D2-CFB Game Preview: Glenville State Pioneers (0-2) vs. Millersville Marauders (0-1)

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Venue & Broadcast

Location: Chryst Field at Biemesderfer Stadium, Millersville, Pennsylvania

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Surface: Artificial turf

Capacity: ~4,300

Broadcast: PSAC Network / ESPN+ (streaming)

Weather Outlook (early-week forecast)

Temperature at kickoff: ~72°F (22°C)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light northwest wind (5–8 mph)

Precipitation chance: <10%

Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal wind or precipitation impact on passing/kicking games.

Injury & Availability Report

(DII programs often release limited official injury info — monitor late-week updates)

Glenville State: No confirmed starters ruled out; QB and WR units healthy after strong finish to 2024. OL depth intact.

Millersville: No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Frostburg State (42–34); RB rotation and defensive starters available.

Key Note: Both teams expected to be near full strength barring late-week scratches.

Recent Form

Glenville State Pioneers

2024 finish: 8–3 overall; MEC contenders.

Won 4 of last 5 in 2024, including a 35–21 win over West Liberty.

Strength: Balanced offense, opportunistic defense.

Concern: Occasional slow starts on the road.

Millersville Marauders

2024 finish: 4–7 overall; PSAC East mid-table.

Lost 3 of last 4 in 2024, but competitive in most games.

Opened 2025 with a 42–34 home loss to Frostburg State.

Strength: Passing game with experienced QB-WR connection.

Concern: Defensive lapses against high-tempo offenses.

Series History

All-time: No recent recorded meetings — first matchup in modern era.

Context: Non-conference test for both programs before diving into league play.

Key Player Matchups

QB Duel:

Glenville State QB — Accurate passer with mobility; thrives in play-action.

Millersville QB — Strong arm, capable of stretching the field vertically.

Ground Game:

Glenville State RB rotation — Physical backs who can control tempo.

Millersville RB1 — Shifty runner, dangerous in space.

Defensive Edge:

GSC’s front seven vs. MU OL — pass rush could dictate game flow.

MU secondary vs. GSC WRs — must limit explosive plays downfield.

Betting Trends

Glenville State is 6-2 ATS in last 8 games.

Millersville is 3-7 ATS in last 10 home games.

Glenville State has scored 28+ points in 7 of last 9 games.

Millersville has allowed 30+ points in 5 of last 7 games.

Game Odds

Glenville State Pioneers                               – 4.5

Millersville Marauders                  52

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025