David Jablonski: Wittenberg football: Tigers face NCAC rival Wabash in Week 2
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 ...
Wittenberg's football team, led by first-year coach BJ Coad, will face NCAC rival Wabash in Week 2. After a 13-7 overtime loss to Washington and Lee in their season opener, Coad acknowledged the team's lack of execution. Wabash overcame a 14-0 deficit to defeat Hampden-Sydney College 29-20 in their opener. Coad highlighted Wabash's strong offensive line, two quarterbacks, and solid defensive line, secondary, and linebackers.
He emphasized the importance of the upcoming Wabash matchup, noting it's a game that's important to the program. Wittenberg's defense must perform well to secure a victory, as they held Washington and Lee scoreless for three quarters. Junior Gerald Banks had a standout performance with 115 yards on 28 carries. Wittenberg has named four captains for the 2026 season, including Joshua Gonzalez, Will Dix Jr., Korben Felton, and Christopher Hurd.
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