D2-CFB Game Preview: Chowan Hawks (2-3) vs. West Florida Argonauts (5-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Pen Air Field, Pensacola, FL

Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT / 3:00 p.m. ET

Event: NCAA Division II Football – Gulf South vs. Conf. Carolinas crossover

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UWF Sports Network

Weather Forecast (Pensacola, FL)

Kickoff Temp: ~80°F

Conditions: Partly sunny with light humidity

Wind: SE at 7–10 mph

Impact: Mild breeze, minimal effect on passing/kicking game

Injury Report

Chowan: No major injuries reported; QB Tyler West expected to start.

West Florida: No significant injuries; RB Shomari Mason (ankle tweak two weeks ago) cleared to play.

Player Matchups

Chowan Hawks

QB Tyler West: 1,050 yards, 8 TD, 6 INT.

RB Jaylen Thomas: 310 yards, 3 TD.

WR Caleb Pierce: 28 catches, 340 yards, 3 TD.

Defense: Allowing 34.6 PPG, vulnerable against high-powered passing attacks.

West Florida Argonauts

QB Peewee Jarrett: 1,450 yards, 14 TD, 3 INT; efficient dual-threat.

RB Shomari Mason: 520 yards, 6 TD; explosive in open field.

WR David Durden: 32 catches, 480 yards, 5 TD.

Defense: Top 20 nationally in scoring defense (17.8 PPG allowed), led by LB Kameron Brown (42 tackles, 3 sacks).

Key Battle: Chowan’s offensive line vs. UWF’s pass rush, which has 18 sacks in six games.

Team Recent Form

Chowan

W vs Elizabeth City State 28-14

L vs #22 West Alabama 38-28

L vs Valdosta State 56-3

W @ Shorter 30-29

L vs North Greenville 31-27

West Florida

W vs Lenoir-Rhyne 48-21

W @ Kentucky Wesleyan 28-7

W vs Shorter 42-20

W @ North Greenville 25-17

W vs Northeastern State 31-24

L @ Valdosta State 28-7

Series History

All-time: West Florida leads 3-1.

First meeting: 2016 (Chowan won 35-28).

Last meeting (Oct 19, 2024): West Florida 35, Chowan 6.

UWF has won three straight since 2017.

Betting Trends

Chowan: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 4-1 O/U.

West Florida: 5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS; 3-3 O/U.

UWF has covered in 3 of last 4 vs Chowan.

Chowan overs have hit in 4 of 5 games this season.

Game Odds

Chowan Hawks                                 56

West Florida Argonauts                – 24

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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