Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Clean Harbors Stadium, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts (Capacity: ~2,300)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / MASCAC Network
Weather Forecast (Buzzards Bay, MA)
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light coastal breeze (7–10 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; minimal weather impact expected.
Injury Report
Anna Maria Amcats (MASCAC):
QB Michael McCarthy (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Mass. Maritime Buccaneers (MASCAC):
QB Matt Long (starter, 4 TDs, 1 INT through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Haggerty (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael McCarthy (Anna Maria) vs. Mass. Maritime Secondary
McCarthy’s dual-threat ability is central to the Amcats’ offense; the Buccaneers must contain him outside the pocket.
RB Jordan Reyes (Anna Maria) vs. Mass. Maritime Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help Anna Maria control tempo.
QB Matt Long (Mass. Maritime) vs. Anna Maria Pass Rush
Long has been efficient and accurate; Anna Maria must pressure him to avoid another multi-TD outing.
RB Chris Haggerty (Mass. Maritime) vs. Anna Maria Linebackers
Haggerty’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Anna Maria Amcats (0–2, MASCAC)
9/6/25: L 28–14 @ Eastern
9/13/25: L 31–17 vs. Framingham State
Trend: Offense averaging 15.5 PPG; defense allowing 29.5 PPG.
Mass. Maritime Buccaneers (1–1, MASCAC)
9/5/25: W 24–21 vs. Maritime (N.Y.) – Chowder Bowl
9/13/25: L 35–20 @ Dean
Trend: Offense averaging 22 PPG; defense allowing 28 PPG.
Series History
Mass. Maritime leads the all-time series.
Last meeting (2024): Mass. Maritime defeated Anna Maria 34–21.
Anna Maria has not beaten Mass. Maritime since joining the MASCAC.
Betting Trends
Anna Maria:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 road games.
Mass. Maritime:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Mass. Maritime has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Anna Maria: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; unders common due to offensive inconsistency.
Mass. Maritime: Strong ATS at home; overs frequent due to offensive explosiveness.
MASCAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Anna Maria Amcats 47.5
Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
