Game Details
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Bobcat Stadium, Buckhannon, WV
Broadcast: Mountain East Conference Digital Network
Team Form & Trends
West Virginia Wesleyan enters its season opener after a 1–4 finish to 2024, dropping decisions to West Virginia State (24–41), Charleston (21–69), and UNC Pembroke (20–79) before a lone win over Frostburg State (38–24) and a narrow loss at Wheeling (24–29). At home over the last two seasons, the Bobcats are 3–4, but they’ve allowed an average of 45 points per game in their last five outings. Post Eagles closed 2024 at 3–7, with key wins over Stonehill (28–24) and Mansfield (31–28) offset by lopsided losses to Bentley (13–40) and Southern Connecticut (27–31). On the road, Post went 1–4, but their defense tallied 28 sacks and forced 22 turnovers last season, signaling strength up front.
Tactical Breakdown
West Virginia Wesleyan will look to speed the pace and test Post’s linebackers with quick screens and RPOs. Post counters with gap-control up front, aiming to disrupt Wesleyan’s timing and force errors.
Players to Watch
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats
QB Chance Watkins: Threw for 1,800 yards and 12 TDs in 2024 while adding 400 rushing yards.
WR Kevin Price: Big-play threat with 14.5 yards per catch and three 100-plus yard games.
LB Andrew Owens: Tackling machine who led the team with 95 stops and 6 tackles for loss.
Post Eagles
QB Derek Tam: Senior passer who piled up 2,500 yards and 22 TDs against just 8 INTs.
RB TJ Johnson: Workhorse back with 1,150 yards and 14 rushing scores; excels on third downs.
DE Chris King: Edge rusher tied for team lead with 8 sacks and forced five fumbles.
Game Odds
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats 55
Post Eagles – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025
