Venue, Date & Time
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Hotchkiss Field, Washington, D.C.
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: FloCollege / school streaming platforms
Weather Forecast (Washington, D.C. – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~85°F (29°C) at kickoff
Wind: 5–7 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm but otherwise ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
Albright
No major injuries reported entering opener.
Depth chart intact from preseason camp.
Gallaudet
No significant injuries reported; full roster expected for Week 1.
2024 Postseason:
Neither team qualified for the NCAA playoffs.
Gallaudet finished with a winning record and now joins the ODAC in 2025.
Albright struggled offensively, averaging just over 10 PPG.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games of 2024)
Albright
L 27–3 @ Lebanon Valley
L 41–6 vs. King’s (PA)
W 22–19 (OT) vs. Alvernia
L 28–0 @ Delaware Valley
L 48–3 @ Stevenson
Gallaudet
L 28–26 @ Alfred State
W 23–6 @ Dean
W 39–34 vs. Anna Maria
W 42–28 vs. Nichols
L 27–13 @ Univ. of New England
Key Player Matchups
Albright Offense vs. Gallaudet Defense
Albright’s offense will look to improve on a 2024 campaign that saw them average just 10.2 PPG.
Gallaudet’s defense allowed only 18.2 PPG last season and returns key tacklers like DB Zefan Nathanson (61 tackles, 7 TFL, 2.5 sacks, INT).
Gallaudet Triple‑Option Offense vs. Albright Front Seven
The Bison’s run‑heavy scheme averaged nearly 30 PPG in 2024, led by RB Zion Ortiz (245 yards, 1 TD) and RB Marcus Gabriel‑Brown (232 yards, 2 TD).
Albright’s defense must maintain gap discipline and tackle well in space to avoid giving up long runs.
Special Teams Edge
Gallaudet’s ball‑control style limits possessions, making field position and special teams execution critical.
Series History
All‑Time: Albright leads 1–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 6, 2024 – Albright 17, Gallaudet 6 (in Reading, PA)
Trend: Defensive battle last year; Albright held Gallaudet to 6 points.
Betting Trends (Modelled)
Gallaudet
5–4 SU in 2024; 3–1 at home.
Averaged 33.0 PPG in wins, 15.3 PPG in losses.
3–2 ATS (modelled) in last 5 games.
Albright
1–9 SU in 2024; 0–5 on the road.
Averaged 13.0 PPG in last 3 games.
2–3 ATS (modelled) in last 5 games.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Gallaudet’s home‑field advantage and returning production in the run game.
Albright’s offensive struggles vs. disciplined defenses.
Potential for a low‑scoring, possession‑controlled game.
Game Odds
Albright Lions 42.5
Gallaudet Bison – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, September 4, 2025
