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Wittenberg prepares to face North Coast Athletic Conference rival Wabash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:36 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

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Summary

Wittenberg faces Wabash on Saturday, September 12, at Little Giant Stadium in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The matchup marks the first conference game of the season for the Tigers following their 13-7 overtime loss to Washington and Lee in the opener. Wittenberg coach BJ Coad noted that his team must address execution errors and turnovers while building on the defensive performance that held their previous opponent scoreless for three quarters. Sophomore running back Gerald Banks enters the game after gaining 115 yards on 28 carries in his first start. Wabash comes into the contest after defeating Hampden-Sydney College 29-20. The teams have a history of competitive play, with Wabash winning the previous four meetings against Wittenberg.

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•Wittenberg travels to Wabash for a 1 p.m. kickoff on September 12.
•The Tigers lost their season opener 13-7 in overtime to Washington and Lee.
•Wabash defeated Hampden-Sydney College 29-20 in their first game of the season.
•Gerald Banks leads the Wittenberg ground attack after a 115-yard performance.
•Wabash defeated Wittenberg 28-21 during the 2025 season.

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6:36 PMYahoo Sports — David Jablonski: Wittenberg football: Tigers face NCAC rival Wabash in Week 2

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Wittenberg possessed the energy, effort and commitment to win its season opener, first-year coach BJ Coad said, but “unfortunately, the execution just wasn’t there.” A 13-7 overtime loss to Washington and Lee on Saturday, Sept. 5, in Lexington, Virginia, spoiled Coad’s debut. “We can’t turn the ball over three times and also turn it over on downs and expect to win those types of games,” Coad ...
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