D3-CFB Game Preview: Husson Eagles (0-0) vs. Framingham State Rams (0-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Bowditch Field – Framingham, Massachusetts

Kickoff: 9:00 a.m. ET

Broadcast: Framingham State Rams Sports Network (video), Husson Eagles Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Capacity: ~5,000

Weather Forecast (Framingham, MA – Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm

Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff, climbing toward mid‑80s by the second half

Wind: SW at 6–10 mph

Precipitation: <10%

Impact: Heat could test depth and conditioning; light wind unlikely to affect passing or kicking

Injury Report

Husson

No major preseason injuries reported.

QB Max Clark returns after throwing for 162 yards and 2 TDs in last year’s meeting.

RB Jed Lober (135 rush yds, 5 TDs vs. FSU in 2024) healthy.

WR Ja’Quan Myles (60 rec yds in 2024 opener) available.

Framingham State

No significant absences reported.

QB Treyvon Fields back after 167 pass yds, 2 TDs in 2024 opener.

RB Joshua Ramos (68 rush yds last year) healthy.

WR Elijah Nichols (55 rec yds, 1 TD vs. Husson) ready to go.

Team Records & 2024 Recap

Husson: 6‑4 overall, 4‑2 Commonwealth Coast Football; averaged 33.3 PPG, allowed 25.6 PPG.

Framingham State: 4‑6 overall, 4‑4 MASCAC; averaged 20.2 PPG, allowed 34.1 PPG.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)

Husson

L vs. Univ. of New England 25‑14

L @ Endicott 32‑6

W vs. Western New England 49‑42 (OT)

W @ Curry 35‑34

W vs. Nichols 56‑22

Framingham State

W vs. Worcester State 30‑20

L @ Western Connecticut 76‑18

L vs. Plymouth State 41‑20

L vs. Mass. Maritime 21‑6

W @ Westfield State 21‑7

Key Player Matchups

RB Jed Lober (HUS) vs. Framingham Front Seven

Lober’s 5‑TD performance last year set the tone; Rams must improve gap discipline.

QB Treyvon Fields (FSU) vs. Husson Secondary

Fields had 2 TD passes in 2024 but must avoid turnovers against a ball‑hawking defense.

WR Elijah Nichols (FSU) vs. CB1 Husson

Nichols’ route running and contested‑catch ability vs. physical coverage.

QB Max Clark (HUS) vs. Framingham Pass Rush

Clark’s efficiency and play‑action passing can punish over‑aggressive blitzes.

Special Teams

Husson’s return game set up short fields last year; field position could again be decisive.

Series History

All-Time: Husson leads 1‑0

Only Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 — Husson 56, Framingham State 14 in Bangor, ME

Lober scored 5 rushing TDs; Husson defense forced 3 turnovers.

Total yards: Husson 329, Framingham 259.

Betting Trends

Husson: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 games; OVER in 3 of last 4.

Framingham State: 2‑3 ATS in last 5; OVER in 4 of last 6.

Head-to-Head: OVER hit in 2024 meeting (70 total points).

Game Odds

Husson Eagles                                   – 13.5

Framingham State Rams               53.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025