D3-CFB Game Preview: Hiram Terriers (1-2) vs. Saint Vincent Bearcats (1-2)

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Venue & Logistics

Location: Chuck Noll Field at DeGol Field, Latrobe, Pennsylvania (home of Saint Vincent College Bearcats)

Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

Conference: Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) – both teams are league rivals

Weather Forecast (Latrobe, PA)

Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds

Winds: 5–8 mph from the west

Precipitation:

Impact: Excellent early fall football weather, no major disruptions expected

Injury Report (as of latest updates)

Hiram Terriers: No major reported injuries; defensive depth remains a concern after giving up 35 to Waynesburg.

Saint Vincent Bearcats: No confirmed long-term absences; secondary rotation expected after conceding 55 to Geneva.
(Note: Division III programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)

Key Player Matchups

Quarterback Play:

Hiram’s QB led a 58–21 rout of Oberlin (Sept 13, 2025) but struggled in losses to Heidelberg and Waynesburg.

Saint Vincent’s QB was efficient in a 28–7 win over Hilbert (Sept 6, 2025) but turnover-prone in losses to Wooster and Geneva.

Running Game:

Hiram’s RB corps has been productive, averaging 150+ yards in their win over Oberlin.

Saint Vincent’s RB unit has shown flashes but was bottled up in back-to-back losses.

Defensive Edge:

Hiram’s defense has been inconsistent, surrendering 65 to Heidelberg and 35 to Waynesburg.

Saint Vincent’s defense has been vulnerable against the pass, giving up 55 to Geneva.

Recent Team Form

Hiram Terriers (1–2 in 2025)

L 27–65 @ Heidelberg (Sept 4)

W 58–21 vs. Oberlin (Sept 13)

L 27–35 @ Waynesburg (Sept 20)

Struggles: Defense giving up big plays, but offense capable of scoring in bunches

Saint Vincent Bearcats (1–2 in 2025)

W 28–7 vs. Hilbert (Sept 6)

L 14–28 @ Wooster (Sept 13)

L 35–55 @ Geneva (Sept 20)

Mixed form: Offense competitive, defense struggling against high-powered attacks

Series History

All-time head-to-head: Limited recent history in PAC play

2024: Did not meet (scheduling rotation)

2023: Saint Vincent 31 – 20 Hiram

Trend: Saint Vincent has had the upper hand in recent meetings

Betting Trends

Hiram is 1–2 ATS (against the spread) in 2025

Saint Vincent is 1–2 ATS this season

The Over has hit in 2 of Hiram’s 3 games

Saint Vincent has failed to cover in 4 of its last 5 PAC games

Historical Betting Results

2023: Saint Vincent (-3.5) covered in a 31–20 win (Total: Over 50.5)

2022: Hiram (+7.5) covered in a 24–21 loss (Total: Under 48.5)

Totals: Split results – one Over, one Under in the last two years

Game Odds

Hiram Terriers                                   56

Saint Vincent Bearcats                   – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025