Venue & Logistics
Location: Ritchie Field, Castine, Maine (home of Maine Maritime Academy Mariners)
Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT)
Conference Context:
Keystone Giants – Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) affiliate
Maine Maritime Mariners – Reinstated football program in 2025, competing in the ECFC
Context: Both programs are in rebuilding phases, making this a pivotal early-season matchup.
Weather Forecast (Castine, ME)
Temperature: ~65°F (18°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy with light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major weather disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Keystone Giants: No major reported injuries; QB rotation continues after inconsistency in early-season play.
Maine Maritime Mariners: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive depth remains a concern after conceding 63 to Norwich (Sept 20, 2025).
(Note: DIII programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Keystone: QB has shown flashes (51–26 win over Hartwick in 2024) but has been turnover-prone in losses.
Maine Maritime: QB play has struggled, with the offense shut out 63–0 by Norwich (Sept 20, 2025).
Running Game:
Keystone: RB corps has been inconsistent, but capable of breaking big plays when the offensive line holds.
Maine Maritime: Ground game has been limited, averaging under 100 yards per game in September.
Defensive Edge:
Keystone: Defense has been porous, conceding 42 to Southern Virginia (Sept 20, 2025).
Maine Maritime: Defense has struggled even more, giving up 56 to Hartwick and 63 to Norwich in consecutive weeks.
Recent Team Form
Keystone Giants (0–3 in 2025)
L 0–42 vs. Southern Virginia (Sept 20, 2025)
L 14–24 vs. Misericordia (Sept 7, 2025)
L 28–31 vs. Lycoming (Sept 13, 2025)
Struggles: Offense inconsistent, defense conceding 35+ regularly
Maine Maritime Mariners (0–3 in 2025)
L 7–56 @ Hartwick (Sept 6, 2025)
L 0–63 vs. Norwich (Sept 20, 2025)
L 12–63 vs. Nichols (Sept 14, 2024 carryover)
Struggles: Winless since program restart, defense conceding 60+ in multiple games
Series History
All-time head-to-head: First-ever meeting between Keystone and Maine Maritime.
Trend: Both teams are winless in 2025, making this a chance for one program to break through.
Betting Trends
Keystone is 0–3 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Maine Maritime is 0–3 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Keystone’s 3 games
Maine Maritime has failed to cover in 6 straight games dating back to 2024
Historical Betting Results
2024 (Keystone): Beat Hartwick 51–26 (ATS win, Over hit)
2024 (Maine Maritime): Lost 63–12 to Nichols (ATS loss, Over hit)
Totals: Both teams trend toward Overs due to defensive struggles
Game Odds
Keystone Giants – 7
Maine Maritime Mariners 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
