Kickoff: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: University Stadium, Carrollton, Georgia (Capacity: ~10,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / EKU Sports Network (radio)
Weather Forecast (Carrollton, GA)
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Eastern Kentucky (1–2, 0–0 UAC):
QB Myles Burkett – Healthy; 168 passing yards, 0 TDs, 3 INTs through three games.
RB Brayden Latham – Healthy; team-high 96 rushing yards.
WR Jayden West – Healthy; scored first career TD last week vs. Marshall.
Defense – Healthy; “Maroon Doom” unit has forced 9 turnovers in 3 games.
#22 West Georgia (3–0, 0–0 UAC):
QB Davin Wydner – Healthy; 535 passing yards, 5 TDs, 7 INTs.
RB Latrelle Murrell – Healthy; 415 rushing yards (138.3 YPG), 2 TDs.
WR Owen Dupree – Healthy; 10 catches, 107 yards, 1 TD.
Defense – Healthy; allowing just 14.7 PPG.
Key Player Matchups
QB Myles Burkett (EKU) vs. UWG Secondary
Burkett has struggled with turnovers; UWG’s defense thrives on takeaways.
RB Latrelle Murrell (UWG) vs. EKU Front Seven
Murrell is averaging 138 YPG; EKU must contain him to stay competitive.
WR Jayden West (EKU) vs. UWG Corners
West is emerging as a playmaker; could be EKU’s best chance for explosive plays.
QB Davin Wydner (UWG) vs. EKU Pass Rush
Wydner has been turnover-prone; EKU’s defense has forced 9 turnovers already.
Recent Team Form
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1–2)
9/13: L 38–7 @ Marshall (FBS)
9/6: W 27–24 vs. Houston Christian
8/30: L 51–17 @ Louisville (FBS)
Trend: Offense averaging 17.0 PPG; defense opportunistic with 9 takeaways.
#22 West Georgia Wolves (3–0)
9/13: W 35–31 vs. East Tennessee State
9/6: W 34–10 @ Nicholls State
8/28: W 34–3 @ Samford
Trend: Offense averaging 34.3 PPG; defense allowing just 14.7 PPG.
Series History
All-time series: Eastern Kentucky leads 1–0.
Last meeting (2024): EKU won 26–7 in Richmond, KY.
This is only the second-ever meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends
Eastern Kentucky:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
West Georgia:
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: EKU covered in the only prior meeting (2024).
Historical Betting Results
Eastern Kentucky: Profitable ATS as a road underdog; unders common when defense forces turnovers.
West Georgia: Strong ATS at home; overs frequent when Murrell dominates on the ground.
UAC Trends: Ranked home favorites cover ~59% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Eastern Kentucky Colonels 49.5
West Georgia Wolves – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
