Kickoff: Saturday, September 13, 2025 — 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
Capacity: ~5,000
Coverage: National HBCU broadcast (Unity Classic), PSAC/CIAA/SIAC streaming partners, local radio in Richmond, VA & Jacksonville, FL
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Mostly sunny, humid
Kickoff Temperature: ~85°F (29°C)
Wind: 6–8 mph from the east
Precipitation Chance: ~15%
Impact: Warm, sticky conditions could test depth and conditioning; minimal wind impact on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Virginia Union Panthers
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 3-TD performance vs. Millersville
RB1 (Probable) – 100+ yards rushing in opener, no reported injury
WR2 (Questionable) – Minor ankle sprain, game-time decision
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
Edward Waters Tigers
QB DJ Boney (Probable) – Dual-threat transfer from FAMU, expected to start
RB1 (Probable) – No reported injury after 90-yard rushing opener
WR1 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, limited in practice
CB1 (Out) – Knee injury, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
Virginia Union
Week 1: Defeated Millersville 45–3 — dominant on both sides, +3 turnover margin
2024 Finish: 10–2 overall, CIAA champions, NCAA DII playoff berth
Strength: Balanced offense, physical defense, elite special teams
Edward Waters
Week 1: Defeated Savannah State 41–14 — explosive offense, opportunistic defense
2024 Finish: 6–5 overall, 4–3 SIAC
Strength: Athletic QB play, aggressive secondary
Series History
All-Time: First-ever meeting — inaugural Unity Classic
Context: Interconference HBCU showcase between CIAA and SIAC powers; part of a three-day cultural and athletic celebration in Jacksonville
Key Player Matchups
VUU QB vs. EWU Secondary: Panthers’ efficient passing attack vs. a Tigers defense missing a starting cornerback
EWU QB DJ Boney vs. VUU Front Seven: Dual-threat mobility could challenge a disciplined Virginia Union pass rush
Special Teams: VUU kicker perfect in opener; EWU return unit averaged 28 yards per kick return in Week 1
Betting Trends
Virginia Union is 9-1 ATS in last 10 games vs. non-conference opponents
Edward Waters is 4-6 ATS in last 10 home games
The Over has hit in 5 of the last 6 Edward Waters games
Game Odds
Virginia Union Panthers – 14.5
Edward Waters Tigers 52.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
