Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Merrill Field at Yunevich Stadium, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802
Broadcast: Likely Empire 8/Liberty League streaming coverage via school athletics sites; check local listings.
Weather Forecast (Alfred, NY)
Kickoff Temp: ~70°F (21°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light northwest wind (5–7 mph)
Impact: Mild, dry conditions — no significant effect on passing or kicking games.
Injury Report
(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Ithaca Bombers:
No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and key WRs expected to be active after Week 1 loss to Johns Hopkins.
Alfred Saxons:
No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from Week 1.
Recent Form
Ithaca: L-W-W-W-W — Averaging 31.2 PPG, defense allowing 18.4 PPG.
Alfred: W-L-L-W-W — Averaging 24.0 PPG, defense allowing 21.6 PPG.
Series History
All-Time: Ithaca leads the modern-era series comfortably; Alfred’s last win came in 2016.
Trend: Ithaca has won 5 of the last 6 meetings, often by multiple scores.
Last Meeting: 2019 — Ithaca won 59–20 in Alfred.
Key Player Matchups
QB Battle:
Ithaca: Returning starter with strong 2024 efficiency; threw 2 TDs in Week 1 loss.
Alfred: Veteran QB with dual-threat ability; thrives in play-action.
Skill Positions:
Ithaca WR1 vs. Alfred CB1 — Bombers’ top target is a deep-ball threat.
Alfred RB1 vs. Ithaca front seven — Saxons’ run game could control tempo.
Defensive Spotlight:
Ithaca pass rush vs. Alfred OL — pressure could force turnovers.
Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)
Ithaca has covered a two-score spread in 4 of last 5 meetings.
Over has hit in 3 of last 5 matchups.
Alfred is 6-2 in last 8 home openers (straight up).
Game Odds
Ithaca Bombers – 13.5
Alfred Saxons 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
