Kickoff: 2:00 PM ADT
Venue: Alumni Field, Sackville, New Brunswick
Broadcast: AUS TV / U SPORTS Live
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Sunny with light winds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~21°C (70°F)
Humidity: ~65%
Precipitation: 0% chance
Impact: Perfect conditions for a balanced offensive game; expect clean execution and high tempo.
Injury Report
Acadia Axemen:
- QB Jack MacDonald – Probable (shoulder soreness)
- WR Ethan Molloy – Questionable (ankle sprain)
- LB Liam O’Brien – Out (concussion protocol)
Mount Allison Mounties:
- RB Ben Harrington – Cleared to play after hamstring strain
- DB Marcus Horne – Questionable (groin tightness)
- OL Noah MacInnis – Probable (knee inflammation)
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack MacDonald (Acadia) vs. Mount Allison Secondary: MacDonald’s deep-ball accuracy will test Mounties’ zone coverage, especially if Molloy suits up.
RB Ben Harrington (Mount Allison) vs. DL Connor Martin (Acadia): Harrington’s downhill style could wear down Acadia’s front seven, especially with O’Brien sidelined.
WR Josh Henry (Mount Allison) vs. CB Aidan MacLeod (Acadia): Henry’s size and red zone efficiency give him an edge in contested catches.
Recent Form
Acadia Axemen:
- Opened with a 27–24 win over Bishop’s
- Lost to StFX 31–17 in Week 2
- Offense averaging 22.0 points/game; defense allowing 28.0
Mount Allison Mounties:
- Dropped opener to Saint Mary’s 30–21
- Lost to StFX 35–20 in Week 2
- Defense struggling on third downs; allowing 6.2 yards/play
Series History
- All-Time Head-to-Head: Acadia leads 38–22
- Last 5 Meetings: Acadia 3 wins, Mount Allison 2 wins
- 2024 Season: Split series 1–1, both games decided by 10 points or fewer
- At Alumni Field: Mount Allison has won 2 of last 3
Trends:
- Acadia is 4-1 ATS in last 5 vs Mount Allison
- Mount Allison is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games
- Over has hit in 4 of last 6 meetings
- Acadia is 6-0 SU when scoring 25+ points since 2023
Game Odds
Acadia Axemen – 2
Mount Allison Mounties 45.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
