Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Frank B. Fuhrer Field, Meadville, Pennsylvania (Capacity: ~3,500)
Weather Forecast (Meadville, PA)
Temperature: ~69°F (20°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent evening football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Thiel Tomcats (PAC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Allegheny Gators (PAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 4 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Thiel) vs. Allegheny Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays will test a Gators defense that has been opportunistic early in 2025.
RB Jordan Reyes (Thiel) vs. Allegheny Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Tomcats control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Allegheny) vs. Thiel Pass Rush
Smith’s efficiency and mobility will be tested by a Tomcats defense that has struggled to generate consistent pressure.
RB Chris Johnson (Allegheny) vs. Thiel Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Thiel Tomcats (0–2, PAC)
9/6/25: L 59–7 @ Washington & Jefferson
9/13/25: L 52–7 vs. Grove City
Trend: Offense averaging just 7 PPG; defense allowing 55.5 PPG. Still searching for rhythm.
Allegheny Gators (1–1, PAC)
9/6/25: W 30–23 vs. Waynesburg
9/13/25: L 37–10 @ Carnegie Mellon
Trend: Offense averaging 20 PPG; defense allowing 30 PPG. Competitive but inconsistent.
Series History
Longstanding western Pennsylvania rivalry.
Last meeting (2024): Allegheny defeated Thiel 41–14.
Allegheny has won four straight meetings since rejoining the PAC in 2021.
Thiel’s last win over Allegheny came in 2017.
Betting Trends
Thiel:
0–5 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
0–10 SU in last 10 games overall.
Allegheny:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Allegheny has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Thiel: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.
Allegheny: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense holds up.
PAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Thiel Tomcats 49
Allegheny Gators – 15.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
