D3-CFB Game Preview: Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1-3) vs. UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (2-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Cressy Field (capacity ~3,000)

Location: Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET

Broadcast: MASCAC Digital Network / Local Radio (WBSM 1420 AM)

Special Note: This is UMass Dartmouth’s Homecoming Game, adding extra energy to the rivalry.

Weather Forecast (Dartmouth, MA)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, breezy

Temperature: ~68°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 10–14 mph from the southwest

Impact: Passing/kicking could be affected by crosswinds; running game may be emphasized

Injury Report

Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers (1–3, 0–2 MASCAC):

QB Jack O’Connor – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Questionable (hamstring)

UMass Dartmouth Corsairs (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

QB Dante Aviles‑Santos – Probable (shoulder soreness; threw for 300+ yards vs Fitchburg State)

WR Angel Sanchez – Probable (knee bruise)

LB Tyler Brown – Questionable (ankle)

Key Player Matchups

QB Dante Aviles‑Santos (UMD) vs MMA Secondary

Aviles‑Santos is one of the top passers in the MASCAC; MMA has allowed multiple 200+ yard passing games.

RB Chris Allen (MMA) vs UMD Front Seven

Allen is the Buccaneers’ most reliable offensive weapon; UMD’s defense has been inconsistent against the run.

WR Angel Sanchez (UMD) vs CB Marcus Hall (MMA)

Sanchez is Aviles‑Santos’ top target; Hall is MMA’s best cover corner.

QB Jack O’Connor (MMA) vs UMD Pass Rush

O’Connor has struggled under pressure; UMD’s defensive line averages 3 sacks per game.

Recent Team Form

Massachusetts Maritime (1–3, 0–2 MASCAC):

L 33–27 vs Anna Maria (9/20/25)

L 21–14 vs SUNY Maritime (9/5/25)

W 29–6 vs Plymouth State (9/28/24)

L 34–0 vs UMass Dartmouth (10/4/24)

Offense: ~17.5 PPG Defense: ~28.5 PPG

UMass Dartmouth (2–2, 1–1 MASCAC):

W 25–24 vs Fitchburg State (9/13/25)

W 47–42 @ Plymouth State (11/16/24)

L 41–30 vs Western Connecticut (11/2/24)

L 34–0 @ Bridgewater State (10/26/24)

Offense: ~28.0 PPG Defense: ~26.5 PPG

Series History

All‑time: UMass Dartmouth leads the series comfortably

Recent:

2024: UMass Dartmouth 34–0

2023: UMass Dartmouth 38–14

2022: UMass Dartmouth 42–7

Trend: UMass Dartmouth has won 3 straight, all by 20+ points.

ATS (Against the Spread):

UMD: 3–1 ATS last 4

MMA: 1–3 ATS last 4

Historical Betting Results:

UMD has covered in 3 straight vs MMA

Last 3 meetings have all gone UNDER the total

Projected Score: UMass Dartmouth 31 – Mass Maritime 13

Game Odds

Massachusetts Maritime Buccaneers                      49.5

UMass Dartmouth Corsairs                                         – 17

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025