Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Setzler Field (“The Graveyard”), Newberry, South Carolina (Capacity: ~4,000; oldest on-campus stadium in South Carolina, dating back to 1922)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SAC Digital Network / WSAT Radio
Weather Forecast (Newberry, SC)
Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Catawba (2–1, 1–1 SAC):
QB Preston Brown – Healthy; averaging 240 passing yards per game, 7 TDs in three games.
RB Bennett Galloway – Healthy; transfer from UL-Monroe, top-5 in SAC rushing yards per game.
WR corps – Healthy; multiple receivers with TDs.
Defense – No major injuries reported, but secondary has been tested by big plays.
Newberry (2–0, 1–0 SAC):
QB Reid Charpia – Healthy; averaging 221 passing yards per game, 5 TDs in two games, completed 19-of-21 last week.
RB rotation – Healthy; balanced ground game.
WR corps – Healthy; efficient in red-zone production.
Defense – LB Mikey Blandin (team captain) healthy; unit has allowed just 12 PPG.
Key Player Matchups
QB Preston Brown (Catawba) vs. Newberry Secondary
Brown has been prolific, but faces a disciplined Wolves defense that thrives on efficiency.
RB Bennett Galloway (Catawba) vs. Newberry Front Seven
Galloway’s ability to establish the run could open up play-action opportunities.
QB Reid Charpia (Newberry) vs. Catawba Pass Defense
Charpia’s accuracy (90% completions last week) will test a Catawba secondary that has been inconsistent.
Catawba WR Corps vs. Newberry Corners
Explosive plays could be the difference if Catawba can stretch the field.
Recent Team Form
Catawba Indians (2–1, 1–1 SAC)
9/13: W 44–34 vs. UVA Wise
9/6: L 35–7 @ Emory & Henry
8/30: W 45–13 vs. Ferrum
Trend: Offense averaging 32 PPG; defense allowing 27 PPG.
Newberry Wolves (2–0, 1–0 SAC)
9/13: W 49–0 vs. Point University (NAIA)
9/6: W 31–24 @ UVA Wise
Trend: Offense averaging 40 PPG; defense allowing just 12 PPG.
Series History
All-time series: Newberry leads 45–42–3.
Last meeting (2024): Newberry won 28–14.
The last five meetings are split 3–2 in favor of Newberry.
Setzler Field has historically been a tough venue for Catawba, with Newberry winning 7 of the last 9 at home.
Betting Trends
Catawba:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Newberry:
3–2 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Newberry has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Catawba: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common when defense falters.
Newberry: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense dominates.
SAC Trends: Home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Catawba Indians 48.5
Newberry Wolves – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
