D3-CFB Game Preview: Coast Guard Bears (3-1) vs. SUNY Maritime Privateers (2-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Reinhart Field (capacity ~3,500)

Location: Throggs Neck, New York (SUNY Maritime campus)

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET

Broadcast: NEWMAC Digital Network / ESPN+ simulcast

Weather Forecast (Throggs Neck, NY)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, breezy fall afternoon

Temperature: ~70°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 8–12 mph off the Long Island Sound

Impact: Passing/kicking could be slightly affected by crosswinds; running game may be emphasized

Injury Report

Coast Guard Bears (3–1, 1–0 NEWMAC):

QB Matt Eck – Probable (shoulder soreness; 7 TDs, 2 INTs through 4 games)

RB Chris Allen – Probable (ankle tweak; 3 rushing TDs this season)

WR Jalen Reed – Questionable (hamstring tightness)

SUNY Maritime Privateers (2–2, 0–1 NEWMAC):

QB Tyler Marr – Probable (ankle soreness; 5 TDs, 4 INTs this season)

RB CJ Palmer – Questionable (hamstring)

WR Malik Moore – Probable (knee bruise; 2 TDs in 2025)

Key Player Matchups

QB Matt Eck (Coast Guard) vs Maritime Secondary

Eck has been efficient in Coast Guard’s three wins; Maritime has allowed 28+ points in back‑to‑back losses.

RB Chris Allen (Coast Guard) vs LB Tyler Ross (Maritime)

Allen is Coast Guard’s workhorse; Ross leads Maritime in tackles.

QB Tyler Marr (Maritime) vs Coast Guard Pass Rush

Marr has struggled with turnovers; Coast Guard’s defense forced 3 INTs in their win over WPI.

WR Malik Moore (Maritime) vs CB Marcus Hall (Coast Guard)

Moore is Marr’s top target; Hall is Coast Guard’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Coast Guard (3–1, 1–0 NEWMAC):

W 49–21 @ WPI (9/27/25)

W 92–60 vs Nichols (9/20/25)

W 34–24 vs Curry (9/13/25)

L 28–14 @ Salve Regina (9/6/25)

Offense: ~42.3 PPG Defense: ~33.2 PPG

SUNY Maritime (2–2, 0–1 NEWMAC):

L 28–20 @ Salve Regina (9/27/25)

L 41–7 @ Endicott (9/20/25)

W 48–0 vs Anderson (9/13/25)

W 21–14 @ Mass Maritime (9/5/25, Chowder Bowl)

Offense: ~24.0 PPG Defense: ~27.2 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Coast Guard leads the modern series

Recent:

2024: Coast Guard 37–21 (in New London, CT)

2023: SUNY Maritime 24–21 (in Throggs Neck, NY)

Trend: The last two meetings have been split, both competitive.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Coast Guard: 3–1 ATS in 2025

SUNY Maritime: 2–2 ATS in 2025

Historical Betting Results:

Coast Guard covered in 2024’s 37–21 win

SUNY Maritime covered in 2023’s 24–21 upset

Projected Score: Coast Guard 31 – SUNY Maritime 20

Game Odds

Coast Guard Bears                           – 7.5

SUNY Maritime Privateers           54.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025