Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Alumni Field at Salzman Stadium, 1 University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817
Broadcast: Live stream via Bluffton Beavers Athletics Network; live stats available on both schools’ athletics sites.
Weather Forecast (Bluffton, OH)
Kickoff Temp: ~73°F (23°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Albion Britons:
No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from Week 1 trip to Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Bluffton Beavers:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 win over Kenyon.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Albion: W-W-L-W-W — Averaging 31.0 PPG, defense allowing 19.2 PPG.
Bluffton: W-L-L-W-L — Averaging 21.4 PPG, defense allowing 26.8 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Limited recent history; non-conference matchup.
Trend: First meeting in several seasons; no modern-era head-to-head data.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Albion: Returning starter with strong arm and mobility; thrives in play-action.
Bluffton: QB threw for 261 yards in Week 1 win; efficient in short-to-intermediate passing game.
Skill Positions:
Albion RB1 vs. Bluffton front seven — Britons’ run game averaged over 180 YPG in 2024.
Bluffton WR1 vs. Albion secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Albion pass rush vs. Bluffton OL — pressure could force quick throws and limit deep shots.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Albion has covered a one-score spread in 4 of last 5 wins.
Bluffton is 5-2 in last 7 home openers (straight up).
Under would have cashed in 3 of last 5 games for both teams based on model totals.
Game Odds
Albion Britons – 6.5
Bluffton Beavers 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
