Bryant at Massachusetts - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 6th 2025 (3:30 PM EDT)
Massachusetts -14.5 (52.0) (-575)  Open: -13.0 | 52.5
Bryant 27 - Massachusetts: 26

 
Bulldogs (1 - 1) (2 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 15 - 23 (15 - 23 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
BRY 2nd straight Road Game
UMASS 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: -29  (SP+ UMASS -37)
UMASS Win prob: 85% | Cover: 47%
Minutemen (0 - 12) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Joe Harasymiak (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 11 - 39 (13 - 35 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 0 - 12 (#136)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
Bryant's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Bryant at New Mexico State+19.552.5L 3 - 19UY
Sat 9/6 Bryant at Massachusetts+14.552.0W 27 - 26OY

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Bryant's Schedule
Massachusetts's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Massachusetts vs Temple+3.051.5L 10 - 42ON
Sat 9/6 Massachusetts vs Bryant-14.552.0L 26 - 27ON
Sat 9/13 Massachusetts at Iowa+35.544.5L 7 - 47ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Massachusetts at Missouri+44.557.5L 6 - 42UY
Sat 10/4 Massachusetts vs Western Michigan+12.546.5L 3 - 21UN
Sat 10/11 Massachusetts at Kent State+1.549.5L 6 - 42UN
Sat 10/18 Massachusetts vs Buffalo+16.547.5L 21 - 28OY
Sat 10/25 Massachusetts at Central Michigan+16.546.5L 13 - 38ON
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/4 Massachusetts at Akron+12.551.5L 10 - 44ON
Wed 11/12 Massachusetts vs Northern Illinois+8.543.5L 3 - 45ON
Tue 11/18 Massachusetts at Ohio+34.553.5L 14 - 42OY
Tue 11/25 Massachusetts vs Bowling Green+14.044.5L 14 - 45ON

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1

Predictions for Massachusetts's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
BRY0%150%000%000%22.50%0%0000
UMASS#69 (.19)41% (94)11.143% (78)3.1 (50)16438% (110)1823.73 (89)#114 (.26)46% (116)38.651% (128)40% (71)4.66 (129)63.20.80.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
BRY0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
UMASS0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BRY Offense015150%00000000%0%0%0%0%
UMASS Defense1238.634.746.3%4.660.8 - - - - - 60%39%51%40%14%.26
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BRY Defense022.522.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
UMASS Offense1211.112.840.8%3.730.8203461641824.156%44%43%38%17%.19

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Bryant00:000NAN%0%0000000100
Massachusetts1232:1919.738%58%7.363.20.80.84.11.3125.4
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
BRY Offense00%0%000000%0%0
UMASS Defense1260% (133)51% (128) - - - - .25 (125)3.51 (131)87% (131)8% (113)0.95 (52)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
BRY Defense00%0% - - - - 00%0%0
UMASS Offense1256% (27)43% (78)40.21644.118 (78).16 (53)3.1 (50)74% (62)11% (95)0.96 (68)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BRY Offense00%0%000000000%0%0%0
UMASS Defense1239% (2)40% (71) - - - - - - 6 (109).29 (100)1.7 (112)28% (118)28% (29).27 (51)6% (72)2.1 (89)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BRY Defense00%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
UMASS Offense1244% (109)38% (110)15.627.3181.86.711.714 (108)6 (10).23 (81)1.7 (22)33% (87)32% (57).34 (69)6% (80)2 (98)

Bryant's Power Ratings
Bryant's Power Rating: NR
Bryant's Offense Rating: NR
Bryant's Defense Rating: NR
2025 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Bryant's 2025 Expected Record: -
Bryant's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Bryant's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Bryant's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big South Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Bryant:    Massachusetts: -28.965

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Bryant:    Massachusetts: -36.6




Massachusetts's Power Ratings
Massachusetts's Power Rating: -28.965  #137
Massachusetts's Offense Rating: -0.22  #136
Massachusetts's Defense Rating: 26.11  #134
2025 Talent Rating: 540.00  #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #101
Massachusetts's 2025 Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Massachusetts's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -36.6  #136
Massachusetts's Offense SP+ Rating: 7.8  #136
Massachusetts's Defense SP+ Rating: 42.8  #136

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 571
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Bryant Scoring
Offense: 15 PPG
Offense on Road: 15
Defense: 22.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.5

Bryant's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 1 - 1
Record on Road: 1 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Bryant 26
Massachusetts 17

Projected Total Points: 43
Massachusetts Scoring
Offense: 11.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 12.8
Defense: 38.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 34.7

