Venue & Broadcast
Location: Cebe Ross Field, Buckhannon, West Virginia
Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
Surface: Artificial turf
Capacity: ~5,000
Broadcast: Likely streamed via Mountain East Conference/host school platform; check team sites for links.
Weather Outlook (early-week forecast)
Temperature at kickoff: ~78°F (26°C)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light southwest wind (5–8 mph)
Precipitation chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal offensive conditions — minimal wind disruption for passing/kicking games.
Injury & Availability Report
(DII programs often release limited official injury info — monitor late-week updates)
Ohio Dominican: No confirmed starters ruled out after 2024 season finale vs. Hillsdale; QB and RB units healthy, OL depth intact.
West Virginia Wesleyan: No major injuries reported; QB and WR rotations expected to be at full strength after 2024 season-ending loss to Glenville State.
Key Note: Both teams expected to be near full strength barring late-week scratches.
Recent Form
Ohio Dominican Panthers:
Last 5: L vs. Hillsdale 28–6, W @ Lake Erie 38–21, L @ Northwood 37–10, W vs. Walsh 16–7, L vs. Findlay 26–10.
Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense in wins.
Concern: Inconsistency on the road.
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats:
Last 5: L vs. Glenville State 42–23, L vs. Charleston (WV) 69–21, L @ UNC Pembroke 79–20, L vs. Concord 33–31, L @ West Liberty 21–9.
Strength: Capable of moving the ball in spurts; competitive in some home games.
Concern: Defensive struggles (allowed 40+ points in 8 games).
Series History
All-time: Limited/no recent recorded meetings — this is a rare non-conference pairing.
Context: Opportunity for ODU to start strong against a rebuilding WVWC program.
Key Player Matchups
QB Duel:
ODU QB — Efficient passer, thrives in play-action; must exploit WVWC’s secondary.
WVWC QB — Mobile threat, can extend plays; needs protection to avoid turnovers.
Ground Game:
ODU RB rotation — Physical runners who can control tempo.
WVWC RB1 — Shifty back, dangerous in space.
Defensive Edge:
ODU’s front seven vs. WVWC OL — pass rush could dictate game flow.
Betting Trends
ODU is 4-2 ATS in last 6 season openers.
WVWC is 2-8 ATS in last 10 home games.
WVWC allowed 40+ points in 8 of 11 games last season.
ODU has scored 30+ in 3 of last 5 wins.
Game Odds
Ohio Dominican Panthers – 17.5
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 10, 2025
