D2-CFB Game Preview: Charleston (WV) Golden Eagles (2-2) vs. Glenville State Pioneers (1-2)

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Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: County Stadium, Spencer, West Virginia
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 70°F, light northwest winds at 6–8 mph, 0% chance of precipitation

Team Overview & Recent Form

Charleston (WV) Golden Eagles

Record: 2–2 overall

Last 4 Games (2025):

W vs. Livingstone (39–10)

L vs. California (PA) (19–23)

L vs. West Alabama (24–28)

W vs. Concord (38–24)

Points For / Against: 120 PF / 85 PA

Streak: W1

Conference: Mountain East Conference (MEC)

Standing: Mid-tier contender

Offensive Highlights:

Balanced attack with 8 rushing TDs and 6 passing TDs

QB showing improved efficiency in red zone

Glenville State Pioneers

Record: 1–2 overall

Last 3 Games (2025):

L vs. Emory & Henry (17–45)

L vs. Lock Haven (13–16)

W vs. Millersville (44–28)

Points For / Against: 74 PF / 89 PA

Streak: W1

Conference: Mountain East Conference (MEC)

Standing: Lower tier

Offensive Highlights:

Breakout performance vs. Millersville with 44 points

RB unit showing promise with 5 rushing TDs in last 2 games

Series History

2024: Charleston 29, Glenville State 17

2023: Glenville State 33, Charleston 31

Recent Trend: 1–1 split over last two seasons

Historical Edge: Even matchup with alternating wins

Notable: Charleston rallied from a 10-point deficit in 2024 to win by 12

Injury Report

Charleston (WV): No major injuries reported; full roster expected

Glenville State: LB1 listed as questionable (ankle sprain); WR2 probable after limited practice

Key Matchups to Watch

Charleston QB vs. Glenville Secondary:
Charleston’s quarterback has thrown for 6 TDs and 700+ yards in four games. Glenville’s secondary allowed 250+ passing yards in two of their last three outings.

Glenville RBs vs. Charleston Front Seven:
Glenville’s rushing attack exploded vs. Millersville. Charleston’s defensive line has held opponents under 100 rushing yards in 3 of 4 games.

Third-Down Efficiency:
Charleston converts at 42%, while Glenville allows conversions on 45% of defensive third downs. Possession control could swing momentum.

Betting Trends:

Charleston is 3–1 ATS in last 4 games

Glenville State is 1–2 ATS in last 3 games

Over has hit in 2 of Charleston’s last 3 games

Charleston covered in 2024 matchup

Historical Betting Results

Oct 5, 2024: Charleston 29, Glenville State 17

Spread: Charleston -2.5 → Covered

Total: 50.5 → Over hit

Sep 30, 2023: Glenville State 33, Charleston 31

Spread: Charleston -3.5 → Did not cover

Total: 58.0 → Over hit

Game Odds

Charleston (WV) Golden Eagles                – 3.5

Glenville State Pioneers                                               54

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

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