Venue & Game Details
- Location: Pratt Field at Lehrman Stadium, Amherst, Massachusetts
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Broadcast: Northeast Sports Network (NSN), ESPN Gamecast
Weather Forecast (Amherst, MA)
- Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall afternoon
- Temperature: Mid-50s °F at kickoff, dropping into the 40s by the 4th quarter
- Wind: 6–10 mph, swirling across the stadium
- Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
- Williams Ephs:
- RB rotation healthy, no major injuries reported
- Secondary missing one rotational corner (hamstring, questionable)
- Amherst Mammoths:
- WR corps intact, led by returning starters
- Defensive line missing one starter (ankle, doubtful)
Key Player Matchups
- Williams QB vs. Amherst secondary – Williams relies on balanced passing; Amherst must contain explosive plays.
- Amherst RB committee vs. Williams linebackers – Mammoths lean on ground game to control tempo.
- Williams pass rush vs. Amherst offensive line – Ephs’ defensive front has been disruptive in recent wins.
Recent Team Form
- Williams:
- Lost to Wesleyan 34-28 (OT, Nov. 1)
- Lost to Tufts 41-20 (Oct. 25)
- Beat Bates 37-30 (Oct. 18)
- Beat Middlebury 24-17 (Oct. 11)
- Beat Bowdoin 35-17 (Oct. 4)
- Amherst:
- Lost to Trinity 14-7 (Nov. 1)
- Lost to Wesleyan 31-21 (Oct. 25)
- Lost to Colby 13-9 (Oct. 18)
- Beat Bowdoin 34-7 (Oct. 11)
- Beat Middlebury 27-17 (Oct. 4)
Series History
- All-time: Williams leads the historic rivalry (136th meeting in 2025).
- Recent: Williams won in 2024 (21-14); Amherst won in 2023 (20-17).
- Trend: Series has been tightly contested, often decided by one score.
Betting Trends
- Williams: 3-2 ATS in last 5; OVER has hit in 3 of last 5 games
- Amherst: 2-3 ATS in last 5; UNDER has hit in 4 of last 5 games
- Head-to-head: Last 3 meetings split 2-1 in favor of Williams
Historical Betting Results
- Williams games trend OVER when offense clicks (avg. 29.5 PPG in wins).
- Amherst games trend UNDER due to defensive grind (avg. 18.5 PPG allowed in wins).
- Last meeting (2024): Williams covered (-2.5 spread) in 21-14 win.
Projected Final Score: Williams 27 – Amherst 20
Game Odds
Williams Ephs – 3.5
Amherst Mammoths 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
