D3-CFB Game Preview: Albion Britons (0-1) vs. Bluffton Beavers (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Alumni Field at Salzman Stadium, 1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817

Broadcast: Live stream via Bluffton Beavers Athletics Network; live stats available on both schools’ athletics sites.

Weather Forecast (Bluffton, OH)

Kickoff Temp: ~73°F (23°C)

Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)

Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Albion Britons:

No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from Week 1 trip to Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Bluffton Beavers:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 win over Kenyon.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

Albion: W-W-L-W-W — Averaging 31.0 PPG, defense allowing 19.2 PPG.

Bluffton: W-L-L-W-L — Averaging 21.4 PPG, defense allowing 26.8 PPG.

Series History

All-Time: Limited recent history; non-conference matchup.

Trend: First meeting in several seasons; no modern-era head-to-head data.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Albion: Returning starter with strong arm and mobility; thrives in play-action.

Bluffton: QB threw for 261 yards in Week 1 win; efficient in short-to-intermediate passing game.

Skill Positions:

Albion RB1 vs. Bluffton front seven — Britons’ run game averaged over 180 YPG in 2024.

Bluffton WR1 vs. Albion secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

Albion pass rush vs. Bluffton OL — pressure could force quick throws and limit deep shots.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Albion has covered a one-score spread in 4 of last 5 wins.

Bluffton is 5-2 in last 7 home openers (straight up).

Under would have cashed in 3 of last 5 games for both teams based on model totals.

Game Odds

Albion Britons                   – 6.5

Bluffton Beavers               48.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025