BEVERLY, Mass. – The Conference of New England (CNE) will once again team with the Northeast Sports Network (NSN) to showcase conference football, as Endicott College visits the University of New England on Saturday, Oct. 3. Kickoff from Blue Storm Stadium in Biddeford, Maine, is scheduled for noon.

The special production marks the third consecutive season that the CNE has partnered with NSN to feature one of the conference’s premier football matchups. Fans can watch the game live on NSN, with additional broadcast information to be announced ahead of kickoff.

Endicott has opened the 2026 season with three consecutive victories - all against NCAA Tournament-caliber foes - highlighted by a thrilling 28-27 win over nationally ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor on Sept. 19. The Gulls entered that contest ranked No. 20 by D3football.com and No. 22 in the AFCA Division III Coaches Poll before knocking off a Crusaders squad ranked inside the top 20 in both polls. Endicott captured the 2025 CNE regular-season championship after completing a perfect 7-0 run through conference play.

UNE has showcased an explosive offense through the opening weeks of the season, averaging 428.7 yards and 32.3 points per game. The Nor’easters have been especially effective on the ground, producing 258.7 rushing yards per contest. Damien Jones has led the attack with 401 yards and three touchdowns on 65 carries, while quarterback Chris Lang Jr. has thrown for 510 yards and six scores.

The matchup brings together two programs separated by approximately 90 miles along the New England coastline. Endicott will make the trip north to Blue Storm Stadium seeking to continue its recent success within the conference, while UNE will look to capitalize on its home-field advantage in one of the featured contests on the 2026 CNE football schedule.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF NEW ENGLAND
 Originally founded in 1984 as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), and reconstituted as the Conference of New England (CNE) in 2024, the CNE is an NCAA Division III athletic conference composed of 11 full member and nine associate member institutions throughout the New England region. Its membership aims to provide student-athletes with a positive experience in their pursuit of excellence through high academic standards, quality competition and a meaningful student life.