FCS-D3-CFB Game Preview: Greensboro Pride (1-1) vs. Davidson Wildcats (0-3)

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Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Davidson College Stadium, Davidson, North Carolina (Capacity: ~5,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Davidson Wildcats Network

Weather Forecast (Davidson, NC)

Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter

Conditions: Clear skies, light winds (4–7 mph)

Impact: Perfect evening football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Greensboro Pride (USA South):

QB Ethan Carter (ankle) – Probable.

RB Jordan Reyes (hamstring) – Questionable.

LB Ethan Wallace (shoulder) – Out.

Davidson Wildcats (Pioneer Football League – FCS Non-Scholarship):

QB Brody Reina (2 TDs, 1 INT through 3 games) – Healthy.

RB Mari Adams (Preseason All-American, 58 yards last week) – Healthy; just 7 yards shy of 5th all-time in program rushing.

WR Ivan Hoyt (2 TDs in 2025) – Healthy.

Key Player Matchups

QB Ethan Carter (Greensboro) vs. Davidson Secondary

Carter must avoid turnovers against a Wildcats defense that has faced three straight FCS scholarship opponents.

RB Jordan Reyes (Greensboro) vs. Davidson Front Seven

If active, Reyes’ ability to run between the tackles could help Greensboro sustain drives.

RB Mari Adams (Davidson) vs. Greensboro Linebackers

Adams is the focal point of Davidson’s offense; his ability to break tackles and control tempo is critical.

WR Ivan Hoyt (Davidson) vs. Greensboro Corners

Hoyt has been a red-zone weapon; Greensboro must contain him to avoid quick strikes.

Recent Team Form

Greensboro Pride (1–1, USA South)

9/6/25: L 21–7 vs. Guilford

9/13/25: W 42–40 @ Methodist

Trend: Offense averaging 24.5 PPG; defense allowing 30.5 PPG. Capable of shootouts but vulnerable defensively.

Davidson Wildcats (0–3, PFL)

9/6/25: L 38–14 @ Chattanooga (FCS)

9/7/25: L 45–7 @ Western Carolina (FCS)

9/13/25: L 72–14 @ No. 15 Tennessee Tech (FCS)

Trend: Brutal opening stretch against scholarship FCS opponents; offense averaging 11.7 PPG, defense allowing 51.7 PPG. Returning home for a much-needed reset.

Series History

Meetings: 1

Davidson leads 1–0

First/Last Meeting: Davidson defeated Greensboro 32–7 on Sept. 10, 2005.

Streak: Davidson, Won 1.

Betting Trends

Greensboro:

2–3 ATS in last 5 games.

4 of last 5 games have gone over the total.

1–4 SU in last 5 road games.

Davidson:

1–4 ATS in last 5 games.

3 of last 5 games have gone under the total.

6–2 SU at Davidson College Stadium since it opened in 2024.

Head-to-Head: Davidson covered in the only prior meeting (2005).

Historical Betting Results

Greensboro: Struggles ATS as a road underdog; overs common due to defensive lapses.

Davidson: Profitable ATS at home; unders frequent when defense holds up.

Cross-Division Trends: FCS non-scholarship teams cover ~62% of the time vs. Division III opponents in September.

Game Odds

Greensboro Pride            54.5

Davidson Wildcats          – 17.5

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