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NEWMAC History Is Underway: Ava's Week 8 Watch Guide

NEWMAC History Is Underway: Ava's Week 8 Watch Guide

The biggest game of the NEWMAC is this weekend, and Saturday is sure to shake up the CAA rankings. This is Ava's watch guide to Week 8 college football.

Oct 22, 2026 by Ava Curry
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I am Ava Curry, and I bring you the best football games to watch on the East Coast and the best platform for college sports.

This week, my main focus is the NEWMAC, where we could see a result we haven't seen in eight years. Per usual, I also have some of the best CAA games to watch as we get deeper into conference play. And it's not a watch guide without a Landmark game.

Grab every single electronic device you own, grab a jersey bagel (if possible), and pull up FloCollege for a football-filled Saturday. Here's what to watch on Oct. 24!

#23 USMMA vs. Springfield - 12:00 PM ET

If you've paid attention, you'd know this game is a must-watch.

Springfield has won the past five NEWMAC championships and enters 2026 looking for a sixth straight. The last time USMMA beat the Pride was in 2018, when the Mariners won 17-14.

This year could be different. USMMA is 6-0 on the season with a perfect 4-0 conference record to lead the NEWMAC, and quarterback Bubba Mustain has once again been a major part of the Mariners' rushing attack.

Springfield has owned the NEWMAC in recent years, but USMMA has put itself in position to challenge that run. A Mariners win would give them their first victory over Springfield since 2018 and put them in an excellent position in the NEWMAC title race. A Springfield win would put the five-time defending champions right back in the driver's seat.

RV UAlbany vs. RV Rhode Island - 12:00 PM ET 

Rhode Island hosts UAlbany in one of the top CAA games of the weekend. After a 41-23 win against Yale in Week 7, the Rams found their way back into the receiving votes category in the Stats Perform poll. UAlbany is also receiving votes.

After injuries at quarterback and a rough start to the season, Rhode Island may be turning things around. The Rams were the unanimous preseason pick to win the CAA, but enter this weekend 4-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play.

UAlbany has had an up-and-down season of its own, but the Great Danes already have CAA wins over New Hampshire and Stony Brook. They're coming off a 48-31 win over the Seawolves and enter this matchup 4-3 overall.

It really is anyone's game.

RV Stony Brook vs. RV Bryant - 2:00 PM ET 

If you want to talk about a good season, we have to talk about Bryant.

Bryant went from earning a single CAA win in 2025 to starting 3-0 in conference play this season. At 5-2 overall, the Bulldogs have quickly become one of the teams to watch in the conference race. Stony Brook, meanwhile, comes to Smithfield looking to bounce back from a 48-31 loss to UAlbany.

Quarterback Quinn Boyd has been at the center of the Stony Brook offense, while Brennan Myers has led the way through the air for Bryant.

Stony Brook has also had the upper hand in this matchup recently. The Seawolves have won four straight against Bryant and lead the all-time series 5-1, including a 35-28 victory last season.

This game will put Bryant to a real test as the Bulldogs try to keep their unbeaten CAA record intact.

#14 Susquehanna vs. Wilkes - 12:00 PM ET 

Susquehanna has one loss this season, but the River Hawks have been rolling in Landmark Conference play.

Wilkes enters this matchup with a 1-1 conference record and is coming off a bye week, giving the Colonels an extra week to prepare for one of Division III's strongest programs.

Wilkes will host the River Hawks, and the Colonels will need to make the most of the home-field advantage. Their offense will also need to find another gear against a Susquehanna team that has dominated Landmark play since the conference began sponsoring football in 2023.

Susquehanna won the inaugural Landmark football championship in 2023 and has yet to lose a regular-season Landmark Conference game.

WestConn vs. Lycoming - 1:00 PM ET

This game comes with a story.

Lycoming head coach Mike Clark entered the season closing in on 100 career wins with the Warriors, giving every remaining opportunity a little extra meaning.

This is WestConn's second year in the Landmark Conference, and the Wolves lost this matchup 42-24 in 2025.

I will be watching this game to see how Lycoming stacks up before its matchup with Susquehanna next weekend.

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