Venue & Game Details
Location: O’Hara Field – Saint Davids, Pennsylvania
Kickoff: 9:00 a.m. ET
Broadcast: Eastern Eagles Sports Network (video), Anna Maria Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~3,000
Weather Forecast (Saint Davids, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm, and humid
Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff, climbing toward mid‑80s by halftime
Wind: SSW at 6–10 mph
Precipitation: <15%
Impact: Heat and humidity could test conditioning; light wind unlikely to affect passing or kicking
Injury Report
Anna Maria
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Alex Cohen returns after throwing for 2,300+ yards and 25 TDs in 2024.
WR Victor Williams (team leader in receptions and yards) healthy.
RB rotation intact; OL returns three starters.
Eastern
No significant absences reported.
QB Jonny Freeman back after leading the Eagles to a 5‑5 record in just their second varsity season.
WR Tyler McGrath (MAC All‑Conference) and RB Malik Johnson both available.
Defensive front seven returns intact.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Anna Maria: 4‑5 overall, 2‑1 ECFC (now in MASCAC for 2025); averaged 37.7 PPG, allowed 30.1 PPG.
Eastern: 5‑5 overall, 4‑4 MAC; averaged 24.2 PPG, allowed 21.9 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Anna Maria
L vs. Alfred State 39‑37
W vs. Dean 63‑0
W vs. Alfred State 35‑23
L @ Gallaudet 39‑34
L vs. Western New England 44‑10
Eastern
W @ FDU‑Florham 37‑33
L @ Delaware Valley 27‑0
W vs. Misericordia 31‑10
W vs. Stevenson 24‑14
W @ Alvernia 22‑14
Key Player Matchups
QB Alex Cohen (AMC) vs. Eastern Secondary
Cohen’s aggressive downfield passing vs. a defense that allowed under 200 pass yds/game in 2024.
WR Victor Williams (AMC) vs. CB1 Eastern
Williams’ size and contested‑catch ability vs. physical man coverage.
QB Jonny Freeman (EAS) vs. Anna Maria Pass Rush
Freeman’s mobility and quick release vs. an Amcats front that averaged 2.5 sacks/game last season.
RB Malik Johnson (EAS) vs. Anna Maria Front Seven
Johnson’s vision and burst vs. a defense that allowed 150+ rush yds/game in 2024.
Special Teams
Anna Maria’s high‑scoring offense creates frequent kickoff situations; Eastern’s return game could flip field position.
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
Anna Maria: 6‑4 ATS in last 10 games; OVER in 7 of last 9.
Eastern: 5‑5 ATS in 2024; UNDER in 6 of last 10.
Both teams: Strong home‑field trends — Eastern 4‑1 at home last season; Anna Maria 3‑2 on the road.
Game Odds
Anna Maria Amcats 54.5
Eastern Eagles – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
