Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Youngman Field at Alumni Stadium, Middlebury, Vermont (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NESCAC Network
Weather Forecast (Middlebury, VT)
Temperature: ~68°F (20°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Bowdoin Polar Bears (NESCAC):
QB Liam O’Neil (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jack Williams (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Carter (shoulder) – Out.
Middlebury Panthers (NESCAC):
QB Brian Moran (starter, 220 YPG, 16 TDs in 2024) – Healthy.
RB Connor McClellan (7 rushing TDs in 2024) – Healthy.
WR Mike Ahonen (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Liam O’Neil (Bowdoin) vs. Middlebury Secondary
O’Neil’s mobility is key; Middlebury’s DBs must contain deep shots.
RB Jack Williams (Bowdoin) vs. Middlebury Front Seven
If active, Williams’ power running could help Bowdoin control tempo.
QB Brian Moran (Middlebury) vs. Bowdoin Pass Rush
Moran is one of the NESCAC’s top passers; Bowdoin must pressure him to avoid long drives.
RB Connor McClellan (Middlebury) vs. Bowdoin Linebackers
McClellan’s red-zone efficiency makes him a constant threat.
Series History
Middlebury has historically dominated the series.
In recent years, Middlebury has consistently finished near the top of the NESCAC, while Bowdoin has been rebuilding.
Last meeting: Middlebury defeated Bowdoin in 2024 by a comfortable margin.
Betting Trends
Bowdoin:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
1–4 SU in last 5 games.
Middlebury:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
Head-to-Head: Middlebury has won the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Bowdoin: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs more common due to defensive lapses.
Middlebury: Strong ATS at home; defense-driven unders frequent.
NESCAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~60% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Bowdoin Polar Bears 47.5
Middlebury Panthers – 13.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
