Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET)
Venue: Tiger Stadium, Livingston, Alabama (Capacity: ~7,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / UWA Tigers Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Livingston, AL)
Temperature: ~85°F (29°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Heat and humidity could test Barton’s depth against a deeper Gulf South roster.
Injury Report
Barton College (1–1, Conference Carolinas/Independent transitioning):
QB starter rotation – Healthy; offense averaging 24.5 PPG.
RB committee – Healthy; ground game remains the Bulldogs’ strength.
WR corps – Healthy, but limited explosive plays so far.
Defense – No major injuries, but unit has allowed 30+ in one of two games.
West Alabama (2–1, Gulf South Conference):
QB starter – Healthy; 5 TDs, 2 INTs through three games.
RB lead back – Healthy; 240 rushing yards, 3 TDs.
WR top target – Healthy; 14 receptions, 3 TDs.
Defense – Healthy; unit has forced 5 turnovers in three games.
Key Player Matchups
Barton QB vs. UWA Secondary
Barton must find consistency through the air to keep pace with UWA’s balanced offense.
RB Committee (Barton) vs. UWA Front Seven
Establishing the run is critical for Barton to avoid becoming one-dimensional.
UWA QB vs. Barton Pass Rush
UWA’s passing game has been efficient; Barton must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
WR Corps (UWA) vs. Barton Corners
UWA’s receivers have been reliable in the red zone; this could be the deciding factor.
Recent Team Form
Barton Bulldogs (1–1)
9/13: W 28–21 vs. Erskine
9/6: L 35–17 @ Wingate
Trend: Offense averaging 22.5 PPG; defense allowing 28 PPG.
West Alabama Tigers (2–1, GSC)
9/13: W 31–14 vs. Charleston (WV)
9/6: W 27–20 @ Chowan
8/30: L 34–17 vs. Fort Valley State (neutral site)
Trend: Offense averaging 25 PPG; defense allowing 22 PPG.
Series History
All-time series: First-ever meeting between Barton and West Alabama.
Adds intrigue as Barton continues to schedule GSC opponents to measure program growth.
Betting Trends
Barton:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
West Alabama:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: No prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Barton: Struggles ATS against GSC opponents; overs common when defense collapses.
West Alabama: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense controls tempo.
GSC Trends: Home favorites cover ~61% of the time in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
Barton Bulldogs 49.5
West Alabama Tigers – 14
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
