Venue & Game Details
- Kickoff Time: 1:30 PM ET
- Venue: Mitchell Stadium, Bluefield, Virginia/West Virginia border
- Capacity: ~10,000
- Conference: Non-conference matchup (VUL is an independent program; Bluefield competes in the NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference)
Weather Forecast (Bluefield, VA)
- Kickoff Temperature: ~21°C (70°F), cooling into the mid-60s by evening
- Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
- Wind: 10–14 km/h from the northwest
- Precipitation:
- Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal disruptions expected
Injury Report
- Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL):
- QB group healthy; starter expected to play after a 57–20 loss at Shorter (Sept 20).
- WR corps intact, including top target who had a 75-yard receiving game vs. Valparaiso.
- Defensive secondary thin after injuries in Week 2 vs. Roanoke.
- Bluefield Rams:
- QB rotation intact; starter has been efficient in early-season play.
- RB group healthy, with one back averaging over 90 yards per game.
- DL slightly banged up but starters expected to play.
(Note: NAIA and independent programs release limited injury info; updates closer to kickoff may adjust this.)
Key Player Matchups
- VUL QB vs. Bluefield Secondary
- VUL has leaned on its passing game, but turnovers have been costly.
- Bluefield’s secondary has forced multiple interceptions in early-season games.
- Bluefield RB vs. VUL Defensive Front
- Bluefield’s rushing attack has been its most consistent weapon.
- VUL has allowed over 200 rushing yards in two of its first four games.
- Special Teams Edge
- Bluefield’s kicker has been reliable from mid-range.
- VUL has struggled in punt coverage, giving up long returns.
Recent Team Form
- Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons (1–3):
- L 10–67 @ Valparaiso (Aug 30)
- L 7–23 @ Roanoke (Sept 6)
- W 54–0 vs. Barber-Scotia (Sept 13)
- L 20–57 @ Shorter (Sept 20)
- Strengths: Passing game can produce explosive plays.
- Weaknesses: Defense has allowed 51.7 ppg in losses.
- Bluefield Rams (record TBD, AAC)
- Typically competitive in Appalachian Athletic Conference play.
- Strengths: Ground game and home-field advantage at Mitchell Stadium.
- Weaknesses: Depth issues against larger programs.
Conference vs. Conference
- VUL: Independent (non-conference schedule heavy with FCS/NAIA opponents).
- Bluefield: NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC).
- This is a non-conference clash, but important for both programs’ momentum heading into October.
Series History
- All-time series: Bluefield leads recent meetings.
- Last 5 meetings: Bluefield has won 4 of 5.
- 2024 season: Bluefield defeated VUL 42–14 at Mitchell Stadium.
- Trend: Bluefield has consistently controlled the rivalry, especially at home.
Betting Trends
- Virginia U-Lynchburg:
- 1–3 ATS in 2025
- 1–6 ATS in last 7 road games
- 4 of last 5 games have gone Over
- Bluefield:
- 2–2 ATS in 2025 (projected)
- 4–1 ATS in last 5 vs. VUL
- 3 of last 4 games have gone Under
Historical Betting Results
- 2024: Bluefield -7.5 covered in a 42–14 win (Under cashed).
- 2023: Bluefield -6.5 covered in a 35–17 win (Under cashed).
- 2022: VUL +10.5 upset Bluefield 28–27 (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons 56
Bluefield Rams – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
