Venue: Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field, Ashland, Ohio (home of the Eagles)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (Ashland, OH)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling to 68°F (20°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 6–10 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Hillsdale Chargers:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Ashland Eagles:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Hillsdale QB1 vs. Ashland Secondary – Chargers’ passing game must exploit an Eagles’ secondary missing a starter.
Ashland QB (led by Coach Doug Geiser’s system) vs. Hillsdale Pass Rush – Ashland’s offense is balanced and efficient; Hillsdale must generate pressure.
RB Committee (Hillsdale) vs. Ashland Front Seven – Hillsdale’s ground game is their offensive anchor; Ashland’s linebackers must control the trenches.
WR1 (Ashland) vs. Hillsdale Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Hillsdale must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Longstanding rivalry from GLIAC days.
Most Recent: Ashland defeated Hillsdale in 2024.
Trend: Ashland has won the last several meetings, especially at Jack Miller Stadium.
Betting Trends
Hillsdale is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.
Ashland is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of Hillsdale’s last 6 games.
Ashland is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. Hillsdale.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Ashland -7.5, won 28-14 → Cover, Under
2023: Ashland -6.5, won 31-17 → Cover, Under
2022: Ashland -3.5, won 24-21 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Hillsdale Chargers 46.5
Ashland Eagles – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
