Wheeling University

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Mountain East · Bishop Schmitt Field · 2,200

The nationunrankedAP / Coaches
The marketno line yetvs Fairmont State · our model 70% Wheeling University · a number, not a pick

LastL 7–23 vs Lake Erie · Sat Sep 12

Nextvs Fairmont State · Sat Sep 19 · 1 pm ET · Bishop Schmitt Field · series 3-2

Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2

D2 Program Prestige · Wheeling University

Mid-Major Contender

D2 Playoff Contender — consistent Super Region participant, regional force.

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T2Mid-Major
T3Power
T4National
T5Blue Blood
T6Dynasty
T7All-Time

All-time record · Wheeling University

Wheeling University has won 52% of its games since 2021 — 57% at home, 46% on the road.

30-27-1 all-time · 6 seasons · 2021–2026

Home 17-12-1
Away 13-15
Neutral 0-0
52% 2020s

Program memory

What this program never forgets

Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.

2013

47 WVIAC Titles

Wheeling won 47 WVIAC conference titles (1957-2013), establishing the program's regional legacy

2025 MEC Breakthrough

Wheeling finished 5-3 MEC, the best record in the program's eight-year D2 history, proving the Cardinals can compete

2025

Dual-QB 1,000-Yard Club

Both starting QBs (Lutz and Olanegan) eclipsed 1,000 passing yards in the same season — a rare feat proving Wheeling's offensive prowess

Moment of the season — so far · Wheeling University · 2026

Won 27-10 vs Thomas More

Week 1 of 2026. The early statement — the game this season gets measured from, for now.

Decisive Margin

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