SATURDAY'S GAME
In a battle between teams fighting to stay near the top of the conference standings, Bowdoin (2-1) and Tufts (2-1) will play for the 117^th time on Saturday evening at Whittier Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the only home night game of the season for the Polar Bears.
 
TAILGATE AND PARKING INFORMATION
Click this parking map for on-campus parking options and walking paths to Whittier Field. All Bowdoin football home games are free admission.

LIVE COVERAGE
For every Bowdoin game this fall, the Northeast Sports Network will provide live video coverage while live statistics can also be found via GoUBears.com
 
DIGITAL PROGRAM
Beginning in the fall of 2021, the Bowdoin College Athletic Department made the change to digital game programs for all home events as part of an effort for a more sustainable campus, as well as providing up-to-the-minute information on game days. You can see today's game program here, or visit goubears.com/programs and scan the QR codes around the stadium.
 
LAST WEEK 
Both teams enter today's game with a 2-1 record. The Polar Bears couldn't capitalize on a late chance to take the lead and dropped a 34-27 decision at Middlebury. Tufts has rebounded from a week one loss to Trinity to win two straight, including a 28-10 win over Williams last week.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The Polar Bears have been quite comfortable at the friendly confines of Whittier Field over the last two seasons, going 4-1 in their last five games at home. Bowdoin has won three straight at home for the first time since 2008-09, and is looking to win four straight at home for the first time since 1987.
 
POLAR BEAR LEADERS
Andrew Boel leads the NESCAC in passing after three weeks and is the only player in the conference with over 1,000 yards in the air the season (1,016). Colton Fahey also leads the conference in receiving yards (109.0 yards/game) and is tied for fourth in the conference with Brendan King at 17 catches on the year. Andre Eden is fifth in the NESCAC in rushing (201 yards). Defensively, Max Jacobs is among the league leaders in tackles (7.0/game), is second in the league with 4.5 sacks, and is tied for the NESCAC lead in tackles for loss (6.5). Bowdoin is third in the NESCAC in total offense (451.3 yards/game) and is fifth in scoring (24.3 points/game). Defensively, the Polar Bears rank fifth in yardage (346.0) and second in scoring (15.3 points/game).
 
SCOUTING THE JUMBOS
Tufts ranks second in the league in scoring this year, averaging 30.3 points per game and trails only Trinity in total yards (457.0/game). Defensively, Tufts ranks third in yards allowed (334.3) and fifth in scoring (23.3). Quarterback Michael Berluti does it all for the Jumbos, ranking fourth in the NESCAC in passing yards (749 yards, seven touchdowns) while also ranking fourth in the league in rushing (218 yards). Defensively, EJ Comerford is among the league leaders in tackles (9.0/game) while Louis Timmins has two interceptions and three pass breakups this season.
LAST MEETING
Last year in Medford, Berluti threw for two touchdowns, passed for over 300 yards, and rushed for another score, as the Jumbos scored 21 points in the second quarter en route to a 31-13 victory over the Polar Bears.
 
BOWDOIN vs. TUFTS – ALL-TIME
Saturday will be the 117th meeting between the teams with Tufts holding a 65-49-2 advantage in the all-time series. Tufts has won the last seven meetings after Bowdoin claimed five in a row from 2010-14.