Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Dave Wolk Stadium, 190 University Drive, Castleton, VT 05735
Broadcast: Castleton Sports Network live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Castleton, VT)
Kickoff Temp: ~70°F (21°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (4–7 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — ideal for balanced offensive play; no significant weather-related impact expected.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Norwich Cadets:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 loss at St. Lawrence.
Castleton Spartans:
No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 win at Westfield State.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Norwich: L-L-W-L-W — Averaging 17.0 PPG, defense allowing 22.8 PPG.
Castleton: W-L-L-W-W — Averaging 21.6 PPG, defense allowing 18.4 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Norwich leads the Maple Sap Bucket rivalry series 9–8.
Trend: Castleton has won 3 of the last 4 meetings, including a 17–14 road win in 2024.
Trophy: The Maple Sap Bucket is awarded annually to the winner, symbolizing Vermont football bragging rights.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Norwich: Veteran QB with solid pocket presence; must improve red-zone efficiency after Week 1.
Castleton: Dual-threat QB who led the team in both passing and rushing yards in Week 1.
Skill Positions:
Norwich RB1 vs. Castleton front seven — Cadets need to establish the run to control tempo.
Castleton WR1 vs. Norwich secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Norwich pass rush vs. Castleton OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Spartans’ balanced attack.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Castleton is 4-1 in last 5 home games (straight up).
Norwich is 3-2 ATS in last 5 games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).
Under has hit in 3 of the last 4 Maple Sap Bucket games.
Game Odds
Norwich Cadets 44.5
Vermont State–Castleton Spartans – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
