D2-CFB Game Preview: West Liberty Hilltoppers (0-3) vs. Frostburg State Bobcats (2-0)

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Venue & Logistics

Venue: Bobcat Stadium, Frostburg, Maryland

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast (Frostburg, MD)

Conditions: Partly sunny, mild early fall afternoon

Temperature: ~70°F (21°C) at kickoff, cooling to 64°F (18°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 6–10 mph from the northwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

West Liberty Hilltoppers:

QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

Frostburg State Bobcats:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

🔑 Key Player Matchups

West Liberty QB1 vs. Frostburg Secondary – Hilltoppers’ passing game has been inconsistent; Bobcats’ DBs must capitalize on turnover chances.

Frostburg QB Graham Walker vs. West Liberty Pass Rush – Walker has been efficient early in 2025; Hilltoppers must pressure him to limit big plays.

RB Committee (Frostburg) vs. West Liberty Front Seven – Bobcats’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Hilltoppers must control the trenches.

WR1 (West Liberty) vs. Frostburg Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Frostburg must double him to avoid explosive plays.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: Frostburg State leads the recent series.

Most Recent: Frostburg defeated West Liberty in 2024.

Trend: Bobcats have had the upper hand since joining the MEC, especially at Bobcat Stadium.

Betting Trends

West Liberty is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.

Frostburg State is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.

The Over has hit in 4 of Frostburg’s last 6 games.

Frostburg is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. West Liberty.

Historical Betting Results

2024: Frostburg -10.5, won 35-14 → Cover, Under

2023: Frostburg -7.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under

2022: Frostburg -6.5, won 31-21 → Cover, Over

Game Odds

West Liberty Hilltoppers              50.5

Frostburg State Bobcats                – 13.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025