Venue & Game Details
Conference: Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC, NCAA Division III)
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Alumni Field, Westfield, Massachusetts (Capacity ~4,800, turf surface)
Weather Forecast (Westfield, MA)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-III programs do not publish official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Worcester State:
QB rotation unsettled after early-season struggles; starter expected to play through minor shoulder soreness.
Secondary depth thin after Week 2 hamstring injury to CB (questionable).
Westfield State:
RB1 (Disabella) has been carrying heavy workload; no major reported injuries.
OL unit intact, which is critical for their run-heavy scheme.
Key Player Matchups
Worcester State QB vs. Westfield State Pass Rush
Worcester has struggled with turnovers; Owls’ defensive front will look to pressure early.
Westfield State RB Dylan Disabella vs. Worcester State Front Seven
Disabella has been the Owls’ offensive engine, averaging 100+ yards in recent outings.
Special Teams
Both teams have inconsistent kicking games; field position could swing momentum.
Recent Team Form
Westfield State (2025 Season so far)
Record: 1–2 overall, 1–1 in MASCAC
Results:
L vs. Castleton (16–12)
L @ Bridgewater State (29–16)
W @ Dean (48–6)
Strength: Balanced offense, strong run game
Weakness: Passing defense vulnerable to big plays
Worcester State (2025 Season so far)
Record: 0–2 overall, 0–1 in MASCAC
Results:
L @ Western New England (48–13)
L vs. Bridgewater State (score not listed, but loss)
Strength: Capable of moving the ball in spurts
Weakness: Defensive breakdowns, turnover issues
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are MASCAC rivals, making this a conference game with postseason implications.
Westfield State has been a mid-tier MASCAC team, while Worcester State has struggled to climb out of the lower tier in recent years.
Series History
2024: Westfield State 35, Worcester State 27
2023: Westfield State 30, Worcester State 12
Trend: Westfield State has won the last two meetings, both by multiple scores.
Overall: Historically competitive, but Owls have recent momentum.
Betting Trends:
Westfield State is 2-0 ATS vs Worcester State in last two seasons.
Worcester State has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 MASCAC games.
The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matchups.
Historical Betting Results (Head-to-Head)
2024: Westfield State -3.5 (covered, won 35–27)
2023: Westfield State -6.5 (covered, won 30–12)
2022: Worcester State +4.5 (covered, lost 21–17)
2021: Westfield State -2.5 (did not cover, won 14–13)
Game Odds
Worcester State Lancers 53.5
Westfield State Owls – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
