D2-CFB Game Preview: West Florida Argonauts (3-0) vs. North Greenville Crusaders (1-2)

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Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT
Venue: Younts Stadium, Tigerville, South Carolina (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GSC Digital Network / Local radio coverage

Weather Forecast (Tigerville, SC)

Temperature: ~79°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Ideal football weather; no weather-related disruptions expected.

Injury Report

West Florida (3–0, GSC):

QB Peewee Jarrett – Healthy; 8 TDs, 1 INT through three games.

RB Shomari Mason – Healthy; 280 rushing yards, 3 TDs.

WR David Durden – Healthy; 15 receptions, 3 TDs.

Defense – No major injuries; unit has allowed just 20.3 PPG.

North Greenville (1–2, GSC):

QB Dylan Ramirez – Healthy; 4 TDs, 3 INTs.

RB Noah Grove – Questionable (ankle); team’s leading rusher.

WR Aaron Watson – Healthy; 12 receptions, 2 TDs.

Defense – Depth concerns after giving up 40+ in two of three games.

Key Player Matchups

QB Peewee Jarrett (UWF) vs. NGU Secondary

Jarrett’s efficiency and deep-ball accuracy will test a Crusaders defense that has struggled against explosive plays.

RB Shomari Mason (UWF) vs. NGU Front Seven

Mason’s ability to control tempo on the ground could open up play-action opportunities.

QB Dylan Ramirez (NGU) vs. UWF Pass Rush

Ramirez must avoid turnovers against a defense that thrives on pressure and has forced multiple takeaways.

WR David Durden (UWF) vs. NGU Corners

Durden’s size and red-zone ability create a mismatch that NGU must account for.

Recent Team Form

West Florida Argonauts (3–0, GSC)

9/13: W 42–20 vs. Shorter

9/6: W 28–7 @ Kentucky Wesleyan

8/29: W 48–21 vs. #14 Lenoir-Rhyne

Trend: Offense averaging 39.3 PPG; defense allowing just 16.0 PPG.

North Greenville Crusaders (1–2, GSC)

9/13: L 41–28 vs. Barton

9/6: L 70–20 @ Delta State

8/30: W 28–14 vs. Erskine

Trend: Offense averaging 25.3 PPG; defense allowing 41.7 PPG.

Series History

All-time series: West Florida leads 2–0.

Last meeting (2024): West Florida won 35–14 in Pensacola.

2023: West Florida won 48–24 in Tigerville.

NGU has never beaten UWF since the Argos joined the GSC.

Betting Trends

West Florida:

5–0 SU in last 5 games.

4–1 ATS in last 5.

Overs hit in 3 of last 5.

North Greenville:

1–4 SU in last 5 games.

1–4 ATS in last 5.

Overs hit in 4 of last 5.

Head-to-Head: West Florida has covered in both prior meetings.

Historical Betting Results

West Florida: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; overs common when offense is rolling.

North Greenville: Struggles ATS in GSC play; overs frequent due to defensive lapses.

GSC Trends: Ranked road favorites cover ~63% of the time in September conference games.

Game Odds

West Florida Argonauts                 – 21

North Greenville Crusaders        57

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