Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Eagle Stadium at Robert C. Byrd High School (temporary home venue for Glenville State due to stadium renovations)
Location: Clarksburg, West Virginia
Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET
Broadcast: MEC TV / ESPN+ simulcast
Special Note: This is Glenville’s designated “home” game, played off‑site as part of their 2025 neutral‑site home schedule.
Weather Forecast (Clarksburg, WV)
Conditions: Partly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by late afternoon
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Fairmont State Falcons:
QB Donovan Riddick – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Jaden Lucas – Questionable (hamstring)
Glenville State Pioneers:
QB Donovan Williams – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Baker – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Donovan Riddick (Fairmont St.) vs Glenville Secondary
Riddick has been efficient despite recent losses; Glenville’s secondary has been vulnerable late in games.
WR Jaden Lucas (Fairmont St.) vs CB Jordan Carter (Glenville St.)
Lucas is FSU’s top target; Carter is Glenville’s best cover corner.
QB Donovan Williams (Glenville St.) vs Fairmont Pass Rush
Williams has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Falcons defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Baker (Glenville St.) vs LB Tyler Bradley (Fairmont St.)
Baker is Glenville’s most consistent offensive weapon; Bradley leads Fairmont in tackles.
Recent Team Form
Fairmont State (2–2, 1–2 MEC)
L 60–39 @ West Virginia State (9/27/25)
L 35–28 vs Wheeling (9/20/25)
W 41–40 (OT) vs Bloomsburg (9/4/25)
W 24–21 @ Shepherd (8/28/25)
Offense: 33.0 PPG Defense: 39.0 PPG
Glenville State (1–3, 0–2 MEC)
L 31–28 vs Charleston (9/27/25)
W 44–28 @ Millersville (9/13/25)
L 16–13 @ Lock Haven (9/6/25)
L 45–17 vs Emory & Henry (8/30/25)
Offense: 25.7 PPG Defense: 30.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: This is one of the oldest rivalries in West Virginia football, contested annually as the “Battle for the Bit.”
Recent:
2024: Fairmont State 35–21
2023: Fairmont State 28–24
2022: Glenville State 31–30
Trend: Fairmont has won 2 straight, but Glenville has been competitive, with 3 of the last 4 decided by one score.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Fairmont: 2–2 ATS last 4
Glenville: 1–3 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Fairmont has covered in 2 straight vs Glenville
Glenville has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 MEC games
Projected Score: Fairmont State 34 – Glenville State 27
Game Odds
Fairmont State Falcons – 7
Glenville State Pioneers 56.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
