The NEWMAC and CCC have announced a football alliance featuring a future scheduling initiative and a postseason bowl game, aiming to stabilize Division III Football in New England and provide a non-conference schedule to all members. The initiative guarantees each institution at least one non-conference opponent per season, with the postseason bowl game starting in 2024.

By the Numbers
  • NEWMAC has eight football members
  • CCC includes six football institutions
  • Maine Maritime Academy and New England College will join the Conference as associate members for football in 2025
State of Play
  • NEWMAC and CCC have established a partnership to stabilize Division III Football in New England
  • The scheduling initiative secures non-conference opponents for both leagues
  • A postseason bowl game will feature the first available team from each league, pending NCAA automatic qualifiers and at-large selections
Bottom Line

The NEWMAC-CCC alliance aims to provide stability and opportunities in Division III Football in New England through a strategic scheduling initiative and a postseason bowl game.