D2-CFB Game Preview: West Alabama Tigers (4-0) vs. North Greenville Crusaders (1-2)

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Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM ET
Venue: Younts Stadium, North Greenville University, Tigerville, South Carolina
Event: Military Appreciation Day
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 72°F, winds 6–8 mph from the northwest, 0% chance of precipitation

Team Overview & Recent Form

West Alabama Tigers

Record: 4–0 overall

Last 4 Games (2025):

W vs. Fort Valley State (27–17)

W vs. Chowan (38–28)

W vs. Charleston (28–24)

W vs. Barton (52–14)

Points For / Against: 145 PF / 83 PA

Streak: W4

Conference: Gulf South Conference (GSC)

Standing: Top-tier contender

Offensive Highlights:

Balanced attack with 7 rushing TDs and 6 passing TDs over last 2 games

Defense has forced 6 turnovers in 4 games

North Greenville Crusaders

Record: 1–3 overall

Last 4 Games (2025):

L vs. Delta State (9–41)

W vs. Shorter (37–17)

L vs. West Florida (14–35)

L vs. Delta State (45–47)

Points For / Against: 105 PF / 140 PA

Streak: L1

Conference: Conference Carolinas

Standing: Mid-tier

Offensive Highlights:

Capable of explosive scoring (47 points vs. Delta State in 2024)

QB shows mobility and deep-ball accuracy

Series History

All-Time Record (Since 2016): North Greenville leads 5–3

Recent Matchups:

2024: West Alabama 17, North Greenville 14

2023: North Greenville 23, West Alabama 16

2022: North Greenville 34, West Alabama 33

Trend: North Greenville won 3 of last 4 before West Alabama’s 2024 win

Largest Margin of Victory: West Alabama 31–14 (2021)

Closest Game: West Alabama 17–14 (2024)

Injury Report

West Alabama: No major injuries reported; full roster expected

North Greenville: LB1 listed as questionable (ankle sprain); WR2 probable after limited practice

Key Matchups to Watch

West Alabama RBs vs. North Greenville Front Seven:
West Alabama’s rushing attack has averaged 180+ yards/game. North Greenville has allowed 200+ rushing yards in 2 of last 3 games.

North Greenville QB vs. West Alabama Secondary:
Crusaders’ QB has shown flashes of brilliance, but West Alabama’s secondary has 5 INTs in 4 games.

Turnover Margin:
West Alabama is +6 in turnover differential; North Greenville is -3. Ball security could swing momentum.

Betting Trends:

West Alabama is 3–1 ATS in last 4 games

North Greenville is 1–3 ATS in last 4 games

Under has hit in 2 of last 3 West Alabama games

West Alabama covered in 2024 matchup

Historical Betting Results

Nov 2, 2024: West Alabama 17, North Greenville 14

Spread: West Alabama -2.5 → Covered

Total: 48.5 → Under hit

Sep 16, 2023: North Greenville 23, West Alabama 16

Spread: West Alabama -3.5 → Did not cover

Total: 49.0 → Under hit

Oct 22, 2022: North Greenville 34, West Alabama 33

Spread: West Alabama -4.5 → Did not cover

Total: 67.0 → Over hit

Game Odds

West Alabama Tigers                     – 5.5

North Greenville Crusaders        53

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

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