Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Selby Stadium, Delaware, Ohio (Capacity: ~9,100 – largest Division III stadium in the country)
Broadcast: NCAC Network
Weather Forecast (Delaware, OH)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Wittenberg Tigers (NCAC):
QB Michael Campbell (ankle) – Probable.
RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops (NCAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 6 TDs, 3 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Michael Campbell (Wittenberg) vs. OWU Secondary
Campbell’s ability to extend plays will test a Bishops defense that has been vulnerable against the pass.
RB Jordan Reyes (Wittenberg) vs. OWU Front Seven
If active, Reyes’ power running could help the Tigers control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (OWU) vs. Wittenberg Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; Wittenberg’s aggressive front will look to capitalize.
WR Karsen Denault (OWU) vs. Wittenberg Corners
With Miller doubtful, Denault becomes the primary target. His ability to win one-on-one matchups is critical.
Recent Team Form
Wittenberg Tigers (1–1, NCAC)
9/6/25: L 31–13 vs. Baldwin Wallace
9/13/25: W 24–21 vs. Washington & Lee
Trend: Offense averaging 18.5 PPG; defense allowing 26 PPG. Rebounded with a close win in Week 2.
Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops (1–1, NCAC)
9/6/25: W 65–28 @ Otterbein
9/13/25: L 48–24 vs. Maryville (TN)
Trend: Offense averaging 44.5 PPG; defense allowing 38 PPG. Explosive but inconsistent.
Series History
Wittenberg has historically dominated the series.
Last meeting (2024): Wittenberg defeated Ohio Wesleyan 35–14.
Wittenberg has won 10 of the last 11 meetings.
Ohio Wesleyan’s last win in the series came in 2012.
Betting Trends
Wittenberg:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
4–1 SU in last 5 road games.
Ohio Wesleyan:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
3–2 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Wittenberg has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Wittenberg: Profitable ATS as a small favorite; unders common when defense dictates pace.
Ohio Wesleyan: Mixed ATS at home; overs frequent due to high-scoring offense.
NCAC Trends: Road favorites cover ~58% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Wittenberg Tigers – 6.5
Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops 55
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
