Venue & Logistics
Location: Seaverns Field at Harold Alfond Stadium, Waterville, Maine (home of Colby College Mules)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Conference: New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
Weather Forecast (Waterville, ME)
Temperature: ~66°F (19°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy with light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Middlebury Panthers: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a watchpoint after a physical game vs. Bowdoin.
Colby Mules: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive backfield rotation expected after conceding 38 to Williams.
(Note: NESCAC programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Middlebury: QB has been efficient, leading a 31–17 win over Wesleyan (Sept 13, 2025) and a 31–10 win over Bowdoin (Sept 20, 2025).
Colby: QB struggled in a 38–0 loss to Williams (Sept 20, 2025) after managing a 13–6 win over Trinity (Sept 13, 2025).
Running Game:
Middlebury: RB corps has been steady, producing multiple TDs in both wins.
Colby: Ground game was effective in the Trinity upset but stifled by Williams’ defensive front.
Defensive Edge:
Middlebury: Defense has forced turnovers in both wins, holding Bowdoin to 10 points.
Colby: Defense has been inconsistent, stout vs. Trinity but overwhelmed by Williams.
Recent Team Form
Middlebury Panthers (2–0 in 2025)
W 31–17 @ Wesleyan (Sept 13)
W 31–10 vs. Bowdoin (Sept 20)
Momentum: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense
Colby Mules (1–1 in 2025)
W 13–6 vs. Trinity (Sept 13)
L 0–38 @ Williams (Sept 20)
Struggles: Offense inconsistent, defense vulnerable against top-tier opponents
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Middlebury has dominated recent meetings
2024: Middlebury 24 – 16 Colby
2023: Middlebury 35 – 28 Colby
Trend: Middlebury has won the last two meetings, both by one-score margins.
Betting Trends
Middlebury is 2–0 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Colby is 1–1 ATS this season
The Under has hit in 2 of Middlebury’s last 3 games
Colby has failed to cover in 4 of its last 6 NESCAC games
Middlebury has covered in 5 of its last 7 NESCAC games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Middlebury (-6.5) covered in a 24–16 win (Total: Under 47.5)
2023: Middlebury (-3.5) covered in a 35–28 win (Total: Over 49.5)
Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years
Game Odds
Middlebury Panthers – 10
Colby Mules 47
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
