Venue: Duvall-Rosier Field, Fairmont, West Virginia (home of the Falcons)
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Weather Forecast (Fairmont, WV)
Conditions: Partly sunny, mild early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling to 66°F (19°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 5–9 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Wheeling Cardinals:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Fairmont State Falcons:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Wheeling QB1 vs. Fairmont Secondary – Cardinals’ passing game has been explosive; Falcons’ DBs must tighten coverage with a starter out.
Fairmont QB1 vs. Wheeling Pass Rush – Falcons’ offense thrives on balance; Wheeling’s defensive front must disrupt rhythm.
RB Committee (Wheeling) vs. Fairmont Front Seven – Cardinals’ ground game has been inconsistent; Falcons’ linebackers could tilt the matchup.
WR1 (Fairmont) vs. Wheeling Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Wheeling must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Competitive MEC rivalry.
Most Recent: Fairmont State defeated Wheeling 52-49 in a shootout on Sept. 28, 2024.
Trend: Falcons have had the edge in recent matchups, but games have been close and high-scoring.
Betting Trends
Wheeling is 4-2 ATS in last 6 MEC games.
Fairmont State is 5-1 ATS in last 6 home games.
The Over has hit in 5 of Wheeling’s last 6 games.
Fairmont is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. Wheeling.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Fairmont State -2.5, won 52-49 → Cover, Over
2023: Fairmont State -3.5, won 31-28 → Cover, Over
2022: Fairmont State -1.5, won 27-24 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Wheeling Cardinals 61.5
Fairmont State Falcons – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
