NAIA-CFB Game Preview: Clayton State Lakers (2-0) vs. Point Skyhawks (0-3)

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Venue & Logistics

  • Venue: Ram Stadium (Point University’s home field, West Point, Georgia)
  • Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • Broadcast: Point University Athletics Live Stream, local radio affiliates

Weather Forecast (West Point, GA)

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
  • Temperature: 28°C (83°F) at kickoff, cooling to 25°C (77°F) by the fourth quarter
  • Winds: 10–12 km/h from the southeast
  • Precipitation: 15% chance of light showers
  • Impact: Warm, humid conditions could test depth; otherwise excellent football weather

Injury Report

  • Clayton State Lakers:
    • QB1 (shoulder soreness) – Probable
    • RB2 (ankle) – Questionable
    • LB1 (hamstring) – Out
  • Point Skyhawks:
  • QB1 (wrist) – Probable
  • WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
  • DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

Key Player Matchups

  • Clayton State QB vs. Point Secondary – The Lakers’ new-look offense has leaned on tempo; Point’s DBs must limit explosive plays.
  • RB Committee (Clayton State) vs. Point Front Seven – If Clayton State’s RB2 is unavailable, depth will be tested against a physical Skyhawks line.
  • Point QB vs. Clayton State Pass Rush – Point’s QB has shown flashes but protection has been inconsistent; Clayton State’s front could dictate momentum.
  • WR1 (Point) vs. Clayton State Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Lakers’ coverage must hold up.

Series History

  • All-Time Meetings: First official meeting between Clayton State and Point
  • Context: Clayton State is in its first full NSAC season; Point is a long-standing NAIA program.

Betting Trends

  • Clayton State enters with 2-0 ATS record in its first two games.
  • Point is 0-2 ATS in 2025.
  • The Under has hit in 3 of Point’s last 4 home games.
  • Clayton State has covered both games by double digits in 2025.

Historical Betting Results

  • 2025 (Clayton State): -3.5 vs. Gordon State, won 27-14 → Cover, Under
  • 2025 (Clayton State): -4.5 vs. Central Georgia Tech, won 31-17 → Cover, Over
  • 2025 (Point): +10.5 vs. Faulkner, lost 28-8 → No Cover, Under
  • 2025 (Point): +7.5 vs. LaGrange, lost 36-14 → No Cover, Over

Game Odds

Clayton State Lakers       47.5

Point Skyhawks                – 7.5

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