Venue, Date & Time
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Clean Harbors Stadium, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: School streaming platforms / local coverage
Weather Forecast (Buzzards Bay, MA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Clear skies
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, 4–6 mph from the southwest
Precipitation: 0% chance — no weather‑driven impact expected
Impact: Ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
SUNY Maritime
No major injuries reported entering opener.
Depth chart intact from preseason camp.
Massachusetts Maritime
No significant injuries reported; full roster expected for Week 1.
2024 Postseason:
Neither team qualified for the NCAA playoffs.
SUNY Maritime finished strong, winning 3 of its last 4.
Mass. Maritime had an up‑and‑down season, but won 2 of its last 3 home games.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
SUNY Maritime
W 21–14 vs. Husson
L 55–20 @ Springfield
W 25–22 vs. Salve Regina
W 20–14 @ MIT
L 23–20 vs. Merchant Marine
Mass. Maritime
L 48–6 @ Bridgewater State
W 34–7 vs. Worcester State
L 13–10 vs. Westfield State
W 21–6 @ Framingham State
L 34–0 @ UMass Dartmouth
Key Player Matchups
SUNY Maritime Offense vs. Mass. Maritime Defense
The Privateers’ balanced attack averaged 26.7 PPG in 2024, with QB play that can stretch the field and a ground game that chews clock.
Mass. Maritime’s defense allowed 25.8 PPG; their front seven must contain the run to force passing downs.
Mass. Maritime Offense vs. SUNY Maritime Defense
The Buccaneers averaged 21.3 PPG last season, leaning on a power run game and play‑action.
SUNY Maritime’s defense gave up 24.9 PPG; their secondary will be tested by deep shots off the run fake.
Special Teams Edge
Rivalry games often swing on field position; both teams have reliable punters, but SUNY Maritime’s return game has been more explosive in recent years.
Series History
All‑Time: SUNY Maritime leads 11–5 since 2007
Current Streak: SUNY Maritime has won 3 straight (2022–2024)
Last Meeting: Sept. 6, 2024 – SUNY Maritime 22, Mass. Maritime 14 (Throggs Neck, NY)
Trend: Last three meetings decided by 8 points or fewer; defensive battles with both teams under 25 points.
Largest Margin of Victory: SUNY Maritime 51–21 (2018)
Smallest Margin of Victory: SUNY Maritime 17–14 (2022)
Betting Trends (Modelled)
SUNY Maritime
3–0 SU vs. Mass. Maritime since 2022
4–1 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
Under has hit in 4 of last 5 games vs. Mass. Maritime.
Mass. Maritime
2–3 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
1–4 SU in last 5 home games vs. SUNY Maritime.
Under in 3 of last 4 overall.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
SUNY Maritime’s recent dominance in the series and more consistent offensive production.
Mass. Maritime’s home‑field advantage in the Chowder Bowl opener.
Historical trend toward low‑scoring, one‑score games.
Game Odds
SUNY Maritime Privateers – 4.5
Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers 44.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
