Venue & Logistics
Location: Hilbert College – Hamburg, New York
(Home games are played at Saint Francis High School, 4129 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, NY)
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)
Conference: Liberty League matchup (both Buffalo State and Hilbert are Liberty League members in 2025)
Weather Forecast (Hamburg, NY)
Temperature: ~66°F (19°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, light winds (5–7 mph)
Precipitation: ~20% chance of scattered showers
Impact: Mild conditions, minimal weather-related disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Buffalo State Bengals: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a concern after early-season struggles
Hilbert Hawks: Several young starters are healthy, but roster depth is thin; no confirmed long-term absences
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Buffalo State: Still searching for consistency after a rough 0–3 start; QB play has been turnover-prone.
Hilbert: Led by captain Brody Hopkins, a two-year starter with 902 career passing yards and 4 TDs.
Skill Positions:
Buffalo State: Offense has shown flashes, scoring 27 vs. Hartwick but struggling against stronger defenses.
Hilbert: WR Bryce Robinson (474 career receiving yards, 185 rushing yards, 512 return yards) is a versatile threat.
Running Game:
Buffalo State: Inconsistent ground attack, averaging under 100 yards per game in September.
Hilbert: RB Mike Hanlon (489 rushing yards, 3 TDs in 2024) is the offensive focal point.
Defensive Edge:
Buffalo State: Defense has been leaky, conceding 41 to Brockport and 56 to Alfred State.
Hilbert: LB Scotty Winchell (50 tackles in 2024) anchors a defense that returns starters at all levels.
Recent Team Form
Buffalo State Bengals (0–3 in 2025)
L 0–41 vs. Brockport (Sept 4)
L 27–29 vs. Hartwick (Sept 13)
L 20–56 @ Alfred State (Sept 20)
Struggles: Defensive breakdowns, inconsistent QB play
Hilbert Hawks (0–3 in 2025)
L 0–28 @ Saint Vincent (Sept 6)
L 14–49 vs. Alfred State (Sept 13)
L 0–36 vs. Ithaca (Sept 20)
Struggles: Offensive stagnation, shut out twice in three games
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Buffalo State has dominated recent meetings
2024: Buffalo State 41 – 7 Hilbert
2023: Buffalo State 44 – 12 Hilbert
Trend: Buffalo State has won both prior meetings by wide margins
Betting Trends
Buffalo State is 0–3 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Hilbert is 0–3 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Buffalo State’s 3 games
Hilbert has failed to score more than 14 points in any 2025 game
Historical Betting Results
2024: Buffalo State (-17.5) covered in a 41–7 win (Total: Under 52.5)
2023: Buffalo State (-20.5) covered in a 44–12 win (Total: Over 49.5)
Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years
Game Odds
Buffalo State Bengals – 14.5
Hilbert Hawks 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
