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)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
BRY 2nd straight Road Game
UMASS 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: -21.5   (SP+ UMASS -29)
UMASS Win prob: 85% | Cover: 47%
Minutemen (0 - 3) (0 - 3 - 0)
Coach Joe Harasymiak (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 14 - 39 (18 - 35 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 2 - 10 (#135)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (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+50.5
Sat 10/4 Massachusetts vs Western Michigan+4
Sat 10/11 Massachusetts at Kent State+6.5
Sat 10/18 Massachusetts vs Buffalo+16.5
Sat 10/25 Massachusetts at Central Michigan+5
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/4 Massachusetts at Akron+7
Wed 11/12 Massachusetts vs Northern Illinois+14.5
Tue 11/18 Massachusetts at Ohio+20.5
Tue 11/25 Massachusetts vs Bowling Green+10

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 (2025)
 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#120 (.06)41% (92)14.335% (119)2.25 (124)7746% (50)1832.73 (121)#113 (.25)42% (87)38.738% (64)46% (106)4.24 (98)4510.7
 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
UMASS#69 (.19)41% (94)43% (78)3.1 (50)16438% (110)1823.73 (89)#114 (.26)46% (116)51% (128)40% (71)4.66 (129)63.20.80.8



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BRY Offense215150%00000000%0%0%0%0%
UMASS Defense338.734.542.5%4.240.7 - - - - - 40%59%38%46%9%.25
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BRY Defense222.522.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
UMASS Offense314.31840.7%2.73116260771832.746%53%35%46%19%.06

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Bryant20:000NAN%0%0000000100
Massachusetts330:0515.728%20%54510.72.71.3127.1
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 Offense20%0%000000%0%0
UMASS Defense340% (9)38% (64) - - - - .1 (90)3.39 (126)75% (80)4% (134)0.81 (35)
 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 Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
UMASS Offense346% (93)35% (119)2876.72.74 (79)-.04 (120)2.25 (124)60% (103)13% (121)1.14 (35)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BRY Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
UMASS Defense359% (126)46% (106) - - - - - - 2 (56).4 (115)1.6 (94)30% (103)25% (42).11 (33)4% (100)1.8 (46)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BRY Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
UMASS Offense353% (48)46% (50)19.331.31835.89.50 (133)2 (60).22 (82)1.1 (133)34% (103)32% (67).32 (74)6% (96)2 (74)

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

Average Talent
Average Big South Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85

Power Ratings Matchup
Bryant:    Massachusetts: -21.4

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Bryant:    Massachusetts: -28.8




Massachusetts's Power Ratings
Massachusetts's Power Rating: -21.4 #127
Massachusetts's Offense Rating: 1.39 #126
Massachusetts's Defense Rating: 20.39 #121
2025 Talent Rating: 540.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Massachusetts's 2025 Expected Record: 2.0 - 10.0
Massachusetts's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -28.8 #136
Massachusetts's Offense SP+ Rating: 16.3 #129
Massachusetts's Defense SP+ Rating: 44.9 #136

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85


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
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 19

Total Points: 45

Massachusetts Scoring
Offense: 14.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 18
Defense: 38.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 34.5

Massachusetts's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/06Massachusetts26Bryant27BryantMassachusetts -14.5Bryant52.0Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Massachusetts001 Overs
Bryant110 Unders

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

(#NR) Bryant Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Bryant has lost 1 straight
Bryant has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 1 - 1 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Bryant Highlights
Bryant is Undefeated vs Spread


Bryant Deficiencies
Bryant has a really bad Offense

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatUMASSBRY
OverallOver#91—
OffenseOff#106—
DefenseDef#69—
Special TeamsST#87—
PassingPass#96—
RushingRush#101—
Run BlockRBLK#85—
Pass BlockPBLK#113—
Route RunningWR Rt#88—
TacklingTkl#4—
Run DefenseR Def#42—
Pass Rush DefPRush#21—
Coverage DefCov#106—

Rematch from Week 2
Massachusetts -14.5 (52.0)
Bryant won at Massachusetts this year (27-26)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: BRY | UMASS
Depth Chart: BRY | UMASS
Rosters: BRY | UMASS
(#127) Massachusetts Info
Power Rating: -21.4 #127
Offense Rating: 1.39 #126
Defense Rating: 20.39 #121
Overall SP+ Rating: -28.8 #136
Offense SP+ Rating: 16.3 #129
Defense SP+ Rating: 44.9 #136
Talent Rating: 540.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 2.0 - 10.0

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 41%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.73 PPO
Awful Run Success 35%
Avg Pass Success 46%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.24 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 38%
Poor Pass Def Success 46%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position

Massachusetts has lost 1 straight
Massachusetts has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 0 - 2 (0 - 2 - 0 vs Spread)

Massachusetts Notes
(9/9) Long list of injuries pre Iowa, check report
(8/30) Killed by Temple? Barely 300 yds, gave up 450+
(8/30) Def could be bottom 10, allowed 6 TD passes
(3/21) QB G. Jordan (Yale) or Rose (Utah)?
(3/21) RBs meh. Hester has exp. Campbell top rated
(3/21) WR rebuild. JAGs,not much size
(3/21) OL 5/5 back. Not bad, could be good TY
(3/21) Def near worst LY. 12 portals. Any ballers?
(3/21) New HC Harasymiak was 'Gers DC. Tough job
(3/21) New OC Bajakian all over, NFL, Utah, NW

Massachusetts Highlights

Massachusetts Deficiencies
Massachusetts has a really bad Offense
Massachusetts has a really bad Offense at Home
Massachusetts Can Not Run the Ball (#126)
Massachusetts offense is not Explosive (#108)
Massachusetts Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#124)
Massachusetts offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#121)
Massachusetts run game is really bad (#119)
Massachusetts offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Massachusetts Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Massachusetts Defense Gives up a Lot of Points at Home
Massachusetts Does Not Stuff Runs (#133)
Massachusetts has a bad defensive line (#126)


  
Bryant's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Brennan Myer6611060%760546.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Elijah Elliott3614514.032
Dylan Kedzior159016.040
Grant Robinson205612.812
Sterling Anderson1101.01
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Zyheem Collick11227320.672
Tristen Riley15166111.125
Aldrich Doe10120012.020
Elijah Elliott118417.643

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Bryant'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

Massachusetts's OC Mike Bajakian
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Brandon Rose (Tr)274461%217014.9
Grant Jordan (Tr)243863%248016.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Rocko Griffin (Tr)3014214.741
Brandon Hood (Tr)164212.618
Jacquon Gibson31103.713
Grant Jordan (Tr)171020.619
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jacquon Gibson24258010.850
Donnie Gray (Tr)587017.441
Tyree Kelly (Tr)552010.415
Max Dowling (Tr)54208.419

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Massachusetts's DC Jared Keyte
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Timmy Hinspeter (Tr)242101
Derrieon Craig230001
Tyler Martin190001
Kendall Bournes151000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Marques White64211
Tim Grant-Randall92111
Timmy Hinspeter (Tr)242101
Donovan Dyson20000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
TJ Magee (Tr)90002
Timmy Hinspeter (Tr)242101
Tyler Martin190001