Kickoff: 6:05 PM CT
Venue: Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium, Grambling, Louisiana (Capacity: ~19,600)
Broadcast: SWAC TV / ESPN+ / KGRM 91.5 FM Radio
Weather Forecast (Grambling, LA)
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Warm, sticky conditions could test East Texas A&M’s depth against a SWAC roster.
Injury Report
East Texas A&M (Independent):
QB starter – Healthy; offense averaging 21.5 PPG over last two games.
RB committee – Healthy; ground game inconsistent but improving.
WR corps – Healthy; top target averaging 70 YPG.
Defense – No major injuries reported.
Grambling State (SWAC):
QB starter – Healthy; 4 TDs, 2 INTs through three games.
RB rotation – Healthy; averaging 4.2 YPC.
WR deep threat – Healthy; 2 TDs in last two games.
Defense – Healthy; unit has forced 5 turnovers in three games.
Key Player Matchups
ETAM QB vs. Grambling Secondary
Lions’ QB has been turnover-prone; Grambling thrives on interceptions.
RB Committee (ETAM) vs. Grambling Front Seven
Establishing the run is critical for ETAM to avoid becoming one-dimensional.
Grambling QB vs. ETAM Pass Rush
Grambling’s QB has been efficient but pressured often; ETAM must generate sacks to stay close.
WR Corps (Grambling) vs. ETAM Corners
Tigers’ receivers have been reliable in the red zone; could be decisive.
Recent Team Form
East Texas A&M Lions (2–3 last 5)
9/13: L 31–17 vs. Prairie View A&M
9/6: W 28–24 vs. Texas College
8/30: L 35–14 @ McNeese State
Trend: Offense averaging 19.7 PPG; defense allowing 27.3 PPG.
Grambling State Tigers (1–4 last 5)
9/13: L 34–20 @ Jackson State
9/6: W 24–21 vs. Alabama State
8/30: L 41–10 @ Tulane (FBS)
Trend: Offense averaging 18.3 PPG; defense allowing 30.7 PPG.
Series History
First-ever meeting between East Texas A&M and Grambling State.
Betting Trends
East Texas A&M:
2–3 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Grambling State:
1–4 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 2 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: First-ever meeting.
Historical Betting Results
East Texas A&M: Covers more often as an underdog; overs common when defense struggles.
Grambling State: Struggles ATS as a small favorite; unders more frequent at home.
SWAC vs. Independents: SWAC teams cover ~58% of the time in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
East Texas A&M Lions 54.5
Grambling State Tigers – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
