D2-CFB Game Preview: Seton Hill Griffins (2-1) vs. West Chester Golden Rams (1-1)

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Venue: John A. Farrell Stadium, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Kickoff Time: 2:00 PM ET

Weather Forecast (West Chester, PA)

Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon

Temperature: ~77°F (25°C) at kickoff, cooling to 70°F (21°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 5–9 mph from the southwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected

Injury Report

Seton Hill Griffins:

QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

West Chester Golden Rams:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

Seton Hill QB1 vs. West Chester Secondary – Griffins’ passing game has been efficient; Rams’ DBs are thin with a starter out.

West Chester QB1 vs. Seton Hill Pass Rush – Golden Rams’ offense thrives on balance; Griffins’ defensive front must disrupt rhythm.

RB Committee (Seton Hill) vs. West Chester Front Seven – Griffins’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Rams must win the line of scrimmage.

WR1 (West Chester) vs. Seton Hill Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Seton Hill must double him to avoid explosive plays.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: Limited history between the programs.

Most Recent: West Chester defeated Seton Hill in their last meeting.

Trend: Golden Rams have historically had the upper hand in PSAC crossover games.

Betting Trends

Seton Hill is 2-5 ATS in last 7 PSAC road games.

West Chester is 5-2 ATS in last 7 home games.

The Over has hit in 4 of Seton Hill’s last 6 games.

West Chester is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. Seton Hill.

Historical Betting Results

2024: West Chester -7.5, won 31-20 → Cover, Over

2023: West Chester -6.5, won 28-17 → Cover, Under

2022: West Chester -3.5, won 24-21 → Cover, Over

Game Odds

Seton Hill Griffins                            52.5

West Chester Golden Rams         – 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025