FCS-CFB Game Preview: Charleston Southern Buccaneers (0-3) vs. William & Mary Tribe (1-2)

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Kickoff: 4:00 PM ET
Venue: Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field, Williamsburg, Virginia (Capacity: ~11,646)
Broadcast: FloCollege / Radio: 92.3 FM The Tide

Weather Forecast (Williamsburg, VA)

Temperature: ~77°F (25°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by evening

Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)

Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Charleston Southern (0–3, OVC–Big South):

QB Zachary Osborne – Healthy, 398 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs through 3 games.

RB Kendrick Baldwin – Healthy, 150 yards, 1 TD.

WR Chris Rhone – Healthy, 116 yards receiving.

William & Mary (1–2, 1–0 CAA):

QB Tyler Hughes – Healthy, 430 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT.

RB Reggie Raymond – Healthy, 138 yards, 2 TDs.

WR Deven Thompson – Healthy, 194 yards, 2 TDs; ranks 16th nationally in yards per catch (21.5).

LB Luke Banbury – Healthy, 39 tackles in 3 games, ranks 3rd nationally in tackles per game.

Key Player Matchups

QB Zachary Osborne (CSU) vs. W&M Secondary

Osborne has struggled with turnovers; W&M’s defense thrives on pressure and ranks among the least penalized units nationally.

RB Kendrick Baldwin (CSU) vs. W&M Front Seven

Baldwin is CSU’s most consistent offensive weapon; W&M linebackers led by Banbury will look to shut him down.

WR Deven Thompson (W&M) vs. CSU Corners

Thompson’s big-play ability (21.5 yards per catch) makes him a constant deep threat.

LB Luke Banbury (W&M) vs. CSU QB/RB Duo

Banbury’s tackling and pass breakups (leads FCS in PBUs) could swing momentum.

Recent Team Form

Charleston Southern Buccaneers (0–3)

9/13: L 35–28 vs. Lindenwood

9/6: L 13–0 @ Coastal Carolina (FBS)

8/30: L 45–3 @ Vanderbilt (FBS)

Trend: Offense averaging just 10.3 PPG; defense allowing 31+ PPG.

William & Mary Tribe (1–2, 1–0 CAA)

9/13: L 55–16 @ Virginia (FBS)

9/6: W 28–27 vs. Maine (CAA)

8/30: L 23–21 @ Furman

Trend: Both FCS games decided by 2 points or fewer; Tribe ranks 2nd nationally in fewest turnovers (1 total).

Series History

All-time series: William & Mary leads 1–0.

Last meeting: W&M defeated CSU in Williamsburg.

This is only the second-ever meeting between the programs.

Betting Trends

Charleston Southern:

0–3 SU in last 3 games.

1–2 ATS in last 3.

Unders hit in 2 of last 3.

William & Mary:

1–2 SU in last 3 games.

0–3 ATS in last 3.

Overs hit in 2 of last 3.

Head-to-Head: W&M covered in their only prior meeting.

Historical Betting Results

Charleston Southern: Struggles ATS vs. CAA opponents; offense rarely clears 20 points against ranked FCS defenses.

William & Mary: Strong SU at home, but 0–3 ATS in 2025 so far.

CAA vs. OVC–Big South Trends: CAA teams cover ~62% of the time in September non-conference games.

Game Odds

Charleston Southern Buccaneers              49.5

William & Mary Tribe                                    – 24.5

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