Venue & Game Details
Stadium: Bishop Schmitt Field, Wheeling, WV
Capacity: ~1,500
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Broadcast: Mountain East Digital Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Wheeling, WV – Nov. 1, 2025)
Temperature: ~55°F (13°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Cloudy with a 30% chance of light rain
Winds: 10–15 mph, crosswinds possible
Impact: Passing game could be affected; rushing attacks may be emphasized
Injury Report
Concord Mountain Lions:
QB Justin Quirion – healthy, coming off a 366-yard passing performance earlier this season.
RB Nathan Walker – probable (ankle).
DB Malik Pierre – questionable (groin).
Wheeling Cardinals:
QB Jalen Jones – healthy, leads MEC in total offense.
WR Chris Canaday – probable (hamstring).
LB Ethan John – out (shoulder).
Key Player Matchups
QB Jalen Jones (Wheeling) vs. Concord Secondary: Jones is a dual-threat QB who can extend plays; Concord’s DBs have been inconsistent.
RB Nathan Walker (Concord) vs. Wheeling Front Seven: Walker’s power running could be critical if weather limits the passing game.
WR Chris Canaday (Wheeling) vs. CB Malik Pierre (Concord): If both are healthy, this is the marquee matchup on the perimeter.
Concord OL vs. Wheeling Pass Rush: Protecting Quirion will be vital against a Wheeling defense that thrives on pressure.
Team Recent Form
Concord Mountain Lions:
Last 5: L-L-W-L-L
Points For: 22.5 Points Against: 31.4
Notable Win: 31-21 over WV Wesleyan
Wheeling Cardinals:
Last 5: W-L-L-W-L
Points For: 27.8 Points Against: 26.9
Notable Win: 35-28 over Fairmont State
Series History
2024: Wheeling defeated Concord 50-30
Trend: Wheeling has won 2 of the last 3 meetings.
Note: Matchups tend to be high-scoring, with both teams averaging 30+ points in recent clashes.
Betting Trends
Concord: 1-4 ATS in last 5; defense allowing 30+ points in 4 of last 5 games.
Wheeling: 3-2 ATS in last 5; offense averaging 28.5 points at home.
Totals: Over has hit in 4 of last 5 head-to-head meetings.
Line Movement: Opened Wheeling -5.5, moved to -6.5 with money backing the Cardinals.
Projected Score: Wheeling 35, Concord 27
Game Odds
Concord Mountain Lions 54.5
Wheeling Cardinals – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025
