Venue & Game Info
Stadium: J.W. Babb Stadium (capacity ~2,000)
Location: Due West, South Carolina
Kickoff Time: 1:30 PM ET
Broadcast: Conference Carolinas Digital Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Due West, SC)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~77°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
UNC Pembroke Braves:
QB J. Carter – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Malik Brown – Questionable (hamstring)
Erskine Flying Fleet:
QB T. Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB J. Carter (UNCP) vs Erskine Secondary
Carter has been efficient in UNCP’s 4–1 start, with multiple TDs and strong accuracy.
RB Malik Brown (UNCP) vs LB Tyler Ross (Erskine)
Brown is UNCP’s workhorse; Ross leads Erskine in tackles.
QB T. Johnson (Erskine) vs UNCP Pass Rush
Johnson has struggled under pressure; UNCP’s front seven averages multiple sacks per game.
WR Chris Allen (Erskine) vs CB Marcus Hall (UNCP)
Allen is Erskine’s top target; Hall is UNCP’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
UNC Pembroke Braves (4–1, 2–0 Conference Carolinas)
W 31–21 @ Wingate
W 31–24 vs Fayetteville State
W 25–21 vs Delta State
W 41–14 vs Ferrum
L 31–21 @ Valdosta State (#5)
Offense: ~31.8 PPG Defense: ~22.2 PPG
Erskine Flying Fleet (0–5, 0–2 Conference Carolinas)
L 35–7 vs Anderson (SC)
L 42–14 @ Presbyterian
L 38–34 vs Brevard
L 52–0 @ Delta State
L 46–7 vs Valdosta State
Offense: ~12.4 PPG Defense: ~42.2 PPG
Series History
All‑time: UNC Pembroke leads the series 2–0
Recent:
2024: UNCP 45–14
2023: UNCP 38–10
Trend: UNCP has dominated both meetings, winning by 20+ points each time.
ATS (Against the Spread):
UNCP: 3–2 ATS last 5
Erskine: 1–4 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
UNCP has covered in both prior meetings vs Erskine
Erskine has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 games vs ranked or winning‑record opponents
Projected Score: UNC Pembroke 38 – Erskine 13
Game Odds
UNC Pembroke Braves – 21
Erskine Flying Fleet 55
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
