Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Olson Field at Eastern University, St. Davids, Pennsylvania
Broadcast: Eastern University Athletics live stream; live stats via both schools’ athletics sites
Weather Forecast (St. Davids, PA)
Kickoff Temp: ~74°F (23°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, light northwest wind (5–7 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking; ideal for balanced offensive play.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Alvernia Golden Wolves:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and RB expected to be active after Week 1 loss to Ursinus.
Eastern Eagles:
No confirmed public injuries; offensive core intact after Week 1 opener.
Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)
Alvernia: L-L-L-W-L — Averaging 16.4 PPG, defense allowing 33.2 PPG.
Eastern: L-L-W-L-L — Averaging 18.0 PPG, defense allowing 29.6 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Eastern leads 1–0
Last Meeting: 2024 — Eastern won 28–14 in Reading, PA; Eagles’ defense forced 3 turnovers.
Trend: Both programs are relatively new to the MAC football landscape, making this a budding rivalry.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Alvernia: Veteran QB with strong arm; must limit turnovers against an aggressive Eastern secondary.
Eastern: Dual-threat QB capable of extending plays; dangerous in red-zone situations.
Skill Positions:
Alvernia RB1 vs. Eastern front seven — Golden Wolves need to establish the run to control tempo.
Eastern WR1 vs. Alvernia secondary — vertical threat could stretch the field early.
Defensive Spotlight:
Alvernia pass rush vs. Eastern OL — pressure could be key to slowing the Eagles’ balanced attack.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Eastern is 3-2 in last 5 home games (straight up).
Alvernia is 2-3 ATS in last 5 games decided by 7 points or fewer (model-based).
Under has hit in 3 of Alvernia’s last 4 games vs. MAC opponents.
Game Odds
Alvernia Golden Wolves 47.5
Eastern Eagles – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
