Venue & Game Details
Location: Irwin Belk Stadium, Wingate, NC
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
Event: South Atlantic Conference (SAC) matchup
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Wingate, NC)
Kickoff Temp: ~67°F
Conditions: Clear skies, crisp fall evening
Wind: Light NW at 5–7 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Catawba: WR Jalen Carter (ankle) questionable; otherwise full roster available.
Wingate: No major injuries reported; RB rotation intact.
Player Matchups
Catawba Indians
QB Tyler Wesley: 1,350 yards, 12 TD, 4 INT; dual-threat with 3 rushing TDs.
RB Bryson James: 480 yards, 5 TD.
WR Monz Campbell: 420 yards, 4 TD.
Defense: Allowing just 19.2 PPG, forced 10 turnovers in last 4 games.
Wingate Bulldogs
QB Ethan Reeves: 1,200 yards, 10 TD, 5 INT.
RB committee led by Jamal Houston: 410 yards, 4 TD.
WR Darius Woods: 370 yards, 3 TD.
Defense: Allowing 22.4 PPG, but strong pass rush (14 sacks).
Key Battle: Catawba’s balanced offense vs. Wingate’s defensive front, which thrives on pressure.
Team Recent Form
Catawba
W vs Ferrum 45-13
L @ Emory & Henry 35-7
W vs UVA Wise 44-34
W @ Newberry 21-10
W vs Southern Conn. State 63-23
W vs Mars Hill 42-28
Wingate
W vs UNC Pembroke 30-21
W vs Bluefield State 72-7
W @ UVA Wise 28-7
L vs Carson-Newman 21-14
L @ Newberry 43-42 (OT)
Series History
All-time: Wingate leads 19-17.
Last meeting (Oct 26, 2024): Wingate 24, Catawba 15.
Wingate has won 7 straight (2017–2024).
Catawba’s last win: 2016 (48-26 in Salisbury).
Betting Trends
Catawba: 5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS; 4-2 O/U.
Wingate: 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS; 3-2 O/U.
Wingate has covered in 6 of last 7 vs Catawba.
Catawba overs have hit in 4 of 6 games this season.
Game Odds
Catawba Indians 50.5
Wingate Bulldogs – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
