Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Selby Stadium, Delaware, Ohio
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: Ohio Wesleyan Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~80°F (27°C)
Humidity: ~55%
Wind: SW at 5–7 mph
Impact: Warm but not oppressive; minimal wind impact — ideal for both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
Maryville Scots
No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over Hendrix (40–14).
QB Bryson Rollins healthy after earning SAA Offensive Player of the Week honors (285 pass yds, 68% completion rate).
RB Chris Cooper (85 rush yds, long of 41) available.
OL and defensive starters intact.
Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over Otterbein (42–21).
QB C.J. Jackson healthy after 16-of-23 passing for 6 TDs (long of 66 yds).
CB Jake Smothers (All-Region, 6 INT in 2024) available; already has 6 solo tackles and 1 PBU in 2025.
Key Player Matchups
QB Bryson Rollins (MC) vs. OWU Secondary — Rollins’ efficiency and mobility will be tested by Smothers and a ball-hawking defensive backfield.
RB Chris Cooper (MC) vs. OWU Front Seven — Cooper’s ability to break chunk runs could control tempo.
QB C.J. Jackson (OWU) vs. MC Pass Rush — Jackson’s Week 1 deep-ball success will challenge a Scots defense that held Hendrix to 14 points.
WR Corps (OWU) vs. MC CBs — Multiple OWU receivers scored in opener; Maryville’s secondary must limit explosive plays.
Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have reliable kickers and return threats.
Recent Form
Maryville Scots
W 40–14 vs. Hendrix — Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
2024: 9-2 overall, USA South champions, NCAA 2nd Round.
Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops
W 42–21 vs. Otterbein — Explosive passing attack, opportunistic defense.
2024: 7-3 overall, 6th in NCAC.
Series History
All-time meetings: First-ever meeting between the programs.
Maryville has prior history with other “Wesleyan” schools (Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee Wesleyan) but never faced OWU.
Betting Trends & Angles
Maryville: 8-3 SU in last 11 games; 7-4 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).
Ohio Wesleyan: 7-3 SU in last 10 games; 6-4 ATS.
Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Maryville games; Over in 4 of last 5 OWU games.
Situational: Both teams coming off convincing Week 1 wins; OWU in home opener.
Game Odds
Maryville Scots 55.5
Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops – 4.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
