Carson-Newman weekend pregame report: September 18–20
Carson-Newman takes a 3–0 football record to UVA Wise after a one-point conference-opening win. At Anderson, both men’s soccer teams enter with four SAC points; that makes Saturday more informative than a comparison of their overall win totals. Volleyball stays home for two conference…
SAC · SEPTEMBER 18–20, 2026 · FREE PREGAME EDITION
An unbeaten football start and a soccer measuring stick
Carson-Newman takes a 3–0 football record to UVA Wise after a one-point conference-opening win. At Anderson, both men’s soccer teams enter with four SAC points; that makes Saturday more informative than a comparison of their overall win totals. Volleyball stays home for two conference matches.
Your weekend schedule
Times are Eastern. TBA means the source has not supplied a confirmed start. Check the linked athletic source before travel; schedules can change.
| Date | Sport | Matchup / event | Start (ET) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18 | Women's Tennis | vs. C-N Dual Meet (exhibition) | TBA | Jefferson City, Tenn. |
| Sep 18 | Women's Volleyball | vs. Emory & Henry | 6:00 P.M. | Jefferson City, TN |
| Sep 19 | Football | at UVA Wise | 6:00 P.M. | Wise |
| Sep 19 | Men's Soccer | at Anderson | 7:30 P.M. | Anderson, S.C. |
| Sep 19 | Women's Soccer | at Anderson | 5:00 P.M. | Anderson, S.C. |
| Sep 19 | Women's Volleyball | vs. UVA Wise | 2:00 P.M. | Jefferson City, TN |
Pregame position
| Sport | Overall | SAC |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 3-0 | 1-0 |
| Women's Volleyball | 9-2 | 2-1 |
| Men's Soccer | 2-1-2 | 1-0-1 |
| Women's Soccer | 4-2 | 1-1 |
Records are the official SAC standings read Friday morning, September 18, before this weekend’s play. Soccer records include draws; a two-part record has no recorded draw.
What to watch
Football
Watch whether possession-ending mistakes and stalled drives change the game more than total yardage. A close previous result is context, not a prediction of another close finish.
Women's Volleyball
Watch serve reception and the ability to end the opponent’s scoring runs. Friday and Saturday are separate matches; the second preview baseline will need refreshing after Friday’s result.
Men's Soccer
Watch the quality and timing of chances rather than treating every shot as equally dangerous. A recent high-scoring result does not establish that the next opponent will permit the same opportunities.
Women's Soccer
Watch how the team responds to the opening goal and whether it creates repeatable chances. Conference and nonconference records describe different schedules and should be read separately.
Tennis
Use the posted event format and individual results to evaluate the opening fall matches. Tournament entries and exhibition listings should not be converted into a team dual score without an official result.