Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, Tuskegee, Alabama (Capacity ~10,000, natural grass)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SIAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Tuskegee, AL)
Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm, dry conditions — ideal for a fast-paced game
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-II/HBCU programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Fort Valley State Wildcats:
QB healthy, but protection has been an issue (sacked 6 times in last 2 games).
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary missing one starter (questionable).
Tuskegee Golden Tigers:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 2 early-season wins.
WR1 probable (hamstring).
Defensive line fully intact.
Key Player Matchups
Tuskegee QB vs. Fort Valley Secondary
Tuskegee has leaned on efficient passing in wins, but Fort Valley’s DBs are opportunistic despite giving up big plays.
Fort Valley RB vs. Tuskegee Front Seven
Fort Valley has struggled to establish the run in losses. Tuskegee’s defensive line has been stout, holding Central State to 0 points earlier this year.
Turnover Battle
Tuskegee has forced multiple turnovers in 3 of 4 games. Fort Valley must protect the ball to stay competitive.
Recent Team Form
Tuskegee Golden Tigers (2–2, 1–1 SIAC):
L @ Benedict (45–24)
L @ Jackson State (30–0)
W vs Central State (33–0)
W vs Winston-Salem State (20–17)
Strength: Defense capable of shutouts, balanced offense in wins.
Weakness: Inconsistent scoring against top-tier opponents.
Fort Valley State Wildcats (0–2, 0–1 SIAC):
L @ Clark Atlanta (26–21)
L vs West Alabama (27–17)
Strength: Passing game shows flashes of explosiveness.
Weakness: Defense allowing 26+ PPG, struggles in 4th quarter.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are SIAC East Division rivals.
Tuskegee: A perennial contender, looking to rebound after two tough losses.
Fort Valley State: Winless so far, desperate to avoid a 0–3 start in league play.
Series History
All-time series: Tuskegee leads comfortably.
Recent meetings:
2024: Tuskegee 37, Fort Valley State 31
2023: Tuskegee 28, Fort Valley State 20
Trend: Tuskegee has won the last two meetings, both close contests decided by one score.
Projected Line: Tuskegee -7.5 O/U 52.0
Betting Trends:
Tuskegee is 2–2 ATS this season (modeled).
Fort Valley State is 0–2 ATS this season.
Tuskegee games have gone Over in 2 of 4.
Fort Valley games have gone Over in both contests.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Tuskegee -3.5 (covered, won 37–31)
2023: Tuskegee -6.5 (covered, won 28–20)
2022: Fort Valley State +7.5 (covered, lost 21–17)
2021: Tuskegee -4.5 (covered, won 23–14)
Game Odds
Fort Valley State Wildcats 49
Tuskegee Golden Tigers – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
