D3-CFB Game Preview: Alvernia Golden Wolves (0-1) vs. Eastern Eagles (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Olson Field at Eastern University, St. Davids, Pennsylvania

Broadcast: Eastern University Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites

Weather Forecast (St. Davids, PA)

Kickoff Temp: ~74°F (23°C)

Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–7 mph)

Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking; ideal for balanced offensive play.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Alvernia Golden Wolves:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and RB expected to be active after Week 1 loss to Ursinus.

Eastern Eagles:

No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 opener.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

Alvernia: L-L-L-W-L — Averaging 16.4 PPG, defense allowing 33.2 PPG.

Eastern: L-L-W-L-L — Averaging 18.0 PPG, defense allowing 29.6 PPG.

Series History

All-Time: Eastern leads 1–0

Last Meeting: 2024 — Eastern won 28–14 in Reading, PA; Eagles’ defense forced 3 turnovers.

Trend: Both programs are relatively new to the MAC football landscape, making this a budding rivalry.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Alvernia: Veteran QB with strong arm; must limit turnovers against an aggressive Eastern secondary.

Eastern: Dual-threat QB capable of extending plays; dangerous in red-zone situations.

Skill Positions:

Alvernia RB1 vs. Eastern front seven — Golden Wolves need to establish the run to control tempo.

Eastern WR1 vs. Alvernia secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.

Defensive Spotlight:

Alvernia pass rush vs. Eastern OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Eagles’ balanced attack.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Eastern is 3-2 in last 5 home games (straight up).

Alvernia is 2-3 ATS in last 5 games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).

Under has hit in 3 of Alvernia’s last 4 games vs. MAC opponents.

Game Odds

Alvernia Golden Wolves               47.5

Eastern Eagles                                   – 6.5

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