Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Setzler Field (capacity ~4,000, oldest college football stadium in South Carolina)
Location: Newberry, South Carolina
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Newberry, SC)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild fall evening
Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑60s by the fourth quarter
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Wingate Bulldogs (4–0, 2–0 SAC):
QB Noah Whitley – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Jaylen Brooks – Questionable (hamstring)
Newberry Wolves (2–2, 1–1 SAC):
QB Dre Harris – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Mario Anderson – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Noah Whitley (Wingate) vs Newberry Secondary
Whitley has been efficient in Wingate’s 4–0 start, averaging multiple TDs per game.
RB Jaylen Brooks (Wingate) vs LB Tyler Ross (Newberry)
Brooks is Wingate’s workhorse; Ross leads Newberry in tackles.
QB Dre Harris (Newberry) vs Wingate Pass Rush
Harris is a dual‑threat QB who can extend plays; Wingate’s defensive front has been dominant, allowing under 15 PPG.
WR Mario Anderson (Newberry) vs CB Marcus Hall (Wingate)
Anderson is Newberry’s top target; Hall is Wingate’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Wingate (4–0, 2–0 SAC):
W 30–21 vs UNC Pembroke (8/30/25)
W 72–7 vs Bluefield State (9/13/25)
W 28–7 @ UVA Wise (9/20/25)
W vs Carson‑Newman (9/27/25)
Offense: ~32.5 PPG Defense: ~11.5 PPG
Newberry (2–2, 1–1 SAC):
W 20–17 @ Mars Hill (9/27/25)
L 31–20 vs Lenoir‑Rhyne (9/20/25)
W 24–21 vs Tusculum (9/13/25)
L 28–14 @ Limestone (9/6/25)
Offense: ~19.0 PPG Defense: ~24.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Wingate leads the modern series
Recent:
2024: Wingate 24–14
2023: Wingate 31–17
2022: Wingate 34–24
Trend: Wingate has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Wingate: 4–0 ATS last 4
Newberry: 2–2 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Wingate has covered in 3 straight vs Newberry
Newberry has failed to cover in 4 of last 6 SAC games
Projected Score: Wingate 27 – Newberry 17
Game Odds
Wingate Bulldogs – 10
Newberry Wolves 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
