Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Fred Selfe Stadium at Nicewonder Field (capacity ~5,500)
Location: Emory, Virginia
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SAC Digital Network
Special Note: Military & First Responder Appreciation Day and Sports Hall of Fame Induction at Emory & Henry
Weather Forecast (Emory, VA)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~70°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Carson‑Newman Eagles:
QB J. Taylor – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Chris Thomas – Questionable (hamstring)
Emory & Henry Wasps:
QB K. Wilson – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Malik Johnson – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB J. Taylor (Carson‑Newman) vs E&H Secondary
Taylor has been efficient but must avoid turnovers against a Wasps defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Thomas (Carson‑Newman) vs LB Jaden Brown (E&H)
Thomas is the Eagles’ workhorse; Brown leads the Wasps in tackles.
QB K. Wilson (E&H) vs Carson‑Newman Pass Rush
Wilson has shown poise in recent wins; Carson‑Newman must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
WR Malik Johnson (E&H) vs CB Marcus Hall (Carson‑Newman)
Johnson is E&H’s top target; Hall is Carson‑Newman’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Carson‑Newman (2–2, 1–1 SAC)
W 28–14 vs Tusculum
L 31–17 @ Wingate
W 35–21 vs Catawba
L 24–20 @ Mars Hill
Offense: 25.0 PPG Defense: 22.5 PPG
Emory & Henry (3–1, 1–1 SAC)
W 34–3 vs Anderson (SC)
W 23–21 @ Tusculum
L 31–23 vs Mars Hill
W 27–7 vs Newberry
Offense: 26.7 PPG Defense: 20.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Carson‑Newman leads 2–1
Recent:
2024: Emory & Henry 17–10
2023: Carson‑Newman 37–7
2022: Carson‑Newman 21–7
Trend: The last three meetings have been defensive battles, with the home team winning twice.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Carson‑Newman: 2–3 ATS last 5
Emory & Henry: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
E&H covered in 2024’s 17–10 win
Carson‑Newman covered in 2023’s 37–7 victory
Projected Score: Emory & Henry 27 – Carson‑Newman 21
Game Odds
Carson‑Newman Eagles 48
Emory & Henry Wasps – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
