Venue & Game Info
Stadium: ASU Stadium (26,500 capacity)
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local SWAC Network
Special Note: This is Alabama State’s Homecoming 2025
Weather Forecast (Montgomery, AL)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~81°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by late afternoon
Wind: 7–11 mph, light crosswind
Impact: Passing/kicking game minimally affected; ideal football weather
Injury Report
Bethune‑Cookman Wildcats:
QB Walter Simmons III – Probable (minor shoulder soreness)
RB Que’Shaun Byrd – Questionable (ankle)
Alabama State Hornets:
WR Kisean Johnson – Probable (hamstring tightness)
LB Colton Adams – Questionable (knee)
Key Player Matchups
QB Walter Simmons III (BCU) vs DB Keenan Isaac (ALST)
Simmons’ dual‑threat ability is BCU’s offensive engine; Isaac is ASU’s top cover corner.
RB Que’Shaun Byrd (BCU) vs LB Colton Adams (ALST)
Byrd’s explosiveness could test ASU’s run defense if Adams is limited.
QB Dematrius Davis (ALST) vs BCU Secondary
Davis is a dynamic passer/runner; BCU has struggled against mobile quarterbacks.
Recent Team Form
Bethune‑Cookman Wildcats (2–3)
Last 5: W, L, L, L, L
Offense: 21.4 PPG Defense: 34.7 PPG
Road struggles: winless away from Daytona Beach this season
Alabama State Hornets (3–1)
Last 5: W, W, L, W, L
Offense: 27.8 PPG Defense: 20.5 PPG
Strong at home: 2–0 at ASU Stadium this season
Series History
All‑time: Alabama State leads 6–3
Recent:
2024: Alabama State 31–14
2023: Alabama State 19–14
Trend: ASU has won 3 straight in the series
ATS (Against the Spread):
BCU: 2–3 ATS last 5
ALST: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Alabama State has covered in 2 of last 3 vs BCU
BCU has failed to cover 4 of last 5 road games
Projected Score: Alabama State 34 – Bethune‑Cookman 17
Game Odds
Bethune‑Cookman Wildcats 57
Alabama State Hornets – 16.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
