| MATCHUP | Stonehill College Skyhawks | Massachusetts Minutemen |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 2-0 |
| Spread | +33.5 -112 | -33.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +3500 | -20000 |
| Total | Over 49.5 (-115) | Under 49.5 (-105) |
| Where | Massachusetts Stadium | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Massachusetts Minutemen Preview
Massachusetts has a 2-0 record this season and are coming off a 37-10 home win against Sacred Heart. They will face Sacramento State and Eastern Michigan next. Offensively, Massachusetts averages 37 points per game, ranking 45th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 15.5 points per game, which is 47th. Massachusetts averages 356 total yards per game (180 passing and 176 rushing), while allowing 324.5 total yards per game (85 rushing and 239.5 passing).
William Watson III leads Massachusetts with 349 passing yards with 87.5% completed passes and 4 touchdowns. Elijah Faulkner leads the team in rushing yards with 134, while Joe Griffin has a team-high 5 receptions for 120 receiving yards. Defensively, Timmy Hinspeter has a team-high 16 total tackles (5 of them solo), while Zeraun Daniel leads the team with one sack.
Stonehill Skyhawks Preview
Stonehill has a 1-2 record this season and are coming off a 35-42 road loss against New Hampshire. They will face Ohio and Sacred Heart next. Offensively, Stonehill averages 15.1 points per game, while defensively, they allow 22.3 points per game. Stonehill averages 279.3 total yards per game.
Jack O’Connell leads Stonehill with 1,838 passing yards. Zavion Woodard leads the team in rushing yards with 394, while Zachary Kim has a team-high 423 receiving yards. Defensively, Charles Battaglia has a team-high 82 total tackles (41 of them solo), while Aidan Horodnik leads the team with 2.5 sacks.
Stonehill Skyhawks @ Massachusetts Minutemen Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win
- Massachusetts has covered the spread in each of its last three games against non-conference opponents.
- Massachusetts has won the first quarter in each of its last five home games against non-conference opponents.
- Massachusetts has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-FBS teams.
Why the Stonehill Skyhawks will win
- Massachusetts has lost 16 of its last 18 games.
- Massachusetts has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six home games in September.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of Massachusetts’ last five games.
- Massachusetts has lost the first half in nine of its last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Massachusetts’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
Massachusetts Minutemen Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Dallas Elliott ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Massachusetts ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Massachusetts has lost the fourth quarter in each of its last four games – longest active streak in the FBS.
Stonehill vs Massachusetts Prediction
In this Stonehill vs Massachusetts Prediction, Massachusetts is coming as -33.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in the previous week and Massachusetts has been looking excellent this season. They have won and covered the spread in both of their games and almost crack the top-45 of the country both offensively and defensively, with a +21.5 point differential. On the flip side, Stonehill has been struggling against FCS teams, scoring just 15.1 points per game and I don’t expect them to put up much of a fight today. Take Massachusetts and lay the big number at home.