Venue & Game Info
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Adamson Stadium, 170 University Ave, California, PA 15419
Surface: Artificial Turf
Capacity: ~6,500
Broadcast: PSAC Digital Network / Local Radio
Weather Forecast (California, PA – Kickoff)
Conditions: Sunny
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, dropping to ~75°F by 4th quarter
Wind: Light, 5–7 mph WSW
Humidity: ~35%
Impact: Minimal — ideal passing and kicking conditions.
Injury Report
Charleston (WV): No major injuries reported; full roster expected.
California (PA): No significant absences reported; depth chart intact.
Both teams enter Week 1 healthy, which should allow for full playbook execution.
Recent Form
Team
Charleston (WV) Golden Eagles
Last 5 Games: W 39–10 vs Livingstone, W 23–19 vs California (PA), L 31–32 vs Kutztown, W 52–44 vs New Haven, W 52–20 vs WV State
Notable Trends: High‑scoring offense (avg. 43.2 ppg in last 5), but defense allows chunk plays.
California (PA) Vulcans
Last 5 Games: L 19–23 @ Charleston, L 13–31 vs Slippery Rock, W 37–30 vs East Stroudsburg, W 41–14 vs Seton Hill, W 37–7 vs Clarion
Notable Trends: Balanced offense, but turnover issues in losses; strong run game when ahead.
Series History
All-Time: Charleston leads 1–0 (only meeting in 2024, 23–19 win at home).
At California (PA): First meeting at Adamson Stadium.
Notable: Last year’s game was decided by a late 4th‑quarter field goal after a 68‑yard TD run by Chavon Wright.
Betting Trends
Charleston: 4‑1 SU in last 5 games; 3‑2 ATS in that span.
Cal U: 3‑2 SU in last 5; 2‑3 ATS.
Over has hit in 4 of Charleston’s last 5 games.
Cal U is 5‑1 ATS in last 6 home openers.
Last year’s meeting went Under (42 total points).
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Charleston’s offensive efficiency vs. Cal’s run‑heavy approach.
Historical scoring patterns in early‑season PSAC/MEC crossovers.
Weather favoring passing game.
Edges:
Lean: Charleston ‑4.5 (slight value on road favorite)
Total: Slight lean Over 54.5 — both teams have multiple explosive playmakers.
Game Odds
Charleston (WV) Golden Eagles – 4.5
California (PA) Vulcans 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
