Venue & Logistics
Venue: Pioneer Stadium, Alfred, New York
Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM ET
Occasion: Alfred State Homecoming Game
Weather Forecast (Alfred, NY)
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, mild evening
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 64°F (18°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 6–9 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Buffalo State Bengals:
QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
LB1 (hamstring) – Out
Alfred State Pioneers:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Buffalo State QB1 vs. Alfred State Secondary – Bengals’ passing game has struggled early; Alfred’s DBs must capitalize on turnover chances.
RB Committee (Alfred State) vs. Buffalo State Front Seven – Pioneers’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Buffalo must win the line of scrimmage.
WR1 (Buffalo State) vs. Alfred Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Alfred must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Special Teams: Both squads have inconsistent kicking games; field position could be decisive.
Recent Team Form (2025 Season to Date)
Buffalo State Bengals (0-2):
L vs. SUNY Brockport 41-0 (Sep. 4)
L vs. Hartwick 28-14 (Sep. 13)
Offense averaging just 7.0 points per game; defense allowing 34.5.
Alfred State Pioneers (1-1):
L at Anderson (IN) 7-6 (Sep. 6)
W at Hilbert 49-13 (Sep. 13)
Balanced attack; averaging 27.5 points per game, allowing 10.0.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Alfred State leads 2-1 (since 2022)
Most Recent: Alfred State 28, Buffalo State 14 (2024)
Trend: Alfred has won the last two meetings, both by double digits.
Betting Trends
Buffalo State is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.
Alfred State is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of Buffalo State’s last 6 games.
Alfred State is 2-0 straight up in last 2 vs. Buffalo State.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Alfred State -7.5, won 28-14 → Cover, Under
2023: Alfred State -3.5, won 21-10 → Cover, Under
2022: Buffalo State -2.5, won 24-21 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Buffalo State Bengals 47.5
Alfred State Pioneers – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
