Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Wildcat Stadium, Fort Valley, Georgia (Capacity: ~10,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local radio (FVSU Sports Network)
Weather Forecast (Fort Valley, GA)
Temperature: ~88°F (31°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth and conditioning, especially in the second half.
Injury Report
Delta State (2–1, Gulf South Conference):
QB Patrick Shegog – Healthy, dual-threat leader, 5 total TDs through 3 games.
RB Jarrious Johnson – Healthy, 220 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
WR Robert Lockhart – Healthy, 180 yards receiving, 2 TDs.
Fort Valley State (0–2, SIAC):
QB Tyrell Jackson – Healthy, 3 TDs, 2 INTs.
RB Kendall Bohler – Questionable (ankle), team’s leading rusher.
WR Chris Ingram – Healthy, 12 receptions, 1 TD.
Key Player Matchups
QB Patrick Shegog (DSU) vs. FVSU Secondary
Shegog’s dual-threat ability will test a Wildcats defense that has allowed multiple passing TDs in both games.
RB Jarrious Johnson (DSU) vs. FVSU Front Seven
Johnson’s ability to establish the run could open up play-action opportunities.
QB Tyrell Jackson (FVSU) vs. DSU Pass Rush
Jackson must avoid turnovers against a Statesmen defense that thrives on pressure.
WR Robert Lockhart (DSU) vs. FVSU Corners
Lockhart’s big-play ability could stretch the field and create mismatches.
Recent Team Form
Delta State Statesmen (2–1, GSC)
9/13: L 25–21 @ UNC Pembroke
9/6: W 41–9 vs. North Greenville
8/28: W 31–23 vs. Central Missouri
Trend: Offense averaging 31 PPG; defense allowing 19.
Fort Valley State Wildcats (0–2, SIAC)
9/11: L 26–21 @ Clark Atlanta
8/30: L 27–17 vs. West Alabama
Trend: Offense averaging 19 PPG; defense allowing 26.5.
Series History
All-time series: Delta State leads 1–0.
Last meeting (2024): Delta State won 27–24 in Cleveland, MS.
This is the first-ever meeting in Fort Valley, GA.
Betting Trends
Delta State:
4–1 SU in last 5 games.
3–2 ATS in last 5.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
Fort Valley State:
1–4 SU in last 5 games.
2–3 ATS in last 5.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
Head-to-Head: Delta State covered in their only prior meeting (2024).
Historical Betting Results
Delta State: Profitable ATS as a road favorite; unders common when defense controls tempo.
Fort Valley State: Struggles ATS against ranked or GSC opponents; overs frequent when defense collapses.
GSC vs. SIAC Trends: GSC teams cover ~65% of the time in September non-conference games.
Game Odds
Delta State Statesmen – 10.5
Fort Valley State Wildcats 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
