D3-CFB Game Preview: Maine Maritime Mariners (2-0) vs. Norwich Cadets (0-2)

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Kickoff: 11:00 AM ET
Venue: Sabine Field at Haynes Family Stadium, Northfield, Vermont (Capacity: ~3,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NEWMAC Network

Weather Forecast (Northfield, VT)

Temperature: ~59°F (15°C) at kickoff, warming slightly into the low 60s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)

Impact: Cool, crisp New England football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Maine Maritime (NEWMAC):

QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.

RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Norwich (NEWMAC):

QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 3 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.

RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.

WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.

Key Player Matchups

QB Michael Campbell (Maine Maritime) vs. Norwich Secondary

Campbell’s mobility and deep-ball ability will test the Cadets’ defensive backs.

RB Jordan Reyes (Maine Maritime) vs. Norwich Front Seven

If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Mariners control tempo.

QB Tyler Smith (Norwich) vs. Maine Maritime Pass Rush

Smith has been turnover-prone; Maine Maritime must pressure him to force mistakes.

RB Chris Johnson (Norwich) vs. Maine Maritime Linebackers

Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.

Recent Team Form

Maine Maritime Mariners (0–1, NEWMAC)

9/6/25: L 56–7 @ Hartwick

Trend: Offense struggled in opener; defense allowed over 50 points.

Norwich Cadets (0–2, NEWMAC)

9/5/25: L 19–3 @ St. Lawrence

9/13/25: L 30–8 @ Castleton

Trend: Offense averaging just 5.5 PPG; defense allowing 24.5 PPG.

Series History

Maine Maritime and Norwich have limited recent history.

According to available records, this is their first official meeting in the modern era.

Betting Trends

Maine Maritime:

0–5 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

0–5 SU in last 5 games overall.

Norwich:

1–4 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.

0–5 SU in last 5 games overall.

Head-to-Head: No recent meetings; first modern-era matchup.

Game Odds

Maine Maritime Mariners           47.5

Norwich Cadets                                – 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025