Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Longley Athletic Complex, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Broadcast: Dean College Athletics Network live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites.
Weather Forecast (Franklin, MA)
Kickoff Temp: ~72°F (22°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Mass. Maritime Buccaneers:
No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from Week 1 Chowder Bowl vs. Maritime (N.Y.).
Dean Bulldogs:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 loss to Fitchburg State.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Mass. Maritime: L-L-W-W-L — Averaging 21.0 PPG, defense allowing 27.4 PPG.
Dean: L-L-L-W-L — Averaging 17.2 PPG, defense allowing 33.6 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Limited recent history; MASCAC conference matchup since Dean’s football program joined the league.
Trend: Mass. Maritime has won the last two meetings by double digits.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Mass. Maritime: Veteran QB with strong arm; thrives in vertical passing game.
Dean: Dual-threat QB capable of extending plays; needs improved efficiency after Week 1.
Skill Positions:
Mass. Maritime RB1 vs. Dean front seven — Buccaneers’ run game averaged 175 YPG in 2024.
Dean WR1 vs. Mass. Maritime secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Mass. Maritime pass rush vs. Dean OL — pressure could force quick throws and limit deep shots.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Mass. Maritime has covered a one-score spread in 4 of last 5 wins.
Dean has failed to score more than 21 points in 6 of last 8 games.
Under would have cashed in 3 of last 5 meetings based on model totals.
Game Odds
Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers – 10.5
Dean College Bulldogs 50.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
