Venue: Shuford Stadium, Salisbury, North Carolina
Capacity: ~6,300
Coverage: FloSports (SAC Digital Network) / Local Radio via WSAT 1280 AM (Salisbury) & UVA Wise Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Salisbury, NC)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Kickoff Temperature: ~77°F (25°C)
Wind: 4–6 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal evening football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Catawba Indians
QB Preston Brown (Probable) – Coming off a 295-yard, 4-TD performance vs. Shaw
RB LJ Turner (Probable) – 64 yards and a TD last week, no reported injury
WR Kobe Christian (Probable) – 100+ yards receiving in Week 2
LB Deno Wardlow (Probable) – SAC leader in tackles (20), healthy
UVA Wise Cavaliers
QB Jake Corkren (Probable) – 27/39 passing, 276 yards, 3 TDs in win over Concord
WR Dorien Goddard (Probable) – 9 catches, 78 yards last week
RB Dejauvis Dozier (Probable) – 70 yards rushing in Week 2
LB Jalen Pickens (Probable) – 9 tackles vs. Concord
Recent Form
Catawba
Week 1: Lost to FCS opponent
Week 2: Defeated Shaw 37–28 — efficient passing, strong WR play
2024 Finish: 5–6 overall, 3–5 SAC
UVA Wise
Week 1: Lost to FCS East Tennessee State 61–0
Week 2: Shut out Concord 28–0 — dominant defensive effort, balanced offense
2024 Finish: 4–7 overall, 3–5 SAC
Series History
All-Time: UVA Wise leads 2–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 21, 2024 — UVA Wise won 31–28 in Wise, VA, rallying with a 14-point third quarter
Trend: Both prior meetings have been competitive, but UVA Wise has found ways to close out late
Key Player Matchups
Preston Brown (CAT) vs. UVA Wise Secondary: Brown’s accuracy and rhythm passing against a Cavaliers defense that just posted a shutout
Jake Corkren (UVAW) vs. Catawba Pass Rush: Corkren’s pocket presence will be tested by an Indians front that thrives on pressure
WR Kobe Christian (CAT) vs. CB1 (UVAW): Deep-threat ability vs. physical coverage
Special Teams: Both kickers perfect on PATs this season; field position could be pivotal
Betting Trends
Catawba is 4-1 ATS in last 5 home games
UVA Wise is 3-7 ATS in last 10 road games
The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 Catawba games
Game Odds
UVA Wise Cavaliers 50.5
Catawba College Indians – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
