D2-CFB Game Preview West Liberty Hilltoppers (0-4) vs. Concord Mountain Lions (1-2)

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Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Callaghan Stadium, Concord University, Athens, West Virginia
Event Theme: Hall of Fame Day
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 72°F, winds 6–8 mph from the northwest, 0% chance of precipitation

Team Overview & Recent Form

West Liberty Hilltoppers

Record: 0–4 overall (0–1 MEC)

Last 4 Games (2025):

L vs. Walsh (10–38)

L vs. Seton Hill (21–42)

L vs. Robert Morris (14–28)

L vs. Frostburg State (7–21)

Points For / Against: 52 PF / 129 PA

Streak: L4

Conference: Mountain East Conference (MEC)

Offensive Highlights:

QB struggling with consistency under pressure

Defense has allowed 30+ points in 3 of 4 games

Concord Mountain Lions

Record: 2–2 overall (0–1 MEC)

Last 4 Games (2025):

W vs. UVA Wise (37–29)

W vs. Bluefield State (38–31)

L vs. Charleston (WV) (24–38)

L vs. Frostburg State (24–38)

Points For / Against: 123 PF / 136 PA

Streak: L2

Conference: Mountain East Conference (MEC)

Offensive Highlights:

QB showing strong arm and mobility

WR corps averaging 250+ receiving yards/game

Series History

2024: West Liberty 31, Concord 10

2023: West Liberty 23, Concord 21

2022: Concord 45, West Liberty 28

2021: Concord 20, West Liberty 16

Trend: West Liberty has won 2 of the last 3

Historical Edge: Concord leads recent series 2–2 over last four seasons

Injury Report

West Liberty:

LB1 listed as questionable (shoulder)

WR2 probable (ankle)

Concord:

RB1 questionable (hamstring)

CB2 probable (concussion protocol)

Key Matchups to Watch

Concord QB vs. West Liberty Secondary:
Concord’s quarterback has thrown for 8 TDs in four games. West Liberty’s secondary has allowed 250+ passing yards in 3 of 4 games.

West Liberty OL vs. Concord Pass Rush:
Hilltoppers have allowed 10 sacks this season. Concord’s front seven has 7 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in last two games.

Turnover Margin:
Concord is +2 in turnover differential; West Liberty is -4. Ball control could swing momentum.

Betting Trends:

Concord is 3–1 ATS in last 4 games

West Liberty is 0–4 ATS in 2025

Over has hit in 3 of Concord’s last 4 games

West Liberty covered in 2023 and 2024 matchups

Historical Betting Results

Oct 5, 2024: West Liberty 31, Concord 10

Spread: West Liberty -2.5 → Covered

Total: 48.0 → Under hit

Sep 30, 2023: West Liberty 23, Concord 21

Spread: Concord +3.5 → Covered

Total: 44.5 → Over hit

Oct 8, 2022: Concord 45, West Liberty 28

Spread: Concord -4.5 → Covered

Total: 56.5 → Over hit

Game Odds

West Liberty Hilltoppers              – 3.5

Concord Mountain Lions              52

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025