): Tyson Hill – 1,102 yards, 10 TD
Defensive Leaders:
Frostburg State: LB Chris Johnson – 102 tackles, 6 sacks
California (PA): DL Gerald Brown – 88 tackles, 7 sacks (injured)
Recent Team Form
Frostburg State:
W vs Shepherd (28-24)
W vs Charleston (35-21)
L vs Kutztown (31-20)
W vs Concord (42-14)
W vs Fairmont State (38-17)
California (PA):
W vs Slippery Rock (27-24)
L vs IUP (31-28)
W vs Gannon (35-14)
W vs Mercyhurst (41-10)
L vs Kutztown (34-20)
Series History
First-ever postseason meeting between Frostburg State and California (PA).
Programs have met twice in regular season history, splitting 1–1.
Betting Trends:
Frostburg has covered in 4 of last 5 games.
Cal U is 3-2 ATS in last 5, but struggled against top-tier PSAC opponents.
Frostburg games trend over due to offensive balance.
Historical Betting Results
Frostburg covered vs Shepherd (+6.5), winning outright 28–24.
Cal U failed to cover vs Kutztown (-2.5), losing 34–20.
Both teams have split ATS results in playoff history.
Projected Score: California (PA) 30 – Frostburg State 27
Reasoning: Both teams bring strong passing attacks, but Cal U’s home-field advantage and Mitchell’s consistency tilt the matchup. Frostburg’s balanced offense will keep it close, especially if Maxwell plays, but Cal U’s depth and PSAC-tested defense give them the edge.
Final Take: Expect a tight, high-scoring playoff clash. Frostburg’s MEC championship pedigree meets Cal U’s PSAC firepower, with the Vulcans slight favorites to advance at home.
Game Odds
Frostburg State Bobcats 52.5
California (PA) Vulcans – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
