Venue & Game Details
Location: Hempstead Stadium – Beverly, Massachusetts
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Endicott Sports Network (video), Misericordia Athletics Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~3,000
Weather Forecast (Beverly, MA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by the fourth quarter
Wind: SSW at 8–12 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Light wind could slightly influence special teams; otherwise excellent playing conditions
Injury Report
Misericordia
No major preseason injuries reported; starting QB and RB rotations intact.
WR1 and TE1 both available after missing time late in 2024.
Endicott
No significant absences; returning starting QB and top two WRs healthy.
Defensive front seven at full strength after minor camp knocks.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Misericordia: 1‑9 overall, 1‑7 MAC; averaged 17.2 PPG, allowed 36.4 PPG.
Endicott: 10‑2 overall, CCC champions, NCAA Second Round (lost 17‑9 at Cortland); averaged 36.1 PPG, allowed 11.8 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Misericordia
L @ Alvernia 34‑31 (OT)
L vs. Stevenson 56‑17
L @ Eastern 31‑10
L vs. Lebanon Valley 20‑9
W vs. Widener 24‑20
Endicott
L @ Cortland 17‑9 (NCAA Second Round)
W vs. Alfred State 44‑0 (NCAA First Round)
W @ Curry 49‑14
W vs. Husson 32‑6
W vs. Nichols 50‑10
Key Player Matchups
Misericordia QB vs. Endicott Secondary
Cougars’ passing game will be tested by a Gulls defense that allowed under 130 pass yds/game in 2024.
Misericordia RB1 vs. Endicott Front Seven
Power back against a unit that gave up just 2.6 yds/carry last season.
Endicott QB vs. Misericordia Pass Rush
Gulls’ efficient passing attack vs. a defense that struggled to generate consistent pressure.
WR1 Endicott vs. Misericordia CB1
Deep‑threat speed vs. a secondary that surrendered multiple 40+ yard completions in 2024.
Special Teams
Endicott’s return units vs. Misericordia’s coverage — potential hidden yardage swing.
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
Misericordia: 3‑7 ATS in 2024; OVER in 6 of last 10.
Endicott: 8‑3 ATS in 2024; UNDER in 7 of last 10 (defense‑driven).
CCC vs. MAC in last 3 seasons: CCC teams 7‑1 SU, average margin +21.4.
Game Odds
Misericordia Cougars 54.5
Endicott Gulls – 28
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
