FCS-CFB Game Preview: Stonehill Skyhawks (0-2) vs. Maine Black Bears (0-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET

Location: Alfond Stadium, Orono, Maine (Capacity: ~8,400)

Broadcast: ABC 7 Bangor (local), FloCollege (streaming)

Radio: 92.9 FM The Ticket (Bangor), 100.5 FM & 1310 AM (Portland), TuneIn app

Notable: First-ever meeting between the programs; Maine’s home opener and Student Appreciation Night

Weather Outlook (Orono, ME — Sept. 13)

Forecast: Mostly clear skies

Temperature at Kickoff: ~68°F, cooling to ~62°F by late 4th quarter

Humidity: ~55%

Wind: Light NW at 4–6 mph

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury & Availability Report

Stonehill:

No major starters ruled out

QB Jack O’Connell healthy; 25-of-35 for 269 yds, 3 TD vs. Lafayette

WR Zachary Kim (nation-leading 3 receiving TDs) available

Maine:

No major starters ruled out

QB Derek Robertson healthy; 2 TD passes vs. William & Mary

RB Freddie Brock (team-high rushing yards) active

Recent Form

Stonehill:

L 42–26 vs. Lafayette — offense produced 340 total yds; defense allowed 469

L 12–7 at Sacred Heart — strong defensive showing in opener

Maine:

L 28–27 at William & Mary — lost on late score; 226 rush yds gained

L 28–7 at Liberty (FBS) — competitive early, faded late

Series History

All-Time: First meeting

Betting Trends

Stonehill: 1–1 ATS in 2025; Under in 3 of last 5 road games

Maine: 2–3 ATS in last 5 home openers; Over in 4 of last 6 overall

Both teams seeking first win of 2025

Game Odds

Stonehill Skyhawks         51.5

Maine Black Bears           – 14.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025