Venue & Game Info
Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Location: Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, Louisiana (Capacity: ~7,408)
Broadcast: ESPN+ Radio: KSLU 90.9 FM / MVSU Radio Network
Notable: First meeting between the programs since Southeastern Louisiana reinstated football in 2003
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Mostly sunny to clear
Temperature at Kickoff: ~87°F, “feels like” low 90s
Humidity: ~62%
Wind: Light SSW at 5–7 mph
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm, humid conditions — could affect stamina in the second half
Injury & Availability Report
Southeastern Louisiana:
No major starters ruled out
QB Cephus Camp healthy; 122 pass yds, 1 INT in opener
RB Jessie Henry (team-high rushing yards) available
Mississippi Valley State:
No major starters ruled out
QB Jamari Brown healthy; 146 pass yds, 2 TD in opener, plus 87 rush yds
WR Malik Norris (73-yd TD reception vs. Southern) active
Recent Form
Southeastern Louisiana:
W 19–16 at Nicholls — defense forced 2 turnovers, special teams sealed win
L 24–0 at Louisiana Tech — offense shut out, defense kept game respectable
Mississippi Valley State:
L 34–29 vs. Southern — late rally fell short, Brown accounted for 3 TDs
L 45–3 at Miami (FL) — overmatched by ACC opponent
Series History
All-Time: First recorded meeting
Betting Trends
Southeastern Louisiana: 5–2 ATS in last 7 home games vs. non-conference opponents
Mississippi Valley State: 3–7 ATS in last 10 road games
Under has hit in 4 of SELA’s last 5 games
Game Odds
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 47.5
Southeastern Louisiana Lions – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
