D3-CFB Game Preview: Wilmington Fightin’ Quakers (1-0) vs. Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 1:30 PM ET

Venue: George Finnie Stadium, Berea, Ohio

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: FloCollege (stream) / BW Sports Network (radio)

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~75°F (24°C)

Humidity: ~53%

Wind: WSW at 6–8 mph

Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games.

Injury Report

Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets

No major injuries reported after Week 1 win at Wittenberg.

QB Charlie Bubonics (2,146 pass yds, 25 TDs in 2024) healthy.

RB tandem George Linberger & Tyrone Singleton available.

LB Dom Troba (team’s top tackler in 2024) healthy.

Wilmington Fightin’ Quakers

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over Wooster.

QB Cameron Johnson (efficient dual-threat in opener) available.

WR Jaylen Johnson (2 TDs in Week 1) healthy.

Key Player Matchups

QB Charlie Bubonics (BW) vs. Wilmington Secondary — Bubonics’ accuracy and deep-ball ability will test a Quakers pass defense that allowed multiple chunk plays to Wooster.

RB George Linberger & Tyrone Singleton (BW) vs. Wilmington Front Seven — The Yellow Jackets’ ground game is a proven complement to their aerial attack.

QB Cameron Johnson (WIL) vs. BW Linebackers — Johnson’s mobility could challenge BW’s disciplined second level, led by Troba.

WR Jaylen Johnson (WIL) vs. BW CB1 — Wilmington’s top receiver will need to win contested catches to keep drives alive.

Special Teams — BW’s kicking game is consistent; Wilmington’s return units could be a hidden factor.

Recent Form

Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets

W 31–13 @ Wittenberg — Balanced offense, stifling defense.

2024: 7-3 overall, 3rd in OAC; wins over Wilmington (42–7), Capital, and Ohio Northern.

Wilmington Fightin’ Quakers

W 35–17 vs. Wooster — Strong offensive showing; defense forced multiple turnovers.

2024: 2-8 overall, 1-8 in OAC; lone conference win over Capital.

Series History

All-time meetings: Baldwin Wallace leads comfortably.

Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — BW 42, Wilmington 7 in Wilmington, OH.

Trend: BW has won the last 10 meetings, often by 20+ points.

Betting Trends & Angles

Baldwin Wallace: 6-4 ATS in last 10 games (unofficial DIII tracking).

Wilmington: 3-7 ATS in last 10 games.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 BW games; Wilmington has gone Over in 4 of last 5.

Situational: BW home opener; Wilmington on the road for first time in 2025.

Game Odds

Wilmington Fightin’ Quakers                     54.5

Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets                 – 21.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025

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