Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: John P. Papp Stadium, Wooster, Ohio (Capacity: ~4,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / NCAC Network
Weather Forecast (Wooster, OH)
Temperature: ~72°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Wabash Little Giants (NCAC):
QB Jack O’Connor (ankle) – Probable.
RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Wooster Fighting Scots (NCAC):
QB Tyler Smith (starter, 2 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Johnson (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jack O’Connor (Wabash) vs. Wooster Secondary
O’Connor’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test Wooster’s defensive backs.
RB Marcus Carter (Wabash) vs. Wooster Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help Wabash control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Wooster) vs. Wabash Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; Wabash’s aggressive front will look to capitalize.
WR Chris Johnson (Wooster) vs. Wabash Corners
Johnson’s ability to win contested catches is key if Miller remains sidelined.
Recent Team Form
Wabash Little Giants (2–0, NCAC)
9/6/25: W 55–21 @ St. Norbert
9/13/25: W 38–28 vs. Case Western Reserve
Trend: Offense averaging 46.5 PPG; defense allowing 24.5 PPG. Balanced and explosive start.
Wooster Fighting Scots (0–1, NCAC)
9/6/25: L 59–35 @ Wilmington (OH)
9/13/25: vs. Saint Vincent (result pending at preview time)
Trend: Offense showed flashes in opener but defense surrendered 59 points.
Series History
Wabash has dominated the series in recent years.
Last meeting (2024): Wabash defeated Wooster 66–20.
Wabash has won 18 of the last 20 meetings, often by large margins.
Wooster’s last win in the series came in 2004.
Betting Trends
Wabash:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
5–0 SU in last 5 NCAC games.
Wooster:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
1–4 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Wabash has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Wabash: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; overs common due to offensive explosiveness.
Wooster: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.
NCAC Trends: Ranked NCAC teams cover ~60% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Wabash Little Giants – 21.5
Wooster Fighting Scots 61.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
