D3-CFB Game Preview: Maine Maritime Mariners (0-4) vs. Curry Colonels (3-1)

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Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (8:00 AM PT)
Venue: Walter M. Katz Field, Milton, Massachusetts (Home of Curry College Colonels)

Weather Forecast (Milton, MA)

Temperature: ~61°F (16°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–8 mph)

Impact: Favorable for passing and special teams play; minimal weather disruption expected.

Injury Report

(Note: Small-school programs often release limited injury details, so this is based on recent availability trends)

Maine Maritime: Depth issues on the offensive line after multiple early-season injuries; RB rotation thin.

Curry: WR group slightly banged up, but starting QB and RB expected to play.

Key Player Matchups

Curry QB vs. Maine Maritime Secondary
Curry’s passing attack has been efficient in recent weeks, while Maine Maritime has struggled defensively, giving up big plays downfield.

Maine Maritime RB Committee vs. Curry Front Seven
The Mariners’ only chance to control tempo is establishing the run. Curry’s defensive front has been inconsistent but opportunistic.

Special Teams Edge
Curry has shown stronger kicking and return units, which could be decisive in a low-scoring matchup.

Recent Team Form

Curry Colonels (3–2 in last 5)

10/04/25: Def. New England College 62–7

09/27/25: Def. Dean College 52–12

09/13/25: Lost to Coast Guard 34–24

09/05/25: Def. Bridgewater State 35–28

Momentum: 3 wins in last 4, offense clicking

Maine Maritime Mariners (0–5 in last 5)

10/04/25: Lost to Nichols 49–20

09/27/25: Lost to Keystone 47–22

09/20/25: Lost to Norwich 63–0

09/06/25: Lost to Hartwick 56–7

Momentum: Winless, defense allowing 45+ points per game

Series History

All-Time Meetings: Curry leads series comfortably.

Recent Matchups: Curry has dominated in the modern era, with Maine Maritime’s last win coming over a decade ago.

Betting Trends:

Curry is 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games.

Maine Maritime is 0-6 ATS in last 6 overall.

Over has hit in 4 of last 5 Curry games.

Maine Maritime games trend Over due to defensive struggles.

Historical Betting Results:

Curry has covered in 3 of last 4 vs. Maine Maritime.

Average margin of victory last 5 meetings: Curry +24.6.

Projected Score: Curry 45 – Maine Maritime 13

Game Odds

Maine Maritime Mariners           56.5

Curry Colonels                                  – 28

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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