CFB D2 Game Preview: Emory & Henry Wasps (0-0) vs. Glenville State Pioneers (0-0)

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Game Details

Time: 10:00 PM ET / 2:00 AM UTC

Location: Wasp Stadium, Emory, VA

Broadcast: SAC Digital Network

Team Form & Trends

Emory & Henry Wasps

2024 Record: 7–4

Last 5 Games:

W vs Virginia-Wise (41–24)

L vs Limestone (29–47)

W vs Erskine (56–14)

L vs Carson-Newman (7–21)

W vs Tusculum (35–9)

Key Strengths: Balanced offense, aggressive front seven, strong home-field record

Key Concerns: Secondary depth, occasional slow starts

Glenville State Pioneers

2024 Record: 4–7

Last 5 Games:

L vs Charleston (17–52)

L vs Wheeling (33–35)

L vs UNC Pembroke (17–62)

W vs Frostburg State (38–24)

L vs West Virginia State (14–40)

Key Strengths: Explosive play potential, mobile QB play

Key Concerns: Defensive breakdowns, poor road performance

Tactical Breakdown

Emory & Henry will lean on its run-pass balance and physicality in the trenches.

Glenville State must hit explosive plays and force early turnovers to stay in rhythm.

Players to Watch

Emory & Henry

QB Caleb Taylor: Veteran signal caller with 2,900+ total yards and 25 TDs

RB Marcus Fields: Power back with 1,100 yards and 14 TDs

LB Tyrell Mason: Defensive captain with 95 tackles and 4.5 sacks

Glenville State

QB Tyrese Johnson: Dual-threat playmaker with 3,000+ total yards

WR Malik Grant: Deep threat averaging 18.2 yards per catch

S Jalen Brooks: Defensive anchor with 3 INTs and 2 forced fumbles

Game Odds

Emory & Henry Wasps                   – 13.5

Glenville State Pioneers                               58

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025

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