Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Elliot Field Athletic Complex (capacity ~2,500)
Location: Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Broadcast: MASCAC Digital Network / Local Radio
Special Note: This is Fitchburg State’s Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Fitchburg, MA)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 7–12 mph
Impact: Slight crosswinds may affect long field goals and punts, but otherwise excellent football weather
Injury Report
Framingham State Rams (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):
QB Jack O’Connor – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Chris Anderson – Questionable (hamstring)
Fitchburg State Falcons (1–2, 1–1 MASCAC):
QB Matt Eck – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Jalen Reed – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack O’Connor (Framingham St.) vs Fitchburg Secondary
O’Connor has been efficient in wins, but turnovers have hurt in losses.
RB Chris Anderson (Framingham St.) vs LB Tyler Ross (Fitchburg St.)
Anderson is the Rams’ workhorse; Ross leads the Falcons in tackles.
QB Matt Eck (Fitchburg St.) vs Framingham Pass Rush
Eck has shown flashes but faces a Rams defense that thrives on pressure.
WR Jalen Reed (Fitchburg St.) vs CB Marcus Hall (Framingham St.)
Reed is Eck’s top target; Hall is Framingham’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Framingham State (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):
W 46–40 vs Bridgewater State (9/27/25)
L 14–10 @ UMass Dartmouth (9/20/25)
W 31–25 @ Anna Maria (9/13/25)
L 40–13 vs Husson (9/6/25)
Offense: ~25.0 PPG Defense: ~27.0 PPG
Fitchburg State (1–2, 1–1 MASCAC):
L 25–24 @ UMass Dartmouth (9/13/25)
W 49–14 vs Dean (9/5/25)
L 27–14 vs New England College (9/20/25)
Offense: ~29.3 PPG Defense: ~22.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Framingham State leads the modern series comfortably
Recent:
2024: Framingham State 77–11
2023: Framingham State 37–7
2022: Framingham State 40–6
Trend: Framingham has won 10 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Framingham: 2–2 ATS in 2025
Fitchburg: 1–2 ATS in 2025
Historical Betting Results:
Framingham has covered in 3 straight vs Fitchburg
Last 3 meetings have all gone OVER the total
Projected Score: Framingham State 38 – Fitchburg State 17
Game Odds
Framingham State Rams – 17
Fitchburg State Falcons 53
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
