Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Saint Francis High School Field, 4129 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, NY (Hilbert’s temporary home venue)
Broadcast: Hilbert College Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (Hamburg, NY)
Kickoff Temp: ~71°F (22°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–7 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal weather-related effect; both passing and rushing games should operate at full capacity.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Alfred State Pioneers:
No confirmed public injuries; returning a strong veteran core from back-to-back ECFC titles and NCAA playoff berths.
Hilbert Hawks:
No confirmed public injuries; captains QB Brody Hopkins, WR/RB Bryce Robinson, OL Drew Mascio, and LB Scotty Winchell all expected to start.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Alfred State: W-L-W-W-W — Averaging 31.8 PPG, defense allowing 18.6 PPG; 2024 ECFC champions.
Hilbert: L-L-L-W-L — Averaging 17.4 PPG, defense allowing 33.0 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.
Trend: Alfred State enters as a proven postseason team; Hilbert is in its third varsity season and seeking a signature win under head coach Ted Egger.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Alfred State: Veteran leader with playoff experience; efficient in short-to-intermediate passing game.
Hilbert: Brody Hopkins — two-year starter with 902 career passing yards; must improve completion percentage to keep drives alive.
Skill Positions:
Alfred State RB1 vs. Hilbert front seven — Pioneers’ ground game averaged over 180 YPG in 2024.
Hilbert WR/RB Bryce Robinson vs. Alfred State secondary — versatile playmaker with 474 receiving yards, 185 rushing yards, and 512 return yards in his career.
Defensive Spotlight:
Alfred State pass rush vs. Hilbert OL anchored by Drew Mascio — pressure could disrupt Hopkins’ rhythm.
Hilbert LB Scotty Winchell (50 tackles in 2024) vs. Alfred State RBs — key to limiting big gains.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Alfred State has covered a two-score spread in 5 of last 6 wins.
Hilbert is 1-4 in last 5 home games (straight up).
Under has hit in 3 of Hilbert’s last 4 games vs. New York-based opponents.
Game Odds
Alfred State Pioneers – 14.5
Hilbert Hawks 49.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
