Venue & Game Info
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Cebe Ross Field, 59 College Ave., Buckhannon, WV 26201
Surface: Artificial Turf
Capacity: ~5,000
Broadcast: MEC/PSAC Digital Network (streaming)
Weather Forecast (Buckhannon, WV – Kickoff)
Conditions: Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon showers possible
Temperature: ~75°F (24°C) at kickoff, dropping to ~68°F by game end
Wind: SW at 5–10 mph
Impact: Minimal — light winds and mild temps favor balanced offensive play; slight rain chance could influence ball security.
Injury Report
Clarion: No major injuries reported; returning 13 starters from 2024 (8 offense, 5 defense).
West Virginia Wesleyan: No significant absences reported; roster turnover from 2024 but no key injuries entering Week 1.
Both teams enter healthy — execution and discipline will be the deciding factors.
Recent Team Form
Team
Clarion Golden Eagles
Last 5 Games: L 22–19 vs East Stroudsburg, L 34–28 vs Gannon, L 38–22 vs Slippery Rock, L 31–16 @ Seton Hill, W 29–28 vs Edinboro
Notable Trends: 3–8 overall in 2024; offense averaged 5.8 yards/play; struggled in close games (1–4 in one‑score contests).
Team
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats
Last 5 Games: L 42–23 vs Glenville St., L 69–21 vs Charleston, L 79–20 @ UNC Pembroke, L 33–31 vs Concord, L 21–9 @ West Liberty
Notable Trends: 1–10 in 2024; defense allowed 50+ points in 6 games; lone win came vs Alderson Broaddus.
Series History
All-Time: Clarion leads 2–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 7, 1996 – Clarion 38, WV Wesleyan 14 (in Buckhannon)
First Meeting: Sept. 2, 1995 – Clarion 24, WV Wesleyan 23
Notable: This is the first meeting in nearly 29 years.
Betting Trends
Clarion: 4‑6 ATS in last 10 games; 2‑3 ATS as road favorite since 2022.
WVWC: 3‑7 ATS in last 10; 1‑4 ATS in last 5 home games.
Over has hit in 3 of Clarion’s last 5 games.
WVWC has lost 9 straight vs PSAC opponents (avg. margin ‑31.4).
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Clarion’s offensive efficiency vs WVWC’s defensive struggles.
WVWC’s high points‑allowed average in 2024 (53.1 ppg).
Clarion’s returning starters and continuity advantage.
Edges:
Lean: Clarion ‑17.5 (moderate value)
Total: Slight lean Under 55.5 — WVWC’s offense may struggle to sustain drives.
Game Odds
Clarion Golden Eagles – 17.5
West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats 55.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
