FCS-CFB Game Preview: West Georgia Wolves (5-0) vs. Austin Peay Governors (3-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Fortera Stadium (10,000 capacity)

Location: Clarksville, Tennessee

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UAC Network

Weather Forecast (Clarksville, TN)

Conditions: Mostly clear skies

Temperature: 80°F at kickoff, cooling to 74°F by 4:00 PM

Humidity: 48–58%

Wind: SE 5–6 mph

Impact: Ideal football weather; no precipitation expected

Injury Report

West Georgia Wolves: No reported injuries

Austin Peay Governors: No reported injuries

Key Player Matchups

QB Harrison Frost (West Georgia) vs Austin Peay Secondary

Frost has been efficient in the Wolves’ 5–0 start, spreading the ball to multiple receivers.

RB Chauncey Williams (West Georgia) vs LB Josh Rudolph (Austin Peay)

Williams is averaging over 90 yards per game; Rudolph is the Governors’ leading tackler.

QB Mike DiLiello (Austin Peay) vs West Georgia Pass Rush

DiLiello has accounted for 10+ total TDs this season; Wolves’ front seven has been stout, allowing just 16.0 PPG.

WR Drae McCray (Austin Peay) vs CB Jaden Johnson (West Georgia)

McCray is the explosive playmaker for APSU; Johnson leads UWG’s secondary in pass breakups.

Recent Team Form

West Georgia Wolves (5–0, Rank #26 FCS)

W 27–24 @ Southern Utah

W 33–12 vs Eastern Kentucky

W 35–31 vs ETSU

W 34–10 @ Nicholls

W 34–3 @ Samford

Offense: 32.6 PPG Defense: 16.0 PPG

Austin Peay Governors (3–2, Rank #38 FCS)

W 42–10 vs Utah Tech

L 31–45 @ Abilene Christian

W 56–7 vs Morehead State

L 6–28 @ Georgia

W 34–14 @ Middle Tennessee

Offense: 33.8 PPG Defense: 20.8 PPG

Series History

All‑time: First‑ever meeting between West Georgia and Austin Peay

Trend: Historic matchup as UWG transitions into FCS competition.

ATS (Against the Spread):

West Georgia: 4–1 ATS last 5

Austin Peay: 2–3 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

West Georgia has covered 3 straight road games

Austin Peay has failed to cover 2 of last 3 vs UAC opponents

Projected Score: West Georgia 30 – Austin Peay 24

Game Odds

West Georgia Wolves                    – 4

Austin Peay Governors                  54

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025