D2-CFB Game Preview: Anderson Trojans (3-1) vs. Emory & Henry Wasps (3-1)

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Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Fred Selfe Stadium, Emory & Henry College, Emory, Virginia
Event Theme: Kick for a Cure – Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 73°F, light northwest winds at 6–8 mph, 0% chance of precipitation

Team Overview & Recent Form

Anderson Trojans

Record: 3–1 overall (South Atlantic Conference)

Last 4 Games (2025):

W vs. Shorter (34–7)

W vs. Erskine (35–7)

W vs. Tusculum (30–0)

L vs. Mars Hill (14–21)

Points For / Against: 113 PF / 35 PA

Streak: L1

Offensive Highlights:

Balanced attack with 10 rushing TDs and 6 passing TDs

Defense allowing just 8.8 points/game in wins

Emory & Henry Wasps

Record: 3–1 overall (South Atlantic Conference)

Last 4 Games (2025):

W vs. Glenville State (45–17)

W vs. Catawba (35–7)

L vs. Lenoir-Rhyne (28–31)

W vs. Tusculum (34–13)

Points For / Against: 142 PF / 68 PA

Streak: W1

Offensive Highlights:

Averaging 35.5 points/game

RB unit has 9 rushing TDs; QB efficiency rating among top 5 in SAC

Series History

2024: Emory & Henry 34, Anderson 3

All-Time Series: Emory & Henry leads 1–0

Notable: This is only the second meeting between the programs since Anderson joined the SAC

Injury Report

Anderson:

WR2 listed as questionable (ankle sprain)

LB1 probable (shoulder)

Emory & Henry:

CB1 questionable (hamstring)

OL starter probable (knee)

Key Matchups to Watch

Anderson QB vs. Emory & Henry Secondary:
Anderson’s quarterback has thrown 6 TDs with no interceptions. Emory & Henry’s secondary has 4 INTs and held Tusculum to under 150 passing yards.

Emory & Henry RBs vs. Anderson Front Seven:
Wasps’ rushing attack averages 230+ yards/game. Anderson’s defense has allowed just 83 rushing yards/game in wins.

Turnover Margin:
Emory & Henry is +4 in turnover differential; Anderson is +2. Ball control will be critical.

Betting Trends:

Emory & Henry is 4–1 ATS in last 5 SAC games

Anderson is 3–1 ATS in 2025

Over has hit in 3 of Emory & Henry’s last 4 games

Emory & Henry covered in 2024 matchup

Historical Betting Results

Oct 19, 2024: Emory & Henry 34, Anderson 3

Spread: Emory & Henry -3.5 → Covered

Total: 44.0 → Under hit

Sep 20, 2025: Anderson 14, Mars Hill 21

Spread: Anderson +2.5 → Did not cover

Total: 45.5 → Under hit

Sep 20, 2025: Emory & Henry 34, Tusculum 13

Spread: Emory & Henry -4.5 → Covered

Total: 47.0 → Over hit

Game Odds

Anderson Trojans                            – 2.5

Emory & Henry Wasps                   42.5

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

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