Venue & Logistics
Location: Williams Stadium, Wilmington, Ohio (home of Wilmington College Fightin’ Quakers)
Kickoff Time: 10:30 AM ET (7:30 AM PT)
Conference: Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) – both teams are league rivals
Weather Forecast (Wilmington, OH)
Temperature: ~69°F (20°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny with scattered clouds
Winds: 5–8 mph from the northwest
Precipitation: ~10% chance of light showers
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather, no major disruptions expected
Injury Report (as of latest updates)
Ohio Northern Polar Bears: No major reported injuries; defensive line depth remains a watchpoint after a physical win over Heidelberg.
Wilmington Fightin’ Quakers: No confirmed long-term absences; secondary rotation expected after giving up 56 points to Muskingum.
(Note: OAC programs often release limited injury details, so official confirmations may be sparse.)
Key Player Matchups
Quarterback Play:
Ohio Northern: QB led a 33–13 win over Heidelberg (Sept 13, 2025), showing efficiency and ball control.
Wilmington: QB has been productive but turnover-prone, throwing multiple TDs in a 56–49 shootout loss to Muskingum (Sept 20, 2025).
Running Game:
Ohio Northern: RB corps has been steady, producing 200+ yards in their win over Franklin (Sept 6, 2025).
Wilmington: RB unit has been explosive, scoring multiple TDs in the Muskingum game.
Defensive Edge:
Ohio Northern: Defense held Heidelberg to just 13 points and forced multiple turnovers.
Wilmington: Defense has struggled, conceding 63 to Baldwin Wallace and 56 to Muskingum in back-to-back weeks.
Recent Team Form
Ohio Northern Polar Bears (1–1 in 2025)
L 20–27 @ Franklin (Sept 6)
W 33–13 vs. Heidelberg (Sept 13)
Mixed form: Offense improving, defense stout in Week 2
Wilmington Fightin’ Quakers (1–2 in 2025)
W 59–35 vs. Wooster (Sept 6)
L 21–63 @ Baldwin Wallace (Sept 13)
L 49–56 @ Muskingum (Sept 20)
Struggles: Defense conceding 56+ in consecutive games
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Ohio Northern has dominated recent meetings
2024: Ohio Northern 59 – 3 Wilmington
2023: Ohio Northern 38 – 14 Wilmington
Trend: Ohio Northern has won the last two meetings by a combined 80 points.
Betting Trends
Ohio Northern is 1–1 ATS (against the spread) in 2025
Wilmington is 1–2 ATS this season
The Over has hit in 2 of Wilmington’s 3 games
Ohio Northern has covered in 4 of its last 6 OAC games
Wilmington has failed to cover in 5 of its last 7 OAC games
Historical Betting Results
2024: Ohio Northern (-17.5) covered in a 59–3 win (Total: Under 63.5)
2023: Ohio Northern (-10.5) covered in a 38–14 win (Total: Under 55.5)
Totals: Both prior matchups finished Under the posted totals
Game Odds
Ohio Northern Polar Bears – 14.5
Wilmington (OH) Fightin’ Quakers 58
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
