Venue & Game Details
Location: Perkins Stadium – Whitewater, Wisconsin
Kickoff: 11:00 a.m. CT
Broadcast: UWWTV (Spectrum Channel 989), WIAC Network stream, 105.9 The Hog (radio)
Capacity: ~13,500 — one of the largest stadiums in Division III
Weather Forecast (Whitewater, WI – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mix of sun and clouds
Temperature: ~63°F (17°C) at kickoff, low 60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: WNW at 10–15 mph
Precipitation: ~15% chance of a light shower
Impact: Mild temps and moderate crosswind — could slightly influence special teams and deep passing
Injury Report
Carleton
No major preseason injuries reported; QB and top skill players available.
OL depth improved after 2024 season.
#24 UW‑Whitewater
No significant absences; returning All‑American KR/WR Tyler Vasey and multiple All‑WIAC defenders.
OL anchored by all‑league picks Evan Oberg and Alex Pethan.
Team Records & 2024 Recap
Carleton: 5‑5 overall, 4‑4 MIAC Northwoods Division (3rd place).
#24 UW‑Whitewater: 6‑4 overall, 4‑3 WIAC (t‑3rd place).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games – 2024 Season)
Carleton
W vs. Hamline 21‑9
W vs. Gustavus Adolphus 51‑17
L @ Bethel 56‑7
W @ St. Scholastica 35‑14
L vs. Saint John’s (MN) 48‑7
UW‑Whitewater
W @ UW‑Eau Claire 48‑7
L @ UW‑La Crosse 24‑21
W vs. UW‑River Falls 13‑7
L @ UW‑Platteville 17‑10
W vs. UW‑Stevens Point 66‑0
Key Player Matchups
Carleton QB vs. UW‑Whitewater Secondary
Carleton’s passing game will be tested by a Warhawk backfield led by All‑WIAC DB Paul Kim.
Carleton RB1 vs. UW‑Whitewater Front Seven
Must find lanes against a linebacker corps featuring Ethan Gallagher and Karsten Libby.
WR1 Carleton vs. CB2 UW‑Whitewater
Opportunity for chunk plays if UW‑Whitewater rolls coverage toward Carleton’s top target.
KR/WR Tyler Vasey (UWW) vs. Carleton Special Teams
Vasey’s return ability can flip field position instantly.
UWW OL vs. Carleton DL
Warhawks’ experienced line will try to establish the run and protect their QB in play‑action.
Series History
All-Time: First meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
UW‑Whitewater: 4‑2 in last 6 overall; 3‑0 in last 3 home openers.
Carleton: 3‑2 in last 5 overall; 1‑3 in last 4 road games.
WIAC teams are 8‑1 vs. MIAC opponents over the last three seasons.
Game Odds
Carleton Knights 48
UW‑Whitewater Warhawks – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
