CIS-CFB Game Preview: Acadia Axemen (0-2) vs. Mount Allison Mounties (0-3)

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Kickoff: 2:00 PM ADT
Venue: Alumni Field, Sackville, New Brunswick
Broadcast: AUS TV / U SPORTS Live

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Sunny with light winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~21°C (70°F)
Humidity: ~65%
Precipitation: 0% chance
Impact: Perfect conditions for a balanced offensive game; expect clean execution and high tempo.

Injury Report

Acadia Axemen:

  • QB Jack MacDonald – Probable (shoulder soreness)
  • WR Ethan Molloy – Questionable (ankle sprain)
  • LB Liam O’Brien – Out (concussion protocol)

Mount Allison Mounties:

  • RB Ben Harrington – Cleared to play after hamstring strain
  • DB Marcus Horne – Questionable (groin tightness)
  • OL Noah MacInnis – Probable (knee inflammation)

Key Player Matchups

QB Jack MacDonald (Acadia) vs. Mount Allison Secondary: MacDonald’s deep-ball accuracy will test Mounties’ zone coverage, especially if Molloy suits up.

RB Ben Harrington (Mount Allison) vs. DL Connor Martin (Acadia): Harrington’s downhill style could wear down Acadia’s front seven, especially with O’Brien sidelined.

WR Josh Henry (Mount Allison) vs. CB Aidan MacLeod (Acadia): Henry’s size and red zone efficiency give him an edge in contested catches.

Recent Form

Acadia Axemen:

  • Opened with a 27–24 win over Bishop’s
  • Lost to StFX 31–17 in Week 2
  • Offense averaging 22.0 points/game; defense allowing 28.0

Mount Allison Mounties:

  • Dropped opener to Saint Mary’s 30–21
  • Lost to StFX 35–20 in Week 2
  • Defense struggling on third downs; allowing 6.2 yards/play

Series History

  • All-Time Head-to-Head: Acadia leads 38–22
  • Last 5 Meetings: Acadia 3 wins, Mount Allison 2 wins
  • 2024 Season: Split series 1–1, both games decided by 10 points or fewer
  • At Alumni Field: Mount Allison has won 2 of last 3

Trends:

  • Acadia is 4-1 ATS in last 5 vs Mount Allison
  • Mount Allison is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games
  • Over has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings
  • Acadia is 6-0 SU when scoring 25+ points since 2023

Game Odds

Acadia Axemen                                – 2

Mount Allison Mounties              45.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025