Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Fitton Field, One College Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast: 57°F, partly cloudy, winds 7–9 mph, no precipitation expected.
Team Recent Form
Colgate Raiders:
Last game: 28-17 loss vs. Fordham
Offense: 19.7 PPG, 325 YPG (pass-heavy, but inconsistent).
Defense: 29.4 PPG allowed, 402 YPG allowed.
Strength: Opportunistic secondary (7 INTs this season).
Holy Cross Crusaders:
Last game: 31-14 loss vs. Lafayette
Offense: 21.0 PPG, 340 YPG (balanced, but turnover-prone).
Defense: 32.1 PPG allowed, 410 YPG allowed.
Strength: Strong rushing attack when RBs stay healthy.
Injury Report
Colgate: QB starter probable (minor shoulder issue); OL depth thin.
Holy Cross: RB rotation banged up; WR1 (probable, ankle).
Key Player Matchups
QB Colgate: 1,280 yards, 9 TD, 6 INT – needs efficiency to avoid turnovers.
RB Colgate: 410 yards, 3 TD – key to controlling tempo.
WR Colgate: 520 yards, 4 TD – deep threat.
QB Holy Cross: 1,350 yards, 10 TD, 7 INT – dual-threat but inconsistent.
RB Holy Cross: 480 yards, 5 TD – centerpiece of offense.
WR Holy Cross: 445 yards, 3 TD – reliable possession receiver.
Series History
All-time: Holy Cross leads 45–36–5.
Recent: Holy Cross has won 5 straight vs. Colgate.
First Meeting: 1917 (Colgate 21–0).
Betting Trends
Colgate: 3-4 ATS this season; 1-2 ATS in Patriot League play.
Holy Cross: 2-5 ATS; 1-1 ATS in Patriot League play.
Totals: Colgate 4 of 7 OVER; Holy Cross 5 of 7 OVER.
Head-to-Head: Holy Cross 5-0 SU last 5 vs. Colgate; 4-1 ATS.
Projection: Holy Cross 27 – Colgate 20
Game Odds
Colgate Raiders 47.5
Holy Cross Crusaders – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025
