Venue & Game Details
Location: Dave Wolk Stadium, Castleton, VT
Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
Event: New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) matchup
Broadcast: NJAC Network / Local Radio
Weather Forecast (Castleton, VT)
Kickoff Temp: ~58°F, partly cloudy
Wind: NW at 7–10 mph
Impact: Mild breeze could affect special teams, otherwise excellent football weather
Injury Report
Christopher Newport: No major injuries reported; QB Tyler Nelson (9 TDs, 2 INTs) fully active.
Castleton: RB Ethan Park (ankle) questionable; WR Malik Johnson probable after missing last week.
Player Matchups
Christopher Newport Captains (4-0, 1-0 NJAC)
QB Tyler Nelson: 1,050 yards, 9 TD, 2 INT.
RB Jaylen Cottrell: 310 yards, 4 TD.
WR Ashton Schumann: 28 catches, 420 yards, 3 TD.
Defense: Allowing just 17.5 PPG, with 9 takeaways in 4 games.
VTSU Castleton Spartans (2-3, 0-2 NJAC)
QB Ethan Cooper: 720 yards, 5 TD, 6 INT.
RB Ethan Park: 280 yards, 2 TD (status uncertain).
WR Malik Johnson: 240 yards, 2 TD.
Defense: Allowing 32.4 PPG, struggling against the pass.
Key Battle: Nelson’s passing attack vs. Castleton’s secondary, which has allowed 250+ passing yards in 3 of 5 games.
Team Records & Recent Form
Christopher Newport (4-0)
W vs Trine 38-7
W @ Gettysburg 49-14
W vs Susquehanna 41-27
W @ Rowan 49-41 (2OT)
Castleton (2-2)
W @ Westfield State 16-12
W vs Norwich 30-8
L vs Univ. of New England 35-8
L @ William Paterson 32-7
L vs Rowan 49-41
Series History
All-time: First-ever meeting between the programs.
Castleton joined the NJAC in 2024, making this a new conference rivalry.
Betting Trends
Christopher Newport: 4-0 SU, 3-1 ATS; 3-1 O/U.
Castleton: 2-3 SU, 1-4 ATS; 3-2 O/U.
CNU has covered in 7 of last 9 road games.
Castleton has failed to cover in 4 of 5 this season.
Game Odds
Christopher Newport Captains – 17
Vermont State–Castleton Spartans 53
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
