Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Cressy Field (capacity ~3,000)
Location: Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET
Broadcast: MASCAC Digital Network / Local Radio (WBSM 1420 AM)
Special Note: This is UMass Dartmouth’s Homecoming Game, adding extra energy to the rivalry.
Weather Forecast (Dartmouth, MA)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, breezy
Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 10–14 mph from the southwest
Impact: Passing/kicking could be affected by crosswinds; running game may be emphasized
Injury Report
Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1–3, 0–2 MASCAC):
QB Jack O’Connor – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Questionable (hamstring)
UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):
QB Dante Aviles‑Santos – Probable (shoulder soreness; threw for 300+ yards vs Fitchburg State)
WR Angel Sanchez – Probable (knee bruise)
LB Tyler Brown – Questionable (ankle)
Key Player Matchups
QB Dante Aviles‑Santos (UMD) vs MMA Secondary
Aviles‑Santos is one of the top passers in the MASCAC; MMA has allowed multiple 200+ yard passing games.
RB Chris Allen (MMA) vs UMD Front Seven
Allen is the Buccaneers’ most reliable offensive weapon; UMD’s defense has been inconsistent against the run.
WR Angel Sanchez (UMD) vs CB Marcus Hall (MMA)
Sanchez is Aviles‑Santos’ top target; Hall is MMA’s best cover corner.
QB Jack O’Connor (MMA) vs UMD Pass Rush
O’Connor has struggled under pressure; UMD’s defensive line averages 3 sacks per game.
Recent Team Form
Massachusetts Maritime (1–3, 0–2 MASCAC):
L 33–27 vs Anna Maria (9/20/25)
L 21–14 vs SUNY Maritime (9/5/25)
W 29–6 vs Plymouth State (9/28/24)
L 34–0 vs UMass Dartmouth (10/4/24)
Offense: ~17.5 PPG Defense: ~28.5 PPG
UMass Dartmouth (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):
W 25–24 vs Fitchburg State (9/13/25)
W 47–42 @ Plymouth State (11/16/24)
L 41–30 vs Western Connecticut (11/2/24)
L 34–0 @ Bridgewater State (10/26/24)
Offense: ~28.0 PPG Defense: ~26.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: UMass Dartmouth leads the series comfortably
Recent:
2024: UMass Dartmouth 34–0
2023: UMass Dartmouth 38–14
2022: UMass Dartmouth 42–7
Trend: UMass Dartmouth has won 3 straight, all by 20+ points.
ATS (Against the Spread):
UMD: 3–1 ATS last 4
MMA: 1–3 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
UMD has covered in 3 straight vs MMA
Last 3 meetings have all gone UNDER the total
Projected Score: UMass Dartmouth 31 – Mass Maritime 13
Game Odds
Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers 49.5
UMass Dartmouth Corsairs – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025
