Venue: Roebuck Stadium, Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET
Weather Forecast (Elizabeth City, NC)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall day
Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling to 68°F (20°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 6–10 mph from the northeast
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Fayetteville State Broncos:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Elizabeth City State Vikings:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Fayetteville State QB1 vs. ECSU Secondary – Broncos’ passing game has been inconsistent; Vikings’ DBs must capitalize on turnover chances.
ECSU QB1 vs. FSU Pass Rush – Vikings’ offense has shown flashes but protection has been an issue; FSU’s defensive front could dominate.
RB Committee (Fayetteville State) vs. ECSU Front Seven – Broncos’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Vikings must win the line of scrimmage.
WR1 (ECSU) vs. FSU Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Broncos must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Fayetteville State leads the series comfortably.
Most Recent: FSU defeated ECSU in 2024.
Trend: Broncos have dominated the matchup in recent years, including multiple double-digit wins.
Betting Trends
Fayetteville State is 5-2 ATS in last 7 CIAA games.
Elizabeth City State is 2-6 ATS in last 8 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of FSU’s last 6 games.
FSU is 4-0 SU in last 4 vs. ECSU.
Historical Betting Results
2024: FSU -10.5, won 28-7 → Cover, Under
2023: FSU -7.5, won 31-14 → Cover, Under
2022: FSU -6.5, won 24-10 → Cover, Under
2021: FSU -5.5, won 21-17 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Fayetteville Broncos – 7.5
Elizabeth City Vikings 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
