D2-CFB Game Preview: Point Skyhawks (0-2) vs. Newberry College Wolves (1-0)

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Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Setzler Field, Newberry, South Carolina
Capacity: ~4,000
Coverage: ESPN+ / Local Radio via WKDK 1240 AM (Newberry) & Point University Sports Network

Weather Forecast (Newberry, SC)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Kickoff Temperature: ~80°F (27°C)

Wind: 5–7 mph from the southwest

Precipitation Chance: <10%

Impact: Warm but comfortable — minimal effect on passing or kicking games

Injury Report

Newberry Wolves

QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after completing 65% of passes in Week 2

RB1 (Probable) – 80+ yards rushing in opener, no reported injury

WR2 (Questionable) – Minor ankle sprain, limited in practice

LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact

Point University Skyhawks

QB1 (Probable) – Expected to start after full participation in practice

RB1 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision

CB1 (Out) – Knee injury, expected to miss 2–3 weeks

Recent Form

Newberry

Week 1: Lost to Emory & Henry 27–7 — offense struggled to sustain drives

Week 2: Lost to Wingate 38–0 — defense allowed 200+ rushing yards

2024 Finish: 5–6 overall, 4–4 SAC

Point University

Week 1: Lost to Allen 35–10 — defense forced 2 turnovers but allowed big plays

2024 Finish: 2–9 overall, 1–6 AAC

Series History

All-Time: First-ever meeting between the programs

Context: Non-conference matchup; Newberry looking for first win of 2025, Point seeking to break a multi-game losing streak dating back to 2024

Key Player Matchups

Newberry QB1 vs. Point Secondary: Wolves’ passing attack vs. a Skyhawks defense missing a starting cornerback

Point RB1 vs. Newberry Front Seven: Skyhawks’ inside run game will test a Wolves defense that has struggled against the run early in 2025

Special Teams: Newberry’s kicker perfect on FGs this season; Point’s return unit averaging 22 yards per kick return

Betting Trends

Newberry is 6-4 ATS in last 10 home games vs. non-conference opponents

Point is 2-8 ATS in last 10 road games

The Under has hit in 4 of the last 5 Newberry games

Game Odds

Point Skyhawks                49

Newberry Wolves            – 21

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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