Kickoff: 12:30 PM ET
Venue: Cutler Field, Olivet, Michigan (Capacity: ~3,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / School streaming
Weather Forecast (Olivet, MI)
Temperature: ~63°F (17°C) at kickoff, warming into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Comfortable fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Bluffton Beavers (HCAC):
QB Ethan Duncan (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jalen Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Marcus Hill (shoulder) – Out.
Olivet Comets (MIAA):
QB Tyler Brock (starter, 2 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Derrick Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Chris Matthews (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Ethan Duncan (Bluffton) vs. Olivet Secondary
Duncan’s dual-threat ability is central to Bluffton’s offense; Olivet must contain his scrambling.
RB Jalen Carter (Bluffton) vs. Olivet Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could control tempo.
QB Tyler Brock (Olivet) vs. Bluffton Pass Rush
Brock has been inconsistent; Bluffton’s defensive line must pressure him to avoid long drives.
WR Chris Matthews (Olivet) vs. Bluffton Corners
If cleared, Matthews is Brock’s top target; Bluffton will likely double him in red-zone situations.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Bluffton and Olivet.
Betting Trends
Bluffton:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
2 of last 3 games have gone under the total.
Won last 2 games decided by 7 points or fewer.
Olivet:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–5 SU in last 5 vs. non-conference opponents.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Bluffton: Profitable ATS in close spreads; defense-driven unders common.
Olivet: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
HCAC vs. MIAA: HCAC teams cover ~55% of the time in these interconference matchups.
Game Odds
Bluffton Beavers – 2.5
Olivet Comets 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
