Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (Gates open at Noon)
Venue: Grace P. Johnson Stadium, Pembroke, North Carolina
Capacity: ~4,000
Coverage: UNCP Sports Network (Live Video) / SIDEARM Live Stats
Event: Parents & Families Weekend presented by Zaxby’s
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Kickoff Temperature: ~80°F (27°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Warm, dry conditions — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Delta State Statesmen
QB Patrick Shegog (Probable) – Accounted for multiple TDs in first two games, no reported injury
RB1 (Probable) – 100+ yards vs. North Greenville, healthy
CB2 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
UNC Pembroke Braves
QB Jaiden Harrington (Probable) – 2 TD passes vs. Fayetteville State, healthy
WR2 (Out) – Shoulder injury, 2–3 weeks recovery
LB1 (Probable) – Knee brace, cleared for contact
Recent Form
Delta State
Week 1: Defeated Mars Hill 47–16 — explosive offense, +2 turnover margin
Week 2: Beat North Greenville 41–9 — defense dominant, held opponent under 250 total yards
2024 Finish: 9–3 overall, NCAA DII playoff berth
UNC Pembroke
Week 1: Lost 28–14 to Winston-Salem State — slow offensive start
Week 2: Won 31–24 over Fayetteville State in the Two Rivers Classic — balanced attack, clutch 4th-quarter defense
2024 Finish: 6–5 overall, 5–4 MEC
Series History
All-Time: First-ever meeting between these programs
Notable: Delta State enters ranked No. 16 nationally; UNCP hosting as part of a major campus event weekend
Key Player Matchups
Shegog (DSU) vs. UNCP Secondary: Veteran QB with dual-threat ability against a Braves defense that allowed 240+ pass yards in Week 1 but tightened up in Week 2
UNCP RB1 vs. DSU Front Seven: Braves’ inside run game will test a Statesmen defense that has allowed
Special Teams: Delta State’s kicker perfect on FGs this season; UNCP’s return unit averaging 25 yards per kick return
Betting Trends
Delta State is 8-2 ATS in last 10 non-conference games
UNC Pembroke is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games
The Over has hit in 4 of Delta State’s last 5 games
Game Odds
Delta State Statesmen – 14.5
UNC Pembroke Braves 51.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
