D2-CFB Game Preview: North Greenville Crusaders (1-3) vs. Erskine Flying Fleet (0-5)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: Dixie High School Stadium, Due West, South Carolina

Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. ET

Broadcast: ESPN+ / Conference Carolinas Digital Network

Weather Forecast (Due West, SC)

Kickoff Temp: ~75°F

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light clouds

Wind: N at 6–8 mph

Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather

Injury Report

North Greenville: No major injuries reported; QB rotation intact

Erskine: No major injuries reported; WR corps expected to play

Player Matchups

North Greenville Crusaders

QB Dylan Ramirez: 1,050 yards, 9 TD, 6 INT; strong-armed passer

RB committee backfield: 140 YPG rushing

WR Tra’Shaun Timmons: 320 yards, 3 TD; deep threat

Defense: Allowing 29.8 PPG, but opportunistic with 6 INTs

Erskine Flying Fleet

QB Caleb Taylor: 5 TD, 6 INT; needs consistency

RB Micah Robinson: 327 yards, 2 TD; physical runner

WR Joseph Towler: 257 yards, 2 TD; reliable possession target

Defense: Allowing 42.6 PPG, among worst in DII

Key Battle: North Greenville’s passing attack vs. Erskine’s secondary, which has been vulnerable to explosive plays.

Team Records & Recent Form

North Greenville

L @ Delta State 41-9

W vs Barton 41-28

L vs West Florida 25-17

L vs West Alabama 44-17

W @ Chowan 31-27

Erskine

L @ Anderson (SC) 35-7

L @ Presbyterian 42-14

L vs Brevard 38-34

L @ Delta State 52-0

L vs UNC Pembroke 44-7

Series History

All-time: North Greenville leads 2-0

Last meeting (Oct 19, 2024): North Greenville 52, Erskine 35

First meeting (2021): North Greenville 38, Erskine 7

Betting Trends

North Greenville: 1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS; 3-1 O/U

Erskine: 0-5 SU, 1-4 ATS; 4-1 O/U

NGU has covered in both prior meetings vs Erskine

Erskine has lost 10 straight games dating back to 2024

Game Odds

North Greenville Crusaders        – 13.5

Erskine Flying Fleet                         54

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025