Kickoff: 11:00 AM CT
Venue: Schneider Stadium, Waukesha, Wisconsin (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / CCIW Network
Weather Forecast (Waukesha, WI)
Temperature: ~71°F (22°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–9 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Washington University Bears (CCIW):
QB Jack O’Connor (ankle) – Probable.
RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Carroll Pioneers (CCIW):
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 (WashU) vs. Carroll Secondary
O’Connor’s ability to stretch the field vertically will test Carroll’s defensive backs.
RB Marcus Carter (WashU) vs. Carroll Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help WashU control tempo.
QB Tyler Smith (Carroll) vs. WashU Pass Rush
Smith has been turnover-prone; WashU’s aggressive front will look to capitalize.
RB Chris Johnson (Carroll) vs. WashU Linebackers
Johnson’s ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Washington University Bears (1–0, CCIW)
9/6/25: W 49–0 vs. Rhodes
End of 2024: W 45–24 vs. Augustana, W 28–21 @ North Park, W 70–21 vs. Millikin, L 27–20 vs. Wheaton, W 49–10 @ Elmhurst
Trend: Offense averaging 48 PPG in last 3; defense stout, allowing just 0 in opener.
Carroll Pioneers (0–0, CCIW)
End of 2024: W 27–7 vs. Carthage, L 24–21 vs. Illinois Wesleyan, L 56–3 @ North Central, W 45–14 @ Elmhurst, W 30–20 vs. Augustana
Trend: Offense inconsistent; defense gave up 56 to North Central but held Carthage to 7.
Series History
WashU leads the modern series.
Last meeting (2024): WashU defeated Carroll 35–7.
Carroll has not beaten WashU since the Bears joined the CCIW.
Betting Trends
Washington University:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
5–0 SU in last 5 games overall.
Carroll:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
3–2 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: WashU has covered in 3 straight meetings.
Historical Betting Results
WashU: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; overs common due to offensive explosiveness.
Carroll: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; unders frequent when defense holds up.
CCIW Trends: Ranked CCIW teams cover ~61% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Washington- U St. Louis Bears 50.5
Carroll-U (WI) Pioneers – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
