FCS-CFB Game Preview: Miles Golden Bears (0–4) vs. Morgan State Bears (1-3)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET

Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Capacity: ~67,000

Event: 41st Annual Circle City Classic – a showcase HBCU football event with parade, pep rally, and Battle of the Bands

Broadcast: WEAA 88.9 FM (radio), SiriusXM 386/988, ESPN+ streaming

Weather Forecast (Indianapolis, IN)

Kickoff Temperature: ~71°F (22°C)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, mild

Wind: 6–9 mph from the southwest

Precipitation: ~10% chance of light showers

Impact: Ideal football weather; no disruptions expected.

Injury Report

Miles College Golden Bears (SIAC):

QB Kobe Muasau – healthy, 544 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs.

RB Jason Collins Jr. – healthy, 301 rushing yards, 5 TDs.

WR J. Kennerly Jr. – healthy, 82 receiving yards.

LB E. Hunter – healthy, team leader with 35 tackles.

Morgan State Bears (MEAC):

QB Kobe Muasau (starter) – healthy, 52/80 passing, 544 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs.

RB Jason Collins Jr. – healthy, MEAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, 301 yards, 5 TDs.

WRs rotation intact.

No major injuries reported.

Key Player Matchups

QB Kobe Muasau (Miles) vs. Morgan State Secondary

Muasau has struggled with turnovers (3 INTs).

Morgan’s defense pitched a shutout vs. Central Connecticut (27–0) in Week 4.

RB Jason Collins Jr. (Morgan State) vs. Miles Front Seven

Collins Jr. is the Bears’ offensive centerpiece, averaging 75 ypg.

Miles has allowed 40+ points in every game this season.

Miles Offensive Line vs. Morgan State Pass Rush

Miles has struggled to protect the QB, giving up multiple sacks per game.

Morgan’s front seven is aggressive and opportunistic.

Recent Team Form

Miles College Golden Bears (0–4)

L 45–19 vs. Savannah State (Week 4)

L 37–9 @ Alabama State (Week 3)

L 46–14 @ Edward Waters (Week 2)

L 45–3 vs. Valdosta State (Week 1)

Strengths: RB Collins Jr. is a bright spot.

Weaknesses: Defense allowing 42.7 ppg, offense averaging under 15 ppg.

Morgan State Bears (1–3)

W 27–0 vs. Central Connecticut (Week 4)

L 60–0 @ Toledo (Week 3, FBS)

L 27–22 vs. Towson (Week 2)

L 38–21 @ South Alabama (Week 1, FBS)

Strengths: Defense capable of dominance (shutout win).

Weaknesses: Inconsistent QB play, turnovers.

Conference vs. Conference

Miles College: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC, Division II HBCU).

Morgan State: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC, Division I FCS HBCU).

This is a non-conference HBCU showcase game.

Series History

First-ever meeting between Miles and Morgan State.

Betting Trends

Miles College:

0–4 ATS in 2025.

1–6 ATS in last 7 road games.

4 of last 5 games have gone Over.

Morgan State:

2–2 ATS in 2025.

4–1 ATS in last 5 non-conference FCS games.

3 of last 5 games have gone Under.

Historical Betting Results

No prior head-to-head betting history.

Morgan State: Covered -6.5 in 27–0 win vs. CCSU (Week 4, 2025).

Miles: Failed to cover +24.5 in 45–19 loss vs. Savannah State (Week 4, 2025).

Game Odds

Miles Golden Bears        49

Morgan State Bears        – 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025