Venue & Game Details
Location: Bishop Schmitt Field, Wheeling, WV
Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / MEC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Wheeling, WV)
Kickoff Temp: ~73°F
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Wind: Light NW at 5–8 mph
Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather
Injury Report
Charleston (WV): No major injuries reported; QB and RB rotations intact
Wheeling: No major injuries reported; WR corps expected to play full strength
Player Matchups
Charleston Golden Eagles
QB steady starter: 1,100+ yards, 9 TD, 4 INT
RB committee attack: 150+ YPG rushing
WR top target: 350 yards, 3 TD
Defense: Allowing 22.4 PPG, opportunistic with 7 INTs
Wheeling Cardinals
QB dual-threat leader: 1,200+ yards, 10 TD, 5 INT
RB workhorse back: 420 yards, 5 TD
WR deep threat: 310 yards, 3 TD
Defense: Allowing 27.6 PPG, but strong front seven with 12 sacks
Key Battle: Charleston’s balanced offense vs. Wheeling’s pass rush.
Team Records & Recent Form
Charleston
W vs Livingstone 39-10
L @ California (PA) 23-19
L @ West Alabama 28-24
W vs Concord 38-24
W @ Glenville State 31-28
Wheeling
W vs Clarion 34-0
W vs Walsh 31-15
L @ Lake Erie 35-31
L @ Fairmont State 35-28
W vs WV Wesleyan 40-14
Series History
All-time (since 2019): Charleston leads 4-0
Last meeting (Oct 12, 2024): Charleston 42, Wheeling 23
Charleston has won by an average of 19 points per game in the series
Betting Trends
Charleston: 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS; 3-2 O/U
Wheeling: 3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS; 4-1 O/U
Charleston has covered in all 4 prior meetings vs Wheeling
Wheeling overs have hit in 4 of 5 games this season
Game Odds
Charleston Golden Eagles – 7.5
Wheeling Cardinals 53
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
