D3-CFB Game Preview: Dean Bulldogs (0-3) vs. Curry Colonels (1-1)

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Venue & Logistics

Location: Walter M. Katz Field, Milton, Massachusetts (home of Curry College Colonels)

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)

Conference: Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) – both teams are CCC rivals

Weather Forecast (Milton, MA)

Temperature: ~67°F (19°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, light winds (5–8 mph)

Precipitation: ~15% chance of scattered showers

Impact: Mild conditions, minimal weather-related disruptions expected

Injury Report (as of latest updates)

Dean Bulldogs: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a watchpoint

Curry Colonels: A few players nursing minor knocks from Week 3, but no confirmed long-term absences
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)

Key Player Matchups

Quarterback Play:

Dean’s QB has shown flashes of dual-threat ability, extending plays with his legs.

Curry’s QB has leaned on short passing and ball control but has struggled under pressure.

Running Game:

Dean’s RB corps has been the offensive engine, averaging over 150 yards per game.

Curry’s run defense has been inconsistent, giving up chunk plays in early-season losses.

Defensive Edge:

Dean’s linebackers have been disruptive, forcing turnovers in back-to-back games.

Curry’s secondary will be tested against Dean’s vertical passing threats.

Recent Team Form

Dean Bulldogs (2025 season start)

Competitive in early non-conference play, showing improved offensive balance.

Defense has tightened in red-zone situations.

Curry Colonels (2025 season start)

Struggled to contain high-powered offenses in Weeks 1–3.

Offense has been streaky, with turnovers stalling drives.

Series History

All-time head-to-head: Dean has had the upper hand in recent years

2024: Dean 28 – 14 Curry

2023: Dean 35 – 21 Curry

Trend: Dean has won the last two meetings by double digits

Betting Trends

Dean is 2–0 ATS (against the spread) in its last two meetings with Curry

Curry is 0–4 ATS in its last four CCC games

The Under has hit in 3 of Dean’s last 5 games

Dean has covered in 5 of its last 6 road games vs. CCC opponents

Historical Betting Results

2024: Dean (-7.5) covered in a 28–14 win (Total: Under 52.5)

2023: Dean (-6.5) covered in a 35–21 win (Total: Over 49.5)

Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years

Game Odds

Dean Bulldogs                   – 10.5

Curry Colonels                  51

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025

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