Kickoff: 2:00 PM ET
Venue: Pioneer Field, Niswonger Sports Complex, Greeneville, Tennessee (Capacity: ~3,500)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local radio
Weather Forecast (Greeneville, TN)
Temperature: ~80°F (27°C) at kickoff, dipping into the low 70s by evening
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Emory & Henry (2–1, 1–1 SAC):
QB Kyle Short – Healthy, threw 2 TDs in near-upset vs. Lenoir-Rhyne.
RB Devon Curtis – Healthy, 198 rushing yards through 3 games.
WR Jaylen Johnson – Healthy, 2 TDs this season.
Tusculum (1–2, 0–2 SAC):
QB Richard Hunter – Healthy, earned first start last week vs. Anderson.
RB Lex Dinwiddie – Healthy, 253 rushing yards, 8.4 YPC (4th in SAC, 16th nationally).
RB John Celestin – Healthy, 168 yards, 1 TD.
WR Javon Richardson – Healthy, team-leading 66 receiving yards.
Key Player Matchups
RB Lex Dinwiddie (Tusculum) vs. E&H Front Seven
Dinwiddie is averaging 8.43 yards per carry, one of the best in Division II.
QB Kyle Short (E&H) vs. Tusculum Secondary
Short nearly led a 25-point comeback vs. #21 Lenoir-Rhyne; Tusculum must contain his late-game heroics.
WR Jaylen Johnson (E&H) vs. Tusculum Corners
Johnson’s red-zone efficiency could tilt the game if Tusculum’s secondary struggles.
Tusculum Offensive Line vs. E&H Pass Rush
The Pioneers were held to just 88 total yards last week vs. Anderson; protection must improve.
Recent Team Form
Emory & Henry Wasps (2–1, 1–1 SAC)
9/13: L 31–28 @ #21 Lenoir-Rhyne (rallied from 28–3 down)
9/6: W 24–17 vs. UVA Wise
8/30: W 35–14 vs. Bluefield State
Trend: Offense averaging 29 PPG; defense resilient but vulnerable to big plays.
Tusculum Pioneers (1–2, 0–2 SAC)
9/13: L 30–0 @ Anderson
9/6: L 28–21 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne
8/30: W 34–20 @ Bluefield State
Trend: Offense inconsistent; rushing attack strong, but passing game limited.
Series History
All-time series: Emory & Henry leads recent meetings.
2024: E&H won 23–21 in Greeneville.
2023: E&H won 27–24 in overtime.
Last two meetings decided by one possession, both in E&H’s favor.
Betting Trends
Emory & Henry:
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Tusculum:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: E&H has covered in both 2023 and 2024 thrillers.
Historical Betting Results
Emory & Henry: Profitable ATS in SAC play; overs common when offense finds rhythm.
Tusculum: Struggles ATS as a home underdog; unders frequent when offense stalls.
SAC Trends: Road favorites cover ~57% of the time in September conference games.
Game Odds
Emory & Henry Wasps – 4.5
Tusculum Pioneers 47.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
