Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Roebuck Stadium (capacity ~5,000)
Location: Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: CIAA Network / ESPN+ simulcast
Weather Forecast (Elizabeth City, NC)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~73°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 5–7 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Livingstone Blue Bears:
QB J. Williams – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR T. Johnson – Questionable (hamstring)
Elizabeth City State Vikings:
QB C. Harris – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB M. Daniels – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB J. Williams (Livingstone) vs ECSU Secondary
Williams has managed games well during Livingstone’s 3‑game win streak.
RB M. Daniels (ECSU) vs Livingstone Front Seven
Daniels is ECSU’s most reliable offensive weapon; Livingstone’s defense has been stout against the run.
WR T. Johnson (Livingstone) vs CB J. Carter (ECSU)
Johnson is the Blue Bears’ top target; Carter is ECSU’s best cover corner.
QB C. Harris (ECSU) vs Livingstone Pass Rush
Harris has struggled under pressure; Livingstone has been generating sacks consistently.
Recent Team Form
Livingstone (3–1, 2–0 CIAA)
W 17–16 vs Bowie State
W 28–17 @ Allen
W 21–14 vs Lincoln (PA)
L 39–10 @ Chowan
Offense: 19.0 PPG Defense: 21.5 PPG
Elizabeth City State (0–4, 0–2 CIAA)
L 51–8 vs Fayetteville State
L 21–17 vs Johnson C. Smith
L 27–20 @ Hampton
L 28–14 @ Chowan
Offense: 14.8 PPG Defense: 31.7 PPG
Series History
All‑time: ECSU leads the series historically
Recent:
2024: Livingstone 23–17
2022: Livingstone 19–0
2021: ECSU 19–13 (last ECSU win at Roebuck Stadium)
Trend: Livingstone has won 2 straight, but ECSU has been competitive at home.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Livingstone: 3–1 ATS last 4
ECSU: 1–3 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Livingstone has covered in 2 straight vs ECSU
ECSU has failed to cover in 4 of last 5 CIAA games
Projected Score: Livingstone 24 – Elizabeth City State 17
Game Odds
Livingstone Blue Bears – 3
Elizabeth City State Vikings 46.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
