Venue & Game Info
Location: Blackstock Stadium, Greencastle, Indiana
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Capacity: ~4,000 (outdoor stadium)
Weather Forecast: ~46°F, partly cloudy, winds WNW 10–12 mph, low chance of rain
Broadcast: NCAA.com / ESPN+
Injury Report
Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks: QB Evan Lewandowski (shoulder soreness) probable; RB Alex Peete (ankle) questionable.
DePauw Tigers: WR Jaylon Smith (hamstring) probable; LB Carter Jones (knee) out for season.
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks:
UW–Whitewater: Evan Lewandowski – 2,785 yards, 25 TD, 8 INT
DePauw: Trey Stover – 2,345 yards, 22 TD, 7 INT
Running Backs:
UW–Whitewater: Alex Peete – 1,045 yards, 12 TD (questionable)
DePauw: Ethan Burk – 987 yards, 9 TD
Receivers:
UW–Whitewater: Tyler Holte – 865 yards, 8 TD
DePauw: Jaylon Smith – 1,102 yards, 10 TD (probable)
Defensive Leaders:
UW–Whitewater: LB Ryan Liszka – 102 tackles, 7 sacks
DePauw: DL Carter Jones – 88 tackles, 9 sacks (injured)
Recent Team Form
Wisconsin–Whitewater:
W vs UW–La Crosse (28-24)
L vs UW–Oshkosh (31-20)
W vs UW–Stevens Point (42-14)
W vs UW–Platteville (38-17)
W vs UW–Stout (31-10)
DePauw:
W vs Wabash (27-24, Monon Bell Classic)
W vs Denison (35-14)
L vs Ohio Wesleyan (31-28)
W vs Oberlin (41-10)
W vs Kenyon (38-17)
Series History
First-ever postseason meeting between Wisconsin–Whitewater and DePauw.
Programs have not met in regular season play, making this a fresh matchup.
Betting Trends
UW–Whitewater has covered in 4 of last 5 games.
DePauw is 3-2 ATS in last 5, but struggled against nationally ranked opponents.
UW–Whitewater games trend under due to strong defense; DePauw games trend over due to offensive shootouts.
Historical Betting Results
UW–Whitewater covered vs UW–La Crosse (-3.5), winning 28–24.
DePauw failed to cover vs Ohio Wesleyan (-2.5), losing 31–28.
UW–Whitewater 7–3 ATS in playoff games since 2020.
DePauw 5–3 ATS in playoff games since 2019.
Projected Score: Wisconsin–Whitewater 31 – DePauw 21
Reasoning: UW–Whitewater’s balanced offense and WIAC-tested defense should control the game. DePauw’s upset potential hinges on Stover’s passing efficiency and Smith’s big-play ability, but Whitewater’s depth and postseason pedigree make them strong favorites.
Final Take: Expect a physical, defensive-minded playoff clash. Wisconsin–Whitewater’s WIAC pedigree meets DePauw’s NCAC championship grit, with the Warhawks favored to advance in Greencastle.
Game Odds
Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks – 6.5
DePauw Tigers 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
