NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (Interstat) — Two teams riding the momentum of decisive victories will meet Saturday when the Merrimack Warriors host the Maine Black Bears in a non-conference matchup at Duane Stadium.

Maine (2-4) enters off its best performance of the season, a 34-14 road win over Bryant last Saturday. Quarterback Carter Peevy powered the offense, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns. The Black Bears’ ground game was also effective, with Sincere Baines and Rashawn Marshall combining for 87 rushing yards.

Merrimack (3-3) is also coming off a strong defensive showing, having defeated Robert Morris 24-7. The Warriors’ rushing attack was dominant, with DeMarcus McElroy rushing for 98 yards and a touchdown on just seven carries. Quarterbacks Ayden Pereira and Aveon Smith also contributed on the ground in a game where Merrimack attempted only 17 passes.

The Warriors hold a slight edge in the overall season record, but both teams have shown recent improvement after inconsistent starts. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Merrimack is projected to win with a final score of 35-24.

Kickoff is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.