Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Whittier Field (capacity ~9,000)
Location: Brunswick, Maine
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: NESCAC Digital Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Brunswick, ME)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~65°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 50s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 8–12 mph off the Atlantic coast
Impact: Slight crosswinds could affect long field goals and punts; otherwise excellent football weather
Injury Report
Williams Ephs (2–1, 2–1 NESCAC):
QB Jack O’Connor – Probable (ankle soreness; 6 TDs through 3 games)
RB Chris Anderson – Questionable (hamstring)
WR Ethan Paul – Probable (knee bruise)
Bowdoin Polar Bears (1–2, 1–2 NESCAC):
QB Tyler Marr – Probable (shoulder soreness; 4 TDs, 3 INTs this season)
RB CJ Palmer – Probable (ankle tweak)
WR Malik Moore – Questionable (hamstring tightness)
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack O’Connor (Williams) vs Bowdoin Secondary
O’Connor has been efficient in wins; Bowdoin has allowed 30+ points in 2 of 3 games.
RB Chris Anderson (Williams) vs LB Tyler Ross (Bowdoin)
Anderson is Williams’ workhorse; Ross leads Bowdoin in tackles.
QB Tyler Marr (Bowdoin) vs Williams Pass Rush
Marr has struggled under pressure; Williams’ front seven averages 3 sacks per game.
WR Malik Moore (Bowdoin) vs CB Marcus Hall (Williams)
Moore is Marr’s top target; Hall is Williams’ best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Williams (2–1, 2–1 NESCAC):
L 34–28 (OT) vs Trinity (9/27/25)
W 38–0 vs Colby (9/20/25)
W 24–17 @ Hamilton (9/13/25)
Offense: ~30.0 PPG Defense: ~17.7 PPG
Bowdoin (1–2, 1–2 NESCAC):
L 27–13 @ Hamilton (9/27/25)
W 31–10 vs Middlebury (9/20/25)
L 13–0 vs Tufts (9/13/25)
Offense: ~14.7 PPG Defense: ~16.7 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Williams leads the series comfortably
Recent:
2024: Williams 34–14
2023: Williams 20–0
Trend: Williams has won 2 straight, both by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Williams: 2–1 ATS in 2025
Bowdoin: 1–2 ATS in 2025
Historical Betting Results:
Williams has covered in 2 straight vs Bowdoin
Last 2 meetings have gone UNDER the total
Projected Score: Williams 27 – Bowdoin 13
Game Odds
Williams Ephs – 10.5
Bowdoin Polar Bears 48
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
