D3-CFB Game Preview:  LaGrange Panthers (9-1) vs. Framingham State Rams (7-3)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: Bowditch Field, Framingham, MA

Kickoff: 9:00 AM EST

Broadcast: ESPN+

Weather Forecast

Temperature: Around 50°F at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–10 mph)

Impact: Favorable conditions for both passing and rushing; minimal weather disruption expected

Injury Report

LaGrange: No major injuries reported; QB and WR corps healthy after dominant win vs Southern Virginia (65–27).

Framingham State: RB rotation intact; minor depth concerns in secondary, but starters available.

Key Player Matchups

LaGrange QB (2,300+ yards, 20 TDs) vs Framingham Secondary: Panthers rely on explosive passing, while Rams’ defense has allowed 24+ points in 4 of last 5 games.

LaGrange RB Committee (1,200+ combined yards) vs Framingham Front Seven: Balanced ground game will test Rams’ rush defense.

Framingham QB (2,100+ yards, 18 TDs) vs LaGrange Defense: Rams’ passing attack must stay efficient against a Panthers defense that forced multiple turnovers in recent weeks.

Recent Team Forms

LaGrange: Won 5 straight, including 65–27 vs Southern Virginia (Nov. 15), 38–6 vs Belhaven (Nov. 8), and 49–20 vs Greensboro (Nov. 1).

Framingham State: Won 2 straight, including 28–27 vs Worcester State (Nov. 15) and 31–6 vs Dean (Nov. 8); previously dropped close games to Plymouth State (28–26) and Mass Maritime (14–12).

Series History

First-ever postseason meeting between LaGrange and Framingham State.

Betting Trends

LaGrange is 7–3 ATS this season.

Framingham is 5–5 ATS.

Overs have hit in 3 of last 5 LaGrange games.

Historical Betting Results

USA South teams are 6–4 vs MASCAC teams in NCAA playoffs over the past decade.

LaGrange has covered in 4 of last 5 games.

Framingham has covered in 3 of last 5 postseason appearances.

Prediction: LaGrange 34 – Framingham State 24

Game Odds

LaGrange Panthers                          – 7.5

Framingham State Rams               52.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025