CARROLLTON, Ga. - A familiar foe comes to town Saturday as the University of West Georgia welcomes University of North Alabama to University Stadium for another chapter in one of the most-played rivalries in program history.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
West Georgia (1-9, 0-5 UAC) vs. North Alabama (6-4, 3-2 UAC)
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
University Stadium
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The matchup carries significance beyond the standings as Saturday marks the 100th football game played at University Stadium and is the latest meeting of a series that is one of the longest standing series in UWG football's history.
The rivalry ranks among the most significant in program history. Saturday's contest will be the 38th all-time meeting between the schools, making North Alabama the fourth-most played opponent in West Georgia football history behind only Valdosta State, West Alabama, and Delta State. The Lions hold a 23-14 advantage in the all-time series, although the Wolves earned a 24-17 victory in Florence last season to give UWG its first Division I win over the Lions.
While the Wolves enter the contest looking to halt a five-game slide, the Lions arrive in Carrollton with momentum after back-to-back UAC victories over Central Arkansas and West Florida.
Much of the focus for West Georgia continues to center around a talented freshman class that has gained valuable experience throughout the season.
Freshman Brody Jones has emerged as one of UWG's primary offensive weapons, ranking second on the team with 33 receptions and 357 receiving yards. Fellow freshman Jaden Henry leads the team in yards per catch at 16.9 and has produced 237 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Freshman running back Christian Monfort leads the Wolves with 231 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
The Wolves average 233.6 passing yards per game, with wide receiver DK Daniel leading the team with 406 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
The North Alabama offense is built around quarterback Destin Wade, one of the UAC's most dynamic dual-threat players. Wade has thrown for 1,959 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 430 rushing yards and a team-high 10 rushing touchdowns. The quarterback accounts for 2,389 yards of total offense, averaging nearly 239 yards per game.
The Lions average 146.3 rushing yards per game and have scored 18 rushing touchdowns this season. Running back Roderick Taylor Jr. leads the team with 447 rushing yards at 5.1 yards per carry, while freshman wide receiver Xavier Johnson has emerged as one of the league's top playmakers with 52 receptions for 942 yards and five touchdowns. Johnson averages 94.2 receiving yards per contest.
Containing that trio will be a key objective for a UWG defense that has been led all season by linebacker Chidu Bekee. Bekee enters the weekend with 84 tackles, six tackles for loss, and three sacks, ranking among the top tacklers in the UAC.
North Alabama has won with defense throughout 2026 as the Lions allow just 21.5 points per game and have recorded 31 sacks while collecting nine interceptions. Linebacker Avery Howard leads the pass rush with nine sacks and 13 tackles for loss, while Kamore Harris adds three sacks and 10 tackles for loss. As a team, UNA has generated 74 tackles for loss and 31 sacks through 10 games.
Kickoff from University Stadium is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday as West Georgia hosts North Alabama. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and can be heard locally on KISS 102.7 or on the Gradick Communications app anywhere.
