Venue & Logistics
Location: Edwards-Maurer Field, Springfield, Ohio (home of Wittenberg University Tigers)
Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT)
Conference Context:
DePauw – North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC)
Wittenberg – North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC)
Context: A key early-season NCAC clash between two of the league’s most tradition-rich programs.
Weather Forecast (Springfield, OH)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 5–8 mph from the west
Precipitation: ~15% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild fall conditions, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
DePauw Tigers: No major reported injuries; offensive line depth remains a watchpoint after a physical non-conference slate.
Wittenberg Tigers: No confirmed long-term absences; defensive rotation expected after a tough game vs. Washington & Lee.
(Note: DIII programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
DePauw: QB has been sharp, leading a 40–0 win over Rose-Hulman (Sept 6), a 35–14 win over Centre (Sept 13), and a 35–14 win over Kenyon (Sept 20).
Wittenberg: QB has been inconsistent, with a 31–13 win over Baldwin Wallace (Sept 6), a 24–21 loss to Washington & Lee (Sept 13), and a 55–17 win over Ohio Wesleyan (Sept 21).
Running Game:
DePauw: Balanced rushing attack, averaging 35 points per game in September.
Wittenberg: RB corps has been productive, highlighted by 55 points vs. Ohio Wesleyan.
Defensive Edge:
DePauw: Defense has been stout, holding Rose-Hulman scoreless and limiting Kenyon to 14.
Wittenberg: Defense has been opportunistic but vulnerable in close games, giving up 24 to W&L.
Recent Team Form
DePauw Tigers (3–0 in 2025)
W 40–0 @ Rose-Hulman (Sept 6)
W 35–14 @ Centre (Sept 13)
W 35–14 vs. Kenyon (Sept 20)
Momentum: Undefeated, averaging 36.7 points per game, defense allowing just 9.3
Wittenberg Tigers (2–1 in 2025)
W 31–13 vs. Baldwin Wallace (Sept 6)
L 21–24 vs. Washington & Lee (Sept 13)
W 55–17 vs. Ohio Wesleyan (Sept 21)
Mixed form: Explosive offense, but defense tested in close games
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Wittenberg leads the series historically, but DePauw has closed the gap since joining the NCAC.
Recent Results:
2024: DePauw 44 – 10 Wittenberg
2023: Wittenberg 35 – 21 DePauw
Trend: The last two meetings have been one-sided, each team winning once by 20+ points.
Betting Trends
DePauw is 3–0 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Wittenberg is 2–1 ATS this season
The Under has hit in 2 of DePauw’s 3 games
Wittenberg has covered in 4 of its last 6 NCAC games
DePauw has covered in 6 of its last 7 NCAC games
Historical Betting Results
2024: DePauw (-3.5) covered in a 44–10 win (Total: Over 47.5)
2023: Wittenberg (-4.5) covered in a 35–21 win (Total: Over 49.5)
Totals: Both prior matchups finished Over the posted totals
Game Odds
DePauw Tigers – 6.5
Wittenberg Tigers 49
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
