Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Irwin Belk Stadium, Wingate, North Carolina (Capacity ~3,500, turf surface)
Broadcast: FloCollege / ESPN+ / Local radio (Eagle Sports Network, Wingate Sports Network)
Weather Forecast (Wingate, NC)
Temperature: ~75°F (24°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Ideal fall football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: SAC programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Carson-Newman Eagles:
QB healthy, threw 2 TDs in win vs Lenoir-Rhyne.
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starter (questionable).
Wingate Bulldogs:
QB healthy, 4 TDs in last two games.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
Key Player Matchups
Carson-Newman QB vs. Wingate Secondary
The Eagles’ passing game has been inconsistent, but Wingate’s DBs have allowed just 21 points total in their last two games.
Wingate QB vs. Carson-Newman Front Seven
Wingate has averaged 43.3 PPG in its first three games, including a 72-point outburst vs Bluefield State. Carson-Newman’s linebackers must generate pressure to avoid another shootout.
Special Teams
Both teams have reliable kickers, but field position could be decisive in a rivalry game where momentum swings quickly.
Recent Team Form
Carson-Newman (2–1):
W vs Lenoir-Rhyne (24–7)
L @ Mars Hill (31–24, OT)
W vs West Virginia State (41–10)
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.
Weakness: Secondary has allowed 200+ passing yards in 2 of 3 games.
Wingate (3–0):
W @ UVA Wise (28–7)
W vs Bluefield State (72–7)
W vs UNC Pembroke (30–21)
Strength: Elite defense (allowing just 11.7 PPG), explosive passing attack.
Weakness: Run game has been inconsistent against stronger fronts.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are SAC rivals.
Carson-Newman: A traditional SAC power, looking to reassert itself after recent rebuilding years.
Wingate: Defending SAC champion, ranked #19 nationally, aiming to stay unbeaten.
Series History
All-time series: Carson-Newman leads historically, but Wingate has closed the gap in recent years.
Recent meetings:
2024: Wingate 28, Carson-Newman 13
2023: Wingate 31, Carson-Newman 17
2022: Wingate 41, Carson-Newman 20
Trend: Wingate has won the last three meetings by double digits.
Betting Trends:
Carson-Newman is 2–1 ATS this season (modeled).
Wingate is 3–0 ATS this season.
Carson-Newman games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to defensive strength.
Wingate games have gone Over in 2 of 3 due to offensive firepower.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Wingate -7.5 (covered, won 28–13)
2023: Wingate -6.5 (covered, won 31–17)
2022: Wingate -10.5 (covered, won 41–20)
2021: Wingate -3.5 (covered, won 27–24)
Game Odds
Carson-Newman Eagles 51
Wingate Bulldogs – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
