Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Garrison Stadium (capacity ~5,000)
Location: Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: Conference Carolinas / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Murfreesboro, NC)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~74°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
North Greenville Crusaders:
QB J. Carter – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Malik Jackson – Questionable (hamstring)
Chowan Hawks:
QB T. Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Chris Allen – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB J. Carter (NGU) vs Chowan Secondary
Carter has been efficient in recent wins; Chowan’s secondary has been vulnerable to big plays.
RB Malik Jackson (NGU) vs LB Tyler Ross (Chowan)
Jackson is NGU’s most reliable rusher; Ross leads Chowan in tackles.
QB T. Johnson (Chowan) vs NGU Pass Rush
Johnson has struggled under pressure; NGU’s front seven averages multiple sacks per game.
WR Chris Allen (Chowan) vs CB Marcus Hall (NGU)
Allen is Chowan’s top target; Hall is NGU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
North Greenville (2–3, 1–2 GSC)
L 41–9 @ Delta State
W 41–28 vs Barton
L 25–17 vs West Florida
L 44–28 vs West Alabama
W 31–27 vs Chowan (2024 season finale)
Offense: ~27.0 PPG Defense: ~32.0 PPG
Chowan (2–3, 1–2 GSC)
L 56–3 vs Valdosta State
L 38–28 vs West Alabama
W 28–14 vs Elizabeth City State
L 30–29 vs Shorter
W 27–21 vs Lincoln (PA)
Offense: ~21.0 PPG Defense: ~33.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: North Greenville leads the recent series 2–0
Recent:
2024: North Greenville 31–27
2023: North Greenville 31–16
Trend: NGU has won both meetings since Chowan joined the GSC, both by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
NGU: 2–3 ATS last 5
Chowan: 1–4 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
NGU has covered in both prior meetings vs Chowan
Chowan has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 GSC games
Projected Score: North Greenville 31 – Chowan 21
Game Odds
North Greenville Crusaders – 6.5
Chowan Hawks 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
