Kickoff: 1:30 PM ET
Venue: Bullock Health and Wellness Complex / Sherman Field, New Concord, Ohio (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / OAC Network
Weather Forecast (New Concord, OH)
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–9 mph)
Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Wilmington Quakers (OAC):
QB Josh Dixon (ankle) – Probable.
RB Marcus Carter (hamstring) – Questionable.
LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.
Muskingum Muskies (OAC):
QB Tyler Jenkins (starter, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through 2 games) – Healthy.
RB Chris Thomas (knee) – Probable.
WR Evan Miller (concussion protocol) – Doubtful.
Key Player Matchups
QB Josh Dixon (Wilmington) vs. Muskingum Secondary
Dixon’s ability to extend plays and throw deep will test Muskingum’s defensive backs.
RB Marcus Carter (Wilmington) vs. Muskingum Front Seven
If active, Carter’s downhill running could help Wilmington control tempo.
QB Tyler Jenkins (Muskingum) vs. Wilmington Pass Rush
Jenkins has been efficient but turnover-prone; Wilmington must pressure him to force mistakes.
RB Chris Thomas (Muskingum) vs. Wilmington Linebackers
Thomas’ ability to grind out yards between the tackles will be key to sustaining drives.
Recent Team Form
Wilmington Quakers (1–1, OAC)
9/6/25: W 59–35 vs. Wooster
9/13/25: L 63–21 @ Baldwin Wallace
Trend: Offense averaging 40 PPG; defense allowing 49 PPG.
Muskingum Muskies (0–2, OAC)
9/6/25: L 35–14 vs. Mt. St. Joseph
9/13/25: L 28–17 @ Otterbein
Trend: Offense averaging 15.5 PPG; defense allowing 31.5 PPG.
Series History
Muskingum leads the all-time series.
Last meeting (2024): Muskingum defeated Wilmington 42–28.
Wilmington’s last win in the series came in 2021.
Betting Trends
Wilmington:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.
1–4 SU in last 5 road games.
Muskingum:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.
2–3 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Muskingum has covered in 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Wilmington: Overs common due to high-scoring offense and porous defense.
Muskingum: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; unders more frequent when defense holds up.
OAC Trends: Road favorites cover ~55% of the time in September conference play.
Game Odds
Wilmington Fightin’ Quakers – 3.5
Muskingum Fighting Muskies 55.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
