Kickoff: 11:00 AM ET
Venue: Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium, Northfield, Vermont (Capacity: ~3,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NEWMAC Network
Weather Forecast (Northfield, VT)
Temperature: ~59°F (15°C) at kickoff, warming slightly into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Cool, crisp New England football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Maine Maritime (NEWMAC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Norwich (NEWMAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 3 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Maine Maritime) vs. Norwich Secondary
Campbell’s mobility and deep-ball ability will test the Cadets’ defensive backs.
RB Jordan Reyes (Maine Maritime) vs. Norwich Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Mariners control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Norwich) vs. Maine Maritime Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; Maine Maritime must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Chris Johnson (Norwich) vs. Maine Maritime Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Maine Maritime Mariners (0–1, NEWMAC)
9/6/25: L 56–7 @ Hartwick
Trend: Offense struggled in opener; defense allowed over 50 points.
Norwich Cadets (0–2, NEWMAC)
9/5/25: L 19–3 @ St. Lawrence
9/13/25: L 30–8 @ Castleton
Trend: Offense averaging just 5.5 PPG; defense allowing 24.5 PPG.
Series History
Maine Maritime and Norwich have limited recent history.
According to available records, this is their first official meeting in the modern era.
Betting Trends
Maine Maritime:
0–5 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 games overall.
Norwich:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 games overall.
Head-to-Head: No recent meetings; first modern-era matchup.
Game Odds
Maine Maritime Mariners 47.5
Norwich Cadets – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
