D2-CFB Game Preview: Concord Mountain Lions (1-1) vs. Charleston (WV) Golden Eagles (1-2)

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Venue: University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field, Charleston, West Virginia

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast (Charleston, WV)

Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon

Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling to 71°F (22°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 5–9 mph from the southwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

Concord Mountain Lions:

QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

Charleston Golden Eagles:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

Concord QB1 vs. Charleston Secondary – Mountain Lions’ passing game has been efficient; Golden Eagles’ DBs are thin with a starter out.

Charleston QB1 vs. Concord Pass Rush – Golden Eagles’ offense thrives on balance; Concord’s defensive front must disrupt rhythm.

RB Committee (Concord) vs. Charleston Front Seven – Concord’s ground game is their offensive anchor; UC must win the line of scrimmage.

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

Series History

All-Time Meetings: Charleston leads the recent series.

Most Recent: Charleston defeated Concord in 2024.

Trend: Golden Eagles have had the upper hand in recent years, especially at home in Charleston.

Betting Trends

Concord is 2-5 ATS in last 7 MEC games.

Charleston is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.

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

Charleston is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. Concord.

Historical Betting Results

2024: Charleston -7.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under

2023: Charleston -6.5, won 31-21 → Cover, Over

2022: Charleston -3.5, won 24-20 → Cover, Over

Game Odds

Concord Mountain Lions                              52.5

Charleston (WV) Golden Eagles                – 6.5

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

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