FCS-CFB Game Preview: Morehead State Eagles (0-1) vs. Austin Peay Governors (1-1)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET

Location: Fortera Stadium, Clarksville, Tennessee (Capacity: ~10,000)

Broadcast: ESPN+ Radio: Eagle Sports Radio Network (WIVY 96.3 FM) / Governors Sports Network

Notable: Longtime OVC rivalry renewed; first meeting since 2021, when APSU won 59–35

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Mostly clear skies

Temperature at Kickoff: ~83°F, cooling to ~74°F by late 4th quarter

Humidity: 47–56%

Wind: Light ESE to SE at 3 mph

Precipitation: 0% chance throughout game window

Impact: Warm, dry evening — no weather-related handicapping adjustments

Injury & Availability Report

Morehead State: No reported injuries

Austin Peay: No reported injuries

Recent Form

Morehead State:

L 41–13 at Illinois State — defense forced 2 takeaways but allowed 200+ rush yds

2024: 7 wins; defense allowed ≤7 points in 5 games

Austin Peay:

L 28–6 at Georgia — defense held Bulldogs to 14 first-half points before depth wore down

W 34–14 at Middle Tennessee — strong start to season with road FBS upset bid

Series History

All-Time: Morehead State leads 27–19

First Meeting: 1962 — MSU 36, APSU 7

Last Meeting: 2021 — APSU 59, MSU 35

Trend: APSU has won last three meetings (2017, 2018, 2019)

Betting Trends

Austin Peay: 4–1 ATS in last 5 home games vs. non-conference opponents

Morehead State: 2–4 ATS in last 6 vs. FCS scholarship programs

Over has hit in 3 of last 4 meetings

Game Odds

Morehead State Eagles                 49

Austin Peay Governors                  – 21.5

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