Carson-Newman at UVA Wise: Free Gameday Summary — September 19, 2026

Free Tier | Gameday | September 19, 2026

Matchup: No. 22 Carson-Newman at UVA Wise
Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Carl Smith Stadium, Wise, Va.
Records: Carson-Newman 3-0; UVA Wise 0-3

The quick read

Carson-Newman has beaten Tiffin 41-38, Thomas 44-0 and Wingate 24-23. UVA Wise is winless but has scored at least 20 points every week, making a casual road approach unwise.

Three things to watch

• Carson-Newman’s focus after an emotional one-point conference win
• How quickly the Eagles pressure a defense allowing 36.7 points per game
• Road ball security and special-teams discipline

What a win means

A victory would move the Eagles to 4-0 and 2-0 in conference play while preserving their ranked trajectory.

Game conditions

Warm conditions are expected with possible storms later. Clean exchanges matter more than decorative yardage.

Official information was checked against school and conference sources; forward-looking commentary is Mayberry analysis.