Venue & Game Info
Location: Pen-Air Field, Pensacola, Florida
Kickoff: 10:00 AM CT
Capacity: ~6,000 (outdoor stadium)
Weather Forecast: ~62°F, partly cloudy, light winds, no precipitation
Broadcast: ESPN+
Injury Report
West Florida: No major injuries reported; QB and WR corps healthy.
Newberry: RB rotation slightly banged up, but starters expected to play.
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks:
West Florida: prolific passing attack, averaging 40+ points in multiple games.
Newberry: balanced QB play, efficient in close contests.
Running Backs:
West Florida: strong committee approach, explosive in red zone.
Newberry: featured back carried load in recent wins, including 100+ yards vs Kentucky State.
Receivers:
West Florida: deep WR corps, multiple 100-yard games this season.
Newberry: reliable possession receivers, key in late-game drives.
Defensive Leaders:
West Florida: aggressive pass rush, forced turnovers in 4 of last 5 games.
Newberry: secondary has held opponents under 24 points in 4 straight contests.
Recent Team Form
West Florida:
W vs North Greenville (43-19)
L vs Valdosta State (47-44 OT)
W vs Delta State (51-38)
W vs West Virginia State (55-6)
W vs West Alabama (23-16)
Newberry:
W vs Kentucky State (45-24)
W vs Carson-Newman (28-21)
W vs Anderson (24-21)
W vs Emory & Henry (36-34)
W vs Mars Hill (38-24)
Series History
Only prior meeting: Nov. 20, 2021 – Newberry defeated West Florida 33–30 in OT.
West Florida seeks revenge in their second-ever meeting.
Betting Trends
West Florida has won 5 of last 6, averaging 43.5 PPG.
Newberry undefeated in last 6, averaging 34.5 PPG.
West Florida games trend over; Newberry games trend under in tight contests.
Historical Betting Results
West Florida covered vs North Greenville (-14.5), winning 43–19.
Newberry covered vs Kentucky State (-10.5), winning 45–24.
West Florida 4–1 ATS in last 5; Newberry 3–2 ATS.
Projected Score: West Florida 34 – Newberry 27
Reasoning: West Florida’s explosive offense and home-field advantage tilt the matchup. Newberry’s defense will keep it close, but the Argonauts’ depth and playoff experience should prevail.
Final Take: Expect a high-scoring, competitive playoff clash. Newberry’s balanced attack and defensive grit will challenge West Florida, but the Argonauts’ firepower and revenge motivation make them favorites to advance.
Game Odds
West Florida Argonauts – 7.5
Newberry Wolves 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
