Venue & Game Details
Location: Macholtz Stadium – Anderson, Indiana
Kickoff: 10:00 a.m. ET
Broadcast: Anderson Ravens Sports Network (video), Alfred State Athletics Radio (audio), live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Capacity: ~5,500
Weather Forecast (Anderson, IN – Kickoff)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild
Temperature: ~66°F (19°C) at kickoff, warming into the low 70s by the second half
Wind: NW at 5–8 mph
Precipitation: <10%
Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal wind effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Alfred State
No major preseason injuries reported.
QB Justin Horvath returns after throwing for 128 yards in last year’s meeting.
RB Josh Graham (96 rush yds vs. Anderson in 2024) healthy.
WR Frank Tomaro (53 rec yds last year) available.
OL returns three starters.
Anderson
No significant absences reported.
QB Zac Montgomery back after leading the team in both passing (93 yds) and rushing (36 yds) in 2024 opener.
WR Adam Dunson (34 rec yds last year) healthy.
Defensive leaders Jake Simpson (10 tackles in 2024) and Darrion Alexander (9 tackles, 1 PBU in collegiate debut) return.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Alfred State: 5‑5 overall, 3‑3 ECFC; averaged 26.8 PPG, allowed 23.4 PPG.
Anderson: 2‑8 overall, 2‑5 HCAC; averaged 12.4 PPG, allowed 38.7 PPG.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Alfred State
L @ Endicott 44‑0 (NCAA First Round)
W @ Anna Maria 39‑37
W vs. Gallaudet 28‑26
L @ Anna Maria 35‑23
W vs. Dean 58‑0
Anderson
W vs. Manchester 31‑17
L vs. Rose‑Hulman 28‑9
L @ Franklin 35‑14
L vs. Hanover 35‑0
L vs. Mount St. Joseph 49‑0
Key Player Matchups
RB Josh Graham (ASC) vs. Anderson Front Seven
Graham’s 96‑yard day last year set the tone; Anderson must improve run fits.
QB Justin Horvath (ASC) vs. Anderson Secondary
Horvath’s efficiency vs. a defense that allowed 200+ pass yds/game in 2024.
QB Zac Montgomery (AND) vs. Alfred State Pass Rush
Montgomery’s dual‑threat ability is key to sustaining drives.
WR Frank Tomaro (ASC) vs. CB1 Anderson
Tomaro’s possession skills vs. physical coverage.
Special Teams
Anderson’s Justin Beeler averaged 42.3 yards per punt last year; could be critical in flipping field position.
Series History
All-Time: Alfred State leads 1‑0
Only Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 — Alfred State 13, Anderson 0 in Alfred, NY
Pioneers held a 279‑126 total yardage edge and 39:17–20:43 time‑of‑possession advantage.
Scoring: Nicholas Cuomo 1‑yd TD run, Alexander Caufield FGs of 22 & 27 yards.
Alfred State committed 0 turnovers; Anderson had 1.
Betting Trends
Alfred State: 4‑1 ATS in last 5 games; UNDER in 3 of last 4.
Anderson: 3‑7 ATS in 2024; OVER in 6 of last 9.
Head-to-Head: UNDER hit in 2024 meeting (13 total points).
Game Odds
Alfred State Pioneers – 6.5
Anderson Ravens 44.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
