Venue, Date & Time
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Alvernia University Turf Field, Reading, Pennsylvania
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Centennial Conference Network / school streaming platforms
Weather Forecast (Reading, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, 3–5 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal early‑season conditions; no significant effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
Ursinus
No major injuries reported entering opener.
Depth chart intact from preseason camp.
Alvernia
No significant injuries reported; full roster expected for Week 1.
2024 Postseason:
Ursinus: Finished 3rd in Centennial; earned ECAC Bowl bid, lost to King’s (PA) 32–29.
Alvernia: Missed postseason; ended season with an overtime win over Misericordia.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Ursinus
L 32–29 @ King’s (PA) – ECAC Bowl
W 24–13 @ Dickinson
W 34–0 vs. Gettysburg
W 42–0 @ McDaniel
L 16–7 vs. Johns Hopkins
Alvernia
W 34–31 (OT) vs. Misericordia
L 23–10 vs. Lebanon Valley
L 22–19 (OT) @ Albright
L 34–24 @ Widener
L 22–14 vs. Eastern
Key Player Matchups
Ursinus Offense vs. Alvernia Defense
Ursinus averaged 34.0 PPG in 2024, with a balanced attack and a deep receiving corps.
Alvernia’s defense allowed 31.4 PPG; must pressure the QB and limit explosive plays to keep this close.
Alvernia Offense vs. Ursinus Defense
Alvernia averaged 21.0 PPG last season, leaning on a run‑first approach.
Ursinus’ defense was stout (19.1 PPG allowed) and posted three shutouts in 2024; their front seven will look to dominate the line of scrimmage.
Special Teams Edge
Ursinus’ kicking game was consistent, while Alvernia’s return units could be a hidden weapon if they can flip field position.
Series History
All‑Time: Ursinus leads 3–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 6, 2024 – Ursinus 45, Alvernia 14 (in Collegeville, PA)
Trend: Ursinus has scored 38+ points in all three meetings, winning by an average margin of 31 points.
Betting Trends (Modelled)
Ursinus
3–0 SU vs. Alvernia since 2022.
Averaging 47.3 PPG in the series.
4–1 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
Alvernia
1–4 SU in last 5 games of 2024.
Allowed 30+ points in 6 of 10 games last season.
0–3 ATS (modelled) vs. Ursinus all‑time.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Ursinus’ offensive firepower and defensive consistency.
Alvernia’s struggles against high‑scoring teams.
Historical dominance by Ursinus in the series.
Game Odds
Ursinus Bears – 21.5
Alvernia Golden Wolves 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
