Alfred University
4-6 2025 finalThe Saxons of Alfred University in western New York — a nine-time Empire 8 champion playing football since 1895 at Merrill Field at Yunevich Stadium.
The Saxons are patient.
The Saxons of Alfred University in western New York — a nine-time Empire 8 champion playing football since 1895 at Merrill Field at Yunevich Stadium.
Win the Empire 8 again and add to nine conference banners — and own the small New York town that Alfred shares with its rival.
Offseason
69 days
until kickoff · Sun Aug 30 · 17:00 UTC
The 2026 Outlook
Alfred University sits 5th in the Empire 8 Conference and 150th of 240 in the CFB Zeitgeist — outside the at-large picture — the path runs through the conference title.
| Team | Conf | Overall | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortland | 6-0 | 8-3 | 61.5 |
| 2 | Utica | 5-1 | 8-3 | 60.8 |
| 3 | St John Fisher University | 4-2 | 7-4 | 54.0 |
| 4 | Brockport | 3-3 | 7-4 | 54.1 |
| 5 | Alfred University | 2-4 | 4-6 | 46.2 |
| 6 | Hartwick | 2-5 | 4-6 | 42.3 |
| 7 | SUNY Morrisville | 0-6 | 0-10 | 31.1 |
| 8 | Hilbert College | 0-1 | 0-10 | 29.5 |
Win the Empire 8 Conference for the automatic berth into the 40-team NCAA Division III bracket. Miss it and the path is an at-large bid, selected by NPI — the metric the CFB Index mirrors. Six wins survive the bracket to the Stagg Bowl.
Signature win 35-13 over St. Lawrence; toughest day 12-65 against Cortland.
The Pulse on Alfred University
What moved it — offseason · last 30 days
Aspiration Ladder
Brief Part III §33.4 · Alfred University
The baseline for a successful season.
The primary goal and national bracket path.
One of 32 national tournament entries.
The Division III national championship game.
Alfred University · Next-Season Outcome Band
Floor / Base / Ceiling
Variance assumed at ±2 wins from last-season record. Replace with the season-path projection once preview data is built.
Who We Are
Home-Field Advantage · Alfred University · 2018-present
Strong
52% home win rate vs 31% on the road. margin runs +12.8 better at home.
Act IIILast Season Reviewed
2025 season · tap to expand
Recent Form · last 10 games
Cold
One of five. The film room is busy this week.
Schedule Strength · Alfred University · 2025
Balanced
Average opponent win rate 53% across 10 finalized games. Balanced slate across the conference slate.
Moment of the Year · Alfred University · 2025
Won 35-13 at St. Lawrence
Week 4 of 2025. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.
From the Archive — Alfred University
2024: Won 38-34 at Utica
In 2024, the program won 38-34 at Utica — a tight road result that left the 4-point margin on the books.
Go Saxons.