Venue & Game Details
Location: Henry G. Steinbrenner ’27 Stadium – Cambridge, Massachusetts
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: MIT Engineers Sports Network (video), Nichols Athletics Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~4,000
Weather Forecast (Cambridge, MA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm
Temperature: ~79°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the fourth quarter
Wind: SSW at 8–12 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Light wind could slightly affect special teams; otherwise excellent playing conditions
Injury Report
Nichols
No major preseason injuries reported; starting QB and RB rotations intact.
WR corps healthy, including deep threat who led team in yards per catch in 2024.
MIT
No significant absences; returning starting QB and top RB available.
OL depth improved after injuries late in 2024.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Nichols: 2‑8 overall, CCC; averaged 34.8 PPG but allowed 40.8 PPG.
MIT: 3‑7 overall, NEWMAC; averaged 14.0 PPG and allowed 31.4 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Nichols
L vs. Western New England 28‑56
L @ Curry 41‑47
L @ Endicott 10‑50
L vs. Univ. of New England 30‑51
W vs. Husson 31‑16
MIT
L vs. WPI 12‑34
W vs. Norwich 27‑0
L @ SUNY Maritime 14‑20
L vs. Springfield 0‑48
L @ Merchant Marine 14‑28
Key Player Matchups
Nichols QB vs. MIT Secondary
Nichols’ passing game is the team’s offensive strength; MIT’s DBs must limit explosive plays.
Nichols RB1 vs. MIT Front Seven
Power running vs. a defense that allowed over 180 rush yds/game in 2024.
MIT QB vs. Nichols Pass Rush
Engineers’ QB efficiency will be tested by a Bison defense that struggled overall but can generate pressure.
MIT RB1 vs. Nichols Linebackers
Establishing the run is key for MIT to control tempo.
Special Teams
Nichols’ return game vs. MIT’s coverage units could swing field position.
Series History
All-Time: MIT leads 15‑10
Last Meeting: Nov. 12, 2016 — Nichols 36, MIT 35 (2OT) in Dudley, MA
Current Streak: Nichols 1 win
Largest Margin: Nichols 35‑7 (2004)
Smallest Margin: Nichols 36‑35 (2016)
Betting Trends
Nichols: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 vs. MIT (2006–2016); OVER in 3 of last 4 games in 2024.
MIT: 1‑4 in last 5 overall; UNDER in 3 of last 5 games in 2024.
Head-to-Head: Home team has won 6 of last 8 meetings.
Game Odds
Nichols Bison – 3.5
MIT Engineers 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
