Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Beaty–Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium, Wise, Virginia (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Wise, VA)
Temperature: ~76°F (24°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Comfortable early fall conditions; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Wingate Bulldogs (2–0, ranked #23 AFCA):
QB Ethan Reeves – Healthy; 5 TDs, 1 INT through first two games.
RB Trey Green – Healthy; 210 rushing yards, 3 TDs.
WR Jaylen Brooks – Healthy; 12 receptions, 2 TDs.
Defense – No major injuries; unit has allowed just 14 points combined in first two games.
UVA Wise Cavaliers (0–3, 0–2 SAC):
QB Landon Clark – Healthy; 4 TDs, 3 INTs through three games.
RB Malik Lee – Questionable (ankle); team’s leading rusher.
WR Tyler Long – Healthy; 18 receptions, 2 TDs.
Defense – Depth concerns after giving up 37, 31, and 44 points in first three games.
Key Player Matchups
QB Ethan Reeves (Wingate) vs. UVA Wise Secondary
Reeves’ accuracy and decision-making will test a Cavaliers defense that has allowed multiple passing TDs in every game.
RB Trey Green (Wingate) vs. UVA Wise Front Seven
Green’s ability to control tempo could open up Wingate’s play-action game.
QB Landon Clark (UVA Wise) vs. Wingate Pass Rush
Clark must avoid turnovers against a Bulldogs defense that thrives on pressure.
WR Tyler Long (UVA Wise) vs. Wingate Corners
Long’s big-play ability is UVA Wise’s best chance to keep pace.
Recent Team Form
Wingate Bulldogs (2–0, SAC)
9/13: W 72–7 vs. Bluefield State
8/30: W 30–21 vs. UNC Pembroke
Trend: Offense averaging 51 PPG; defense allowing just 14 PPG.
UVA Wise Cavaliers (0–3, 0–2 SAC)
9/13: L 44–34 @ Catawba
9/6: L 31–24 vs. Newberry
8/30: L 37–29 vs. Concord
Trend: Offense averaging 29 PPG; defense allowing 37+ PPG.
Series History
All-time series: Wingate leads 3–0.
Last meeting (2024): Wingate won 45–17.
2023: Wingate won 38–14.
UVA Wise has never beaten Wingate since joining the SAC.
Betting Trends
Wingate:
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
UVA Wise:
1–4 SU in last 5 games.
1–4 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 4 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Wingate has covered in all three prior meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Wingate: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common when defense dominates.
UVA Wise: Struggles ATS in SAC play; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
SAC Trends: Ranked road favorites cover ~62% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Wingate Bulldogs – 20
UVA Wise Cavaliers 54
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
