KINGS POINT, N.Y. (Nov. 8, 2025) – The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy football team capped its home schedule with a 34-14 Senior Day victory over WPI on Saturday at Tomb Field. The win improved the Mariners to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in NEWMAC play, while the Engineers fell to 2-7 (1-5 NEWMAC) in defeat.
 
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Sophomore Bubba Mustain (Oro Valley, Ariz.) was the catalyst for the Mariners' offense, accounting for four touchdowns – two passing and two rushing - and more than 280 total yards. Junior Seamus Bonte (Westerville, Ohio) added 92 yards and a long touchdown run, while senior Danny Ferris (Andover, Mass.) contributed 67 yards on the ground. Two different receivers hauled in touchdowns, as sophomore Sonny Endicott (Colorado Springs, Colo.) caught one from 41 yards and junior Caleb Callahan (Poulsbo, Wash.) scored on a 23-yard strike.
 
The Mariners' defense was relentless throughout the game, recording eight tackles for loss and four sacks. Senior Aidan Graham (Allen, Texas) led the unit with six total tackles, including two for loss and a forced fumble. Sophomore Chase Laux (Oro Valley, Ariz.) added four stops with 2.5 sacks and a quarterback hurry, while senior Sam MacDonald (Phoenix, Ariz.) chipped in a sack and 1.5 tackles for loss. Senior Phillip Hauser (Milwaukee, Wis.) and junior Joe Laureano (Staten Island, N.Y.) each contributed a half-sack, and the group limited WPI to just 12 rushing yards and under 2 yards per play.
 
WPI struck first late in the opening quarter, capitalizing on a short field after a blocked punt. The Engineers took over at the USMMA 36 and needed just three plays before Jack Schuck connected with Garrett Ranieri from 26 yards out for a 7-0 lead with 6:49 remaining.
 
USMMA answered immediately to open the second quarter. Mustain connected with Endicott for a 41-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7 just 32 seconds into the period. After WPI reclaimed the lead on McGraw's second score, the Mariners responded again when Bonte burst 46 yards to the end zone to even things at 14-14 at 7:16. The defense then produced a key takeaway, as Graham forced a fumble recovered by junior Armondo Orcesi (Dexter, N.Y.) setting up a late-half surge. With under a minute left, Mustain hit Callahan for a 23-yard score to give Merchant Marine its first lead, 21-14, heading into halftime.
 
The Mariners seized control with a statement drive to start the second half. They marched 83 yards on 23 plays, chewing 10:09 off the clock, and capped the possession when Mustain pushed across from two yards out to extend the lead to 27-14. The drive featured steady gains from Ferris, Bonte, and sophomore Dallas DeForest (Santa Ynez, Calif.), as USMMA converted five third downs along the way. The defense followed with a quick stop, highlighted by a sack from Laux, to keep the momentum squarely with the Mariners.
 
Mustain put the game out of reach early in the fourth, breaking free for an 80-yard run and then finishing the drive himself with a three-yard touchdown that made it 34-14. Merchant Marine continued to dominate possession behind its deep rushing rotation, including carries from sophomore Will Surdez (Colts Neck, N.J.) and Endicott, while the defense piled up sacks from Laux and the combo of Hauser and Laureano to seal the win.
 
The Mariners outgained the Engineers 488-152, held a 40:05 to 19:55 edge in time of possession, and converted 10-of-15 third downs.
 
WPI was led by quarterback Jack Schuck, who finished 12-for-24 for 140 yards and a touchdown. Tom McGraw added 22 yards and a score on the ground, while receiver Garrett Ranieri caught three passes for 50 yards.
 
The Mariners close out the regular season next Saturday, Nov. 15, with the 45th Annual Secretaries' Cup against arch-rival Coast Guard. This year's game will be played at historic Fenway Park in Boston. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. Tickets are still on sale for the big matchup and can be purchased at this link.