Venue & Game Details
Location: Blue Storm Stadium – Biddeford, Maine
Kickoff: 10:00 a.m. ET
Broadcast: UNE Nor’easters Sports Network (video), Coast Guard Bears Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~1,500
Weather Forecast (Biddeford, ME – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm for early September
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, rising into the upper 70s by the second half
Wind: SSW at 6–9 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Ideal playing conditions; light wind unlikely to affect passing or kicking
Injury Report
Coast Guard
No major preseason injuries reported.
RB James Wheeler IV (184 rush yds, 2 TD in 2024 meeting) healthy.
QB Joey Armentrout returns after 2 passing TDs vs. UNE last year.
WR corps intact, led by Broock Desta and James Patz.
University of New England
No significant absences reported.
QB Chris Lang (24‑for‑45, 2 TD in 2024 opener) back under center.
RB Damien Jones (rush TD & receiving TD vs. CGA last year) healthy.
WR AJ DeFilio (7 rec, 97 yds, 1 TD in 2024) available.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Coast Guard: 5‑5 overall, 2‑4 NEWMAC; averaged 28.4 PPG, allowed 29.7 PPG.
University of New England: 4‑6 overall, 3‑3 Commonwealth Coast Football; averaged 24.1 PPG, allowed 27.9 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Coast Guard
W @ Merchant Marine 42‑21
L vs. SUNY Maritime 55‑37
L vs. WPI 38‑14
W @ Norwich 17‑13
L vs. Salve Regina 34‑28
UNE
W @ Husson 25‑14
L @ Western New England 24‑6
L vs. Curry 24‑10
W @ Nichols 51‑30
L vs. Endicott 39‑7
Key Player Matchups
RB James Wheeler IV (CGA) vs. UNE Front Seven
Wheeler’s power running was the difference in 2024 OT win; UNE must improve tackling and gap control.
QB Joey Armentrout (CGA) vs. UNE Secondary
Armentrout’s quick release vs. a secondary that allowed multiple explosive plays last year.
QB Chris Lang (UNE) vs. CGA Pass Rush
Lang’s poise under pressure will be tested by a Bears defense that can generate sacks in key spots.
WR AJ DeFilio (UNE) vs. CGA CB2
DeFilio’s route running and yards‑after‑catch ability could be a chain‑mover.
Special Teams
UNE K Jack Niland missed a potential game‑winner from 35 yards with 0:02 left in regulation last year; redemption opportunity looms.
Series History
All-Time: Coast Guard leads 4‑2
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 — Coast Guard 30, UNE 24 (OT) in New London, CT
Wheeler IV scored the game‑winner in OT; both QBs threw 2 TD passes.
Recent Trend: Teams have split the last four meetings; last two games decided by 10 points or fewer.
Largest Margin: Coast Guard 33‑7 (2018)
Smallest Margin: Coast Guard 30‑24 OT (2024)
Betting Trends
Coast Guard: 3‑2 ATS in last 5; OVER in 4 of last 6.
UNE: 2‑3 ATS in last 5; UNDER in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Home team has won 4 of 6 meetings; OVER has hit in 3 of last 4 matchups.
Game Odds
USCG Academy Bears 51
U-New England Nor’easters – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
