Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Electric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium (capacity ~5,000)
Location: Wilson, North Carolina
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM ET
Broadcast: Conference Carolinas Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Wilson, NC)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Delta State Statesmen:
QB Patrick Shegog – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR David Herrington – Questionable (hamstring)
Barton Bulldogs:
QB Jaiden Council – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Jordan Terrell – Probable (knee bruise; team’s leading rusher)
Key Player Matchups
QB Patrick Shegog (DSU) vs Barton Secondary
Shegog has been the engine of DSU’s offense, with dual‑threat ability. Barton’s secondary has struggled against top‑tier QBs.
RB Jordan Terrell (Barton) vs Delta State Front Seven
Terrell is Barton’s workhorse, averaging over 100 yards per game in 2024; DSU’s defensive line is stout against the run.
WR David Herrington (DSU) vs CB Marcus Hall (Barton)
Herrington is DSU’s top target; Hall is Barton’s most experienced cover corner.
QB Jaiden Council (Barton) vs Delta State Pass Rush
Council has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a DSU defense that thrives on pressure.
Recent Team Form
Delta State Statesmen (4–1, Gulf South Conference)
W 31–23 vs Central Missouri (8/28/25)
W 41–9 vs North Greenville (9/6/25)
L 25–21 @ UNC Pembroke (9/13/25)
W 21–16 @ Fort Valley State (9/20/25)
W 52–0 vs Erskine (9/27/25)
Offense: ~34.0 PPG Defense: ~13.8 PPG
Barton Bulldogs (0–4, Conference Carolinas)
L 35–7 vs Virginia State (8/28/25)
L 28–14 @ West Virginia State (9/6/25)
L 41–28 @ North Greenville (9/13/25)
L 52–14 @ West Alabama (9/20/25)
Offense: ~15.7 PPG Defense: ~39.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: First‑ever meeting between the two programs.
Trend: Delta State has dominated non‑conference opponents historically, while Barton is still building its program identity.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Delta State: 4–1 ATS last 5
Barton: 0–4 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
DSU has covered in 3 of last 4 games vs non‑conference opponents
Barton has failed to cover in 4 straight vs ranked foes
Projected Score: Delta State 41 – Barton 13
Game Odds
Delta State Statesmen – 24
Barton Bulldogs 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
