D3-CFB Game Preview: Maryville Scots (1-0) vs. Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Selby Stadium, Delaware, Ohio

Surface: FieldTurf

Broadcast: Ohio Wesleyan Athletics Live Stream / Live Stats

Weather Forecast (Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~80°F (27°C)

Humidity: ~55%

Wind: SW at 5–7 mph

Impact: Warm but not oppressive; minimal wind impact — ideal for both passing and kicking games.

Injury Report

Maryville Scots

No major injuries reported after Week 1 win over Hendrix (40–14).

QB Bryson Rollins healthy after earning SAA Offensive Player of the Week honors (285 pass yds, 68% completion rate).

RB Chris Cooper (85 rush yds, long of 41) available.

OL and defensive starters intact.

Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 win over Otterbein (42–21).

QB C.J. Jackson healthy after 16-of-23 passing for 6 TDs (long of 66 yds).

CB Jake Smothers (All-Region, 6 INT in 2024) available; already has 6 solo tackles and 1 PBU in 2025.

Key Player Matchups

QB Bryson Rollins (MC) vs. OWU Secondary — Rollins’ efficiency and mobility will be tested by Smothers and a ball-hawking defensive backfield.

RB Chris Cooper (MC) vs. OWU Front Seven — Cooper’s ability to break chunk runs could control tempo.

QB C.J. Jackson (OWU) vs. MC Pass Rush — Jackson’s Week 1 deep-ball success will challenge a Scots defense that held Hendrix to 14 points.

WR Corps (OWU) vs. MC CBs — Multiple OWU receivers scored in opener; Maryville’s secondary must limit explosive plays.

Special Teams — Field position could be pivotal; both teams have reliable kickers and return threats.

Recent Form

Maryville Scots

W 40–14 vs. Hendrix — Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.

2024: 9-2 overall, USA South champions, NCAA 2nd Round.

Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops

W 42–21 vs. Otterbein — Explosive passing attack, opportunistic defense.

2024: 7-3 overall, 6th in NCAC.

Series History

All-time meetings: First-ever meeting between the programs.

Maryville has prior history with other “Wesleyan” schools (Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee Wesleyan) but never faced OWU.

Betting Trends & Angles

Maryville: 8-3 SU in last 11 games; 7-4 ATS (unofficial DIII tracking).

Ohio Wesleyan: 7-3 SU in last 10 games; 6-4 ATS.

Totals: Over has hit in 3 of last 4 Maryville games; Over in 4 of last 5 OWU games.

Situational: Both teams coming off convincing Week 1 wins; OWU in home opener.

Game Odds

Maryville Scots                                 55.5

Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops                – 4.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025