D3-CFB Game Preview: Roanoke Maroons (1-0) vs. Greensboro Pride (1-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Matchup: Roanoke College Maroons at Greensboro College Pride

Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Jamieson Stadium, 321 College Road, Greensboro, NC 27410

Broadcast: Likely USA South / ODAC streaming coverage via school athletics sites

Weather Forecast (Greensboro, NC)

Kickoff Temp: ~81°F (27°C)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light southwest wind (5–7 mph)

Impact: Warm but comfortable — minimal effect on passing or kicking.

Injury Report

(Division III programs release limited public injury data; statuses often confirmed on game day)
Greensboro Pride:

No confirmed public injuries; expected to return most starters from Week 1 loss to Maryville.

Roanoke Maroons:

No confirmed public injuries; starting QB and defensive leaders expected to be active after Week 1 win over Virginia Lynchburg.

Recent Form (Last 5 Games incl. 2024)

Roanoke: W-W-L-L-W — Defense allowing just 14.6 PPG in last three wins.
Greensboro: L-L-W-L-L — Offense averaging 13.2 PPG in that span.

Series History

All-Time: First recorded meeting between the programs.

Trend: No head-to-head data; both teams seeking to establish bragging rights in this new matchup.

Key Player Matchups

QB Battle:

Roanoke: Efficient Week 1 showing with balanced pass/run attack; avoided turnovers.

Greensboro: Struggled in opener vs. Maryville’s pass rush; needs quicker reads and better protection.

Skill Positions:

Roanoke RB1 vs. Greensboro front seven — Maroons’ ground game could control tempo.

Greensboro WR1 vs. Roanoke secondary — Pride need explosive plays to keep pace.

Defensive Spotlight:

Roanoke pass rush vs. Greensboro OL — key to disrupting the Pride’s offensive rhythm.

Betting Trends (Historical/Model-Based)

Roanoke has covered a two-score spread in 3 of last 4 wins.

Greensboro has failed to score more than 21 points in 6 of last 8 games.

Under would have cashed in 4 of Roanoke’s last 6 games based on current model totals.

Game Odds

Roanoke Maroons           – 14.5

Greensboro Pride            48

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