Massachusetts's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 12
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Over/Under Record: 9 - 3
Record at home: 0 - 6
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/06Massachusetts26Bryant27Massachusetts -14.5Bryant52.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Massachusetts001 Overs
Bryant110 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams1 - 01 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#) BRY at (#137) UMASS
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatBRYUMASS
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #137
SP+SP+NR #136
Perf GradeGradeNR #136
OffenseOffNR #136
DefenseDefNR #130
Spec TeamsSTNR #123
TalentTalNR #109
Blue ChipsBC%NR #101
Massachusetts Notes
(11/4) Killed by Akron, 169 total yds, 3 TOs. Worst FBS
(10/31) Worst program in CFB, but fair everyone is hurt
(10/31) UMass disgrace to MAC, should drop to FCS
(10/30) Only competitive in 2 games & 1 was L to Bryant
(10/24) 13 starters from Week 1 are out now.
(10/15) Have not scored 7+ points in any game over a month
(10/12) Blown out by Kent? UMass is worst team in CFB
(10/12) There is nothing here to like or fear. Mid FCS at best
(9/25) DBs are extremely banged up, moving CB to S
(9/25) 17 pts vs 2 FBS teams, 0 in the 2nd half
(9/25) QB1 B Rose is out, Hairston & Jordan playing
(8/30) Killed by Temple? Barely 300 yds, gave up 450+
Massachusetts Injury Report
Bryant on Offense
CategoryCat
BRY OffUMASS Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNR #130
SuccessSucNR #116
ExplosiveExpNR #41
PPAPPANR #114
PowerPwrNR #134
SP+SP+NR #136
Pts POPPONR #129
HavocHavNR #106
Bryant Run Game
CategoryCat
BRY OffUMASS Def
Run GameRunNR #117
Run SuccessRSucNR #128
Run ExplRExpNR #52
PPAExpNR #125
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #131
Stuff RateStuffNR #131
TackleTak -  #78
Bryant Pass Game
CategoryCat
BRY OffUMASS Def
Pass GamePassNR #135
Pass SuccessPSucNR #71
Pass ExplPExlNR #112
PPAExpNR #100
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #60
F7 HavocF7NR #113
DB HavocDBNR #72
Massachusetts on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCatUMASS OffBRY Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #136NR
SuccessSuc #94NR
ExplosiveExp #72NR
PPAPPA #69NR
PowerPwr #136NR
SP+SP+ #136NR
Pts POPPO #89NR
HavocHav #95NR
Massachusetts Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCat
UMASS OffBRY Def
Run GameRun #134NR
Run SuccessRSuc #78NR
Run ExplRExp #68NR
PPAExp #53NR
Run BlockR Blk #109 -
OL YdsOLY #50NR
Stuff RateStuff #38NR
TackleTak - NR
Massachusetts Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
CategoryCatUMASS OffBRY Def
Pass GamePass #112NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #110NR
Pass ExplPExl #22NR
PPAExp #81NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #134NR
F7 HavocF7 #95NR
DB HavocDB #80NR
Program Comparison
UMASS 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

BRY 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 2
Massachusetts -14.5 (52.0)
Bryant won at Massachusetts this year (27-26)

Previous Matchups
Bryant beat Massachusetts last year (27-26)

  
BRY's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Brennan Myer10318057%1193776.6
Jaden Keefner6712852%821436.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Elijah Elliott205805123.946
Dylan Kedzior3621135.949
Jaden Keefner4420124.618
Grant Robinson5518223.312
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Zyheem Collick35670419.172
Tristen Riley46483210.548
Aldrich Doe37467212.635
Elijah Elliott4438028.659

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BRY's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brandon Perkins (Tr)202000
Lonnie Rice121010
Azarel Juste111011
Liam Lindo (Tr)90001
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Michael Otty73210
Beau Shugarts11100
Gideon Bedada21120
Brandon Perkins (Tr)202000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Azarel Juste111011
Liam Lindo (Tr)90001
Sean Hunt80011

UMASS's OC Mike Bajakian (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
AJ Hairston10721650%957444.4
Grant Jordan (Tr)6311057%595325.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Brandon Hood (Tr)9836823.890
Rocko Griffin (Tr)5324524.643
Elijah Faulkner4011402.914
Juwuan Price2610103.927
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jacquon Gibson6361609.850
Donnie Gray (Tr)2726009.641
Max Dowling (Tr)20199310.077
Jake McConnachie (Tr)1614409.021

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UMASS's DC Jared Keyte (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyler Martin973002
Derrieon Craig781112
Zeraun Daniel (Tr)753002
Timmy Hinspeter (Tr)694222
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marques White4311531
David Onuoha (Tr)425320
Timmy Hinspeter (Tr)694222
Tim Grant-Randall273221
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tyler Martin973002
Brennen Bailey181002
Derrieon Craig781112