Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Yunevich Stadium (capacity ~5,000)
Location: Alfred, New York
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Broadcast: Empire 8 Digital Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Alfred, NY)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, crisp fall afternoon
Temperature: ~64°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 50s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Hartwick Hawks (0–4, 0–2 Empire 8):
QB Luke Casey – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Chris Allen – Questionable (hamstring)
Alfred Saxons (2–2, 1–1 Empire 8):
QB Kane Donovan – Probable (shoulder soreness; threw for 314 yards vs St. John Fisher)
RB Brandon Hall – Probable (knee bruise)
WR Malik Moore – Probable (ankle tweak; 75 yards and a TD last week)
Key Player Matchups
QB Luke Casey (Hartwick) vs Alfred Secondary
Casey has struggled with turnovers; Alfred’s defense forced multiple INTs in their win over St. John Fisher.
RB Chris Allen (Hartwick) vs LB Tyler Ross (Alfred)
Allen is Hartwick’s most consistent offensive weapon; Ross leads Alfred in tackles.
QB Kane Donovan (Alfred) vs Hartwick Pass Rush
Donovan is coming off a career‑best 314‑yard, 2‑TD performance. Hartwick’s defense has allowed over 40 PPG.
WR Malik Moore (Alfred) vs CB Marcus Hall (Hartwick)
Moore is Donovan’s deep threat; Hall is Hartwick’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Hartwick (0–4, 0–2 Empire 8):
L 56–0 @ St. John Fisher (9/27/25)
L 59–9 vs Cortland (9/20/25)
L 68–10 @ Cortland (11/2/24)
L 56–0 @ St. John Fisher (10/19/24)
Offense: ~9.0 PPG Defense: ~58.0 PPG
Alfred (2–2, 1–1 Empire 8):
W 34–31 vs St. John Fisher (9/27/25)
L 59–17 vs Cortland (9/20/25)
W 38–34 @ Utica (10/26/24)
L 23–14 vs Brockport (11/16/24)
Offense: ~28.5 PPG Defense: ~33.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Alfred leads comfortably
Recent:
2024: Alfred 51–0
2023: Alfred 49–14
2022: Alfred 42–7
Trend: Alfred has won 3 straight by an average margin of 40+ points.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Alfred: 3–1 ATS last 4
Hartwick: 0–4 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Alfred has covered in 3 straight vs Hartwick
Hartwick has failed to cover in 6 straight Empire 8 games
Projected Score: Alfred 45 – Hartwick 13
Game Odds
Hartwick Hawks 60
Alfred Saxons – 28.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
