Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Bahlke Field, Alma, Michigan (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: 104.9 WQBX Radio / ESPN+ streaming
Weather Forecast (Alma, MI)
Temperature: ~69°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–9 mph)
Impact: Ideal fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Hanover Panthers (HCAC):
QB Carter Greene (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jalen Ransom (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Miller (shoulder) – Out.
Alma Scots (MIAA):
QB Carter St. John (starter, 6 TDs, 2 INTs through 3 games) – Healthy.
RB Eddie Williams (knee) – Probable.
WR Logan McCoy (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Carter Greene (Hanover) vs. Alma Secondary
Greene’s dual-threat ability is central to Hanover’s offense; Alma must contain his scrambling.
RB Jalen Ransom (Hanover) vs. Alma Front Seven
If active, Ransom’s power running could control tempo.
QB Carter St. John (Alma) vs. Hanover Pass Rush
St. John has been efficient and accurate; Hanover must pressure him to avoid long drives.
WR Logan McCoy (Alma) vs. Hanover Corners
If cleared, McCoy is St. John’s top target; Hanover will likely double him in red-zone situations.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Hanover and Alma.
Betting Trends
Hanover:
4–2 ATS in last 6 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
Defense has held opponents under 20 points in 4 of last 6.
Alma:
7–3 ATS in last 10 games.
6 of last 8 games have gone over the total.
Averaging 42.5 PPG in last 10 contests.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Hanover: Profitable ATS in close spreads; unders common due to defensive strength.
Alma: Strong ATS at home; offense-driven overs frequent.
HCAC vs. MIAA: MIAA teams cover ~57% of the time in interconference matchups.
Game Odds
Hanover Panther 52.5
Alma Scots – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
