Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Bishop Schmitt Field (capacity ~3,000)
Location: Wheeling, West Virginia
Kickoff Time: 12:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MEC TV / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Wheeling, WV)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~77°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 6–10 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats (0–5, 0–2 MEC):
QB Luke Casey – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Malik Brown – Questionable (hamstring)
Wheeling Cardinals (2–2, 1–1 MEC):
QB Javon Davis – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Curtis McGhee – Probable (knee bruise)
WR Jaden Lucas – Probable (ankle tweak)
Key Player Matchups
QB Luke Casey (WVWC) vs Wheeling Secondary
Casey has struggled behind a shaky offensive line; Wheeling’s secondary has forced turnovers in recent weeks.
WR Malik Brown (WVWC) vs CB Marcus Hall (Wheeling)
Brown is WVWC’s top target when healthy; Hall is Wheeling’s best cover corner.
QB Javon Davis (Wheeling) vs WVWC Pass Rush
Davis has been efficient in Wheeling’s two wins; WVWC’s defense has allowed over 40 PPG.
RB Curtis McGhee (Wheeling) vs LB Tyler Ross (WVWC)
McGhee is Wheeling’s workhorse; Ross leads WVWC in tackles.
Recent Team Form
West Virginia Wesleyan (0–5, 0–2 MEC):
L 55–9 vs Frostburg State (9/27/25)
L 45–16 vs West Virginia State (9/20/25)
L 31–0 vs Ohio Dominican (9/11/25)
L 48–20 vs Clarion (9/4/25)
L 51–14 @ Post (8/30/25)
Offense: ~11.8 PPG Defense: ~44.0 PPG
Wheeling (2–2, 1–1 MEC):
W 35–28 @ Fairmont State (9/20/25)
W 35–31 @ Lake Erie (9/13/25)
L 31–15 vs Walsh (9/6/25)
L 34–0 @ Clarion (8/28/25)
Offense: ~26.2 PPG Defense: ~23.2 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Wheeling leads the modern series
Recent:
2024: Wheeling 41–10
2023: Wheeling 38–14
2022: Wheeling 35–7
Trend: Wheeling has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
WVWC: 0–5 ATS last 5
Wheeling: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Wheeling has covered in 3 straight vs WVWC
WVWC has failed to cover in 5 straight MEC games
Projected Score: Wheeling 38 – West Virginia Wesleyan 13
Game Odds
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats 54
Wheeling Cardinals – 21
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
