Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Spero Financial Field at Trojan Stadium (capacity ~5,000)
Location: Anderson, South Carolina
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SAC Digital Network
Special Note: Anderson’s inaugural SAC season continues with a marquee home matchup.
Weather Forecast (Anderson, SC)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~79°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
UVA Wise Cavaliers:
QB Donovan Riddick – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Jalen Lucas – Questionable (hamstring)
Anderson (SC) Trojans:
QB Tyler Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Baker – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Donovan Riddick (UVA Wise) vs Anderson Secondary
Riddick has been a dual‑threat but must limit turnovers against a disciplined Trojans defense.
WR Jalen Lucas (UVA Wise) vs CB Jordan Carter (Anderson)
Lucas is UVA Wise’s top target; Carter is Anderson’s best cover corner.
QB Tyler Johnson (Anderson) vs UVA Wise Pass Rush
Johnson has been efficient in Anderson’s 3–1 start; Wise must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
RB Chris Baker (Anderson) vs LB Tyler Ross (UVA Wise)
Baker is Anderson’s workhorse; Ross leads Wise in tackles.
Recent Team Form
Anderson Trojans (3–1, 1–1 SAC)
W 34–7 vs Erskine (9/6/25)
W 30–0 vs Tusculum (9/13/25)
W 21–14 @ Mars Hill (9/20/25)
L 42–13 @ Emory & Henry (9/27/25)
Offense: ~28.5 PPG Defense: ~17.5 PPG
UVA Wise Cavaliers (1–4, 1–3 SAC)
L 37–29 vs Concord (8/30/25)
L 31–24 vs Newberry (9/6/25)
L 44–34 @ Catawba (9/13/25)
L 28–7 vs Wingate (9/20/25)
W 35–21 vs Tusculum (9/27/25)
Offense: ~26.0 PPG Defense: ~33.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: First‑ever meeting between the two programs.
Trend: Anderson is a new SAC member, while UVA Wise is looking to establish itself as a consistent competitor.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Anderson: 3–1 ATS last 4
UVA Wise: 1–4 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
No prior head‑to‑head betting history
Anderson has covered in 3 of 4 games this season
UVA Wise has failed to cover in 3 of 4 losses
Projected Score: Anderson (SC) 31 – UVA Wise 20
Game Odds
UVA Wise Cavaliers 53
Anderson (SC) Trojans – 11
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
