D3-CFB Game Preview: Anderson Ravens (1-0) vs. SUNY Maritime Privateers (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Reinhart Field, Throggs Neck, New York

Broadcast: Maritime Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Throggs Neck, NY)

Kickoff Temp: ~71°F (22°C)

Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)

Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking; both teams should be able to run their full offensive schemes.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)

Anderson Ravens:

No confirmed public injuries; expected to start returning QB and RB from 2024 squad that closed with a rivalry win over Manchester.

SUNY Maritime Privateers:

No confirmed public injuries; returning multiple starters from a 2024 team that finished strong in NEWMAC play.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)

Anderson: W-L-L-L-L — Averaging 14.6 PPG, defense allowing 38.4 PPG; ended season with a 31–17 win over Manchester.
SUNY Maritime: L-W-W-W-W — Averaging 39.4 PPG, defense allowing 32.6 PPG; closed 2024 with four wins in last five, including victories over Coast Guard, Salve Regina, Mass Maritime, and WPI.

Series History

All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.

Trend: Anderson has rarely faced NEWMAC opponents; SUNY Maritime has had success in recent years against non-conference foes from outside the Northeast.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Anderson: Returning starter with strong arm; must avoid turnovers against an aggressive Maritime secondary.

Maritime: Dual-threat QB who accounted for multiple TDs in the Chowder Bowl win; excels in extending plays.

Skill Positions:

Anderson RB1 vs. Maritime front seven — Ravens need to establish the run to control tempo.

Maritime WR1 vs. Anderson secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

Anderson pass rush vs. Maritime OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Privateers’ balanced attack.

Maritime LB corps vs. Anderson short passing game — could limit yards after catch.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

SUNY Maritime is 7-3 in last 10 home games (straight up).

Anderson is 2-3 ATS in last 5 road games decided by 10 points or fewer (model-based).

Over has hit in 3 of Maritime’s last 4 games due to offensive explosiveness.

Game Odds

Anderson Ravens                             48.5

SUNY Maritime Privateers           – 10.5

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