Game Overview
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Kickoff 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Hoernemann Stadium, 310 E. Market Street, Tiffin, OH 44883
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Heidelberg Athletics Live Stream / Local Radio
Weather Report (Tiffin, OH – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, warm evening
Temperature: ~77°F (25°C) at kickoff, dipping into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, ~5–7 mph from the southwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal passing and kicking conditions; no weather‑driven edge
Injury Report
Hiram: No major injuries reported entering opener under head coach Jack Hatem
Heidelberg: No major injuries reported; head coach Scott Donaldson returns a healthy roster
Recent Team Form (End of 2024)
Hiram – Last 5 Games
L 20–17 @ Oberlin
L 58–7 vs DePauw
L 30–20 vs Wooster
L 41–14 @ Ohio Wesleyan
L 56–7 @ Wabash
Heidelberg – Last 5 Games
L 14–10 vs Baldwin Wallace
W 30–20 @ Wilmington
W 55–7 @ Otterbein
W 52–24 vs Muskingum
L 52–10 @ Mount Union
Key Player Matchups
Hiram QB vs. Heidelberg Secondary
Hiram’s passing game averaged just over 150 YPG in 2024; must improve efficiency against a Heidelberg defense that forced multiple turnovers in last year’s meeting.
Heidelberg QB Drew Sims vs. Hiram Pass Defense
Sims threw for 2,300+ yards in 2024; Hiram allowed over 250 pass YPG last season.
Hiram RB Corps vs. Heidelberg Front Seven
Establishing the run is critical for Hiram to control tempo; Heidelberg held opponents under 100 rush yards in 4 games last year.
WR/TE Matchups
Heidelberg’s top returning wideout averaged 15+ YPC; Hiram’s secondary must limit explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time: Heidelberg leads 9–3
Current Streak: Heidelberg has won 5 straight (1997–2024)
Last Meeting: Sept. 5, 2024 – Heidelberg 38, Hiram 14 (Tiffin, OH)
Largest Margin of Victory: Heidelberg 68–14 (2023)
Smallest Margin of Victory: Heidelberg 24–7 (1997)
Betting Trends
Hiram
0–2 ATS vs. Heidelberg since 2023
1–9 ATS in 2024 overall
Over in 6 of last 8 games
Heidelberg
4–1 ATS in last 5 home games
Over in 4 of last 6 games
Averaged 48.0 PPG in last 2 meetings vs. Hiram
Head-to-Head
Heidelberg has outscored Hiram 106–28 in last 2 matchups
Over has hit in both meetings since 2023
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Heidelberg’s offensive firepower vs. Hiram’s defensive struggles (allowed 45+ PPG in 2024)
Hiram’s road woes (0–5 away last season)
Series dominance: Heidelberg has covered large spreads in both recent meetings
Weather: neutral impact
Game Odds
Hiram Terriers 55.5
Heidelberg Student Princes – 31.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
