FCS-CFB Game Preview: Prairie View A&M Panthers (3-2) vs. Alcorn State Braves (0-4)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Jack Spinks–Marino Casem Stadium (capacity ~22,500)

Location: Lorman, Mississippi

Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / SWAC Digital Network

Weather Forecast (Lorman, MS)

Conditions: Mostly clear skies

Temperature: 83°F at kickoff, cooling to 78°F by late afternoon

Humidity: 56–63%

Wind: E 6–8 mph

Impact: Excellent football weather; no precipitation expected; light winds may slightly affect long field goals

Injury Report

Prairie View A&M Panthers: No reported major injuries

Alcorn State Braves: No reported major injuries

Key Player Matchups

QB Trazon Connley (PVAMU) vs Alcorn Secondary

Connley has been steady, averaging ~200 total yards per game. Alcorn’s secondary has been vulnerable, allowing big plays.

RB Ahmad Antoine (PVAMU) vs LB Terreance Ellis (Alcorn)

Antoine is Prairie View’s workhorse back; Ellis leads Alcorn in tackles and must contain him.

QB Aaron Allen (Alcorn) vs PVAMU Pass Rush

Allen has struggled with turnovers; Prairie View’s front seven has forced multiple sacks in recent games.

WR CJ Bolar (Alcorn) vs CB Darius Campbell (PVAMU)

Bolar is Alcorn’s top target; Campbell is Prairie View’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Prairie View A&M (3–2)

W 28–13 vs Grambling State

W 27–24 vs Northwestern State

L 17–38 @ Rice

L 21–27 vs UTRGV

W 22–21 @ Texas Southern

Offense: 23.0 PPG Defense: 24.6 PPG

Alcorn State (0–4)

L 20–24 vs Arkansas–Pine Bluff

L 0–63 @ Mississippi State

L 31–41 @ Alabama A&M

L 10–20 @ Northwestern State

Offense: 15.2 PPG Defense: 37.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Alcorn State leads the series, but Prairie View has been competitive in recent years.

Recent Meetings:

2024: Prairie View 26 – Alcorn 13

2023: Alcorn 23 – Prairie View 20

2022: Prairie View 23 – Alcorn 16

Trend: Last three meetings have all been decided by 10 points or fewer.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Prairie View: 3–2 ATS last 5

Alcorn: 1–4 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

Prairie View has covered 2 of last 3 vs Alcorn

Alcorn has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 overall

Projected Score: Prairie View A&M 27 – Alcorn State 21

Game Odds

Prairie View A&M Panthers        – 2

Alcorn State Braves                         47

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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