Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Hoernemann Stadium, Tiffin, Ohio (Capacity: ~4,000)
Broadcast: Heidelberg Athletics Live Stream
Weather Forecast (Tiffin, OH)
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent evening football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Calvin Knights (MIAA):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Heidelberg Student Princes (OAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 5 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Calvin) vs. Heidelberg Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays will test a Heidelberg defense that has been opportunistic in early 2025.
RB Jordan Reyes (Calvin) vs. Heidelberg Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ downhill running could help the Knights control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Heidelberg) vs. Calvin Pass Rush
Smith’s efficiency and mobility will be tested by a Knights defense that has shown improvement in non-conference play.
RB Chris Johnson (Heidelberg) vs. Calvin Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Calvin Knights (2–0, MIAA)
9/6/25: W 28–14 @ Oberlin
9/13/25: W 24–17 vs. Concordia (WI)
Trend: Offense averaging 26 PPG; defense allowing 15.5 PPG. Strong start to 2025, aiming for first 3–0 start in program history.
Heidelberg Student Princes (1–1, OAC)
9/6/25: W 35–21 vs. Otterbein
9/13/25: L 31–20 @ Baldwin Wallace
Trend: Offense averaging 27.5 PPG; defense allowing 26 PPG. Competitive but inconsistent.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Calvin and Heidelberg.
Calvin is in just its second full varsity season of football, while Heidelberg has been a long-standing OAC contender.
Betting Trends
Calvin:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
2–3 SU in last 5 road games.
Heidelberg:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: No prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Calvin: Still building a track record; unders common due to defensive emphasis in early program years.
Heidelberg: Profitable ATS at home; overs frequent when offense clicks.
OAC vs. MIAA Trends: OAC teams cover ~60% of the time in September interconference play.
Game Odds
Calvin Knights 48.5
Heidelberg Student Princes – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
