Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Steele Stadium (capacity ~4,000)
Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / G‑MAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Owensboro, KY)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~81°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by evening
Wind: 5–9 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Ashland Eagles (3–1, 2–0 G‑MAC):
QB Colin McKernan – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Ben Ngishu – Probable (hamstring tightness)
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers (0–4, 0–2 G‑MAC):
QB Cameron Davis – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Jalen Reed – Questionable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Colin McKernan (Ashland) vs KWC Secondary
McKernan has been efficient in Ashland’s 3–1 start, with multiple TDs and strong accuracy.
RB Ben Ngishu (Ashland) vs LB Tyler Ross (KWC)
Ngishu is Ashland’s workhorse back; Ross leads KWC in tackles.
QB Cameron Davis (KWC) vs Ashland Pass Rush
Davis has struggled under pressure; Ashland’s defensive front averages multiple sacks per game.
WR Jalen Reed (KWC) vs CB Marcus Hall (Ashland)
Reed is KWC’s top target; Hall is Ashland’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Ashland (3–1, 2–0 G‑MAC):
W 21–13 @ Northwood (9/27/25)
W 26–9 vs Hillsdale (9/20/25)
L 33–26 @ Indianapolis (9/13/25)
W 13–9 @ Indiana (PA) (9/4/25)
Offense: ~23.5 PPG Defense: ~18.0 PPG
Kentucky Wesleyan (0–4, 0–2 G‑MAC):
L 44–0 @ Hillsdale (9/27/25)
L 31–7 vs Walsh (9/20/25)
L 48–21 @ William Jewell (9/13/25)
L 28–7 vs West Florida (9/6/25)
Offense: ~8.8 PPG Defense: ~37.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Ashland leads 3–0
Recent:
2024: Ashland 44–30
2023: Ashland 56–23
2022: Ashland 41–10
Trend: Ashland has dominated the series, winning all three meetings by an average margin of 26 points.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Ashland: 3–1 ATS last 4
KWC: 0–4 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Ashland has covered in 3 straight vs KWC
KWC has failed to cover in 5 straight G‑MAC games
Projected Score: Ashland 41 – Kentucky Wesleyan 10
Game Odds
Ashland Eagles – 24.5
Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers 53
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
