Venue & Game Details
Location: David Smith Stadium at Ramer Field – River Falls, Wisconsin
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. CT
Broadcast: UWRF Sports Network (video), local radio via WRFW‑FM, live stats on UW‑River Falls Athletics site
Capacity: ~4,500
Weather Forecast (River Falls, WI – Kickoff)
Conditions: Intervals of clouds and sunshine
Temperature: ~63°F (17°C) at kickoff, dipping into the low 60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: NW at 10–15 mph
Precipitation: ~15% chance of a light shower
Impact: Mild temps and light wind — minimal effect on passing/kicking, though crosswind could slightly influence special teams
Injury Report
Alma
No major preseason injuries reported; QB Carter St. John returns after throwing 4 TDs in last year’s meeting.
WR Ty Lotterman (117 yds, 2 TD vs UWRF in 2024) healthy.
OL depth improved after late‑season attrition.
#19 UW‑River Falls
No significant absences; QB Kaleb Blaha back after setting program career total yardage record in 2024.
WR Jake Hilton (2 TD catches in last year’s opener) and RB Michael Krueger both available.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Alma: 10‑2 overall, MIAA champions, NCAA Second Round (lost to Johns Hopkins).
#19 UW‑River Falls: 8‑3 overall, 5‑2 WIAC, NCAA First Round (lost to Linfield).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Alma
L @ Johns Hopkins 34‑20 (NCAA Second Round)
W vs. DePauw 32‑17 (NCAA First Round)
W @ Albion 50‑14
W vs. Adrian 45‑24
W @ Trine 38‑21
UW‑River Falls
L @ Linfield 38‑31 (NCAA First Round)
W vs. UW‑Eau Claire 49‑7
W @ UW‑Stevens Point 75‑14
W vs. UW‑Stout 49‑35
L @ UW‑Oshkosh 38‑31
Key Player Matchups
QB Carter St. John (ALM) vs. UWRF Secondary
St. John’s quick release and accuracy vs. a Falcons defense that allowed 230 pass yds/game in 2024.
WR Ty Lotterman (ALM) vs. CB1 UWRF
Lotterman’s route running and red‑zone production vs. physical man coverage.
QB Kaleb Blaha (UWRF) vs. Alma Front Seven
Dual‑threat QB who accounted for 4 TDs in last year’s game; Alma must contain his scrambling.
WR Jake Hilton (UWRF) vs. Alma CBs
Vertical threat who scored twice in 2024 opener; demands safety help.
Special Teams
Alma’s kicking game vs. UWRF’s return units — field position could swing momentum in a close contest.
Series History
All-Time: UW‑River Falls leads 3‑0
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 2024 — UWRF 41, Alma 35 in Alma, MI
Blaha threw for 2 TDs and ran for 2 more; St. John passed for 4 TDs in a late comeback bid that fell short.
Previous Meetings:
2009: UWRF 40‑27
2008: UWRF 25‑20
Betting Trends
Alma: 7‑3 ATS in last 10 games; OVER in 4 of last 5 non‑conference games.
UWRF: 6‑4 ATS in last 10; OVER in 7 of last 9 overall.
Head-to-Head: OVER has hit in all 3 meetings; average combined score = 66.3 points.
Game Odds
Alma Scots 63.5
UW‑River Falls Falcons – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
