Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Mitchell Stadium (capacity ~10,000)
Location: Bluefield, West Virginia
Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET
Broadcast: Team1Sports / CIAA Network
Weather Forecast (Bluefield, WV)
Conditions: Partly cloudy skies, mild fall day
Temperature: ~69°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by afternoon
Wind: 6–9 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Shaw Bears:
QB J. Carter – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Malik Brown – Questionable (hamstring)
Bluefield State Big Blue:
QB D. Johnson – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Baker – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB J. Carter (Shaw) vs Bluefield State Secondary
Carter has shown flashes of mobility but must limit turnovers against a defense that has struggled but is opportunistic at home.
RB Chris Baker (Bluefield St.) vs Shaw Front Seven
Baker is Big Blue’s most consistent offensive weapon; Shaw’s defense has been inconsistent against the run.
WR Malik Brown (Shaw) vs CB Jordan Carter (Bluefield St.)
Brown is Shaw’s top deep threat; Carter is Bluefield’s best cover corner.
QB D. Johnson (Bluefield St.) vs Shaw Pass Rush
Johnson has been inconsistent but has the arm to stretch the field; Shaw must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
Recent Team Form
Shaw Bears (1–2, 1–0 CIAA)
W 36–21 @ Lincoln (PA)
L 14–6 @ Ferrum
L 51–7 vs Albany State
Offense: 16.3 PPG Defense: 29.3 PPG
Bluefield State Big Blue (1–2, 0–0 CIAA)
L 72–7 @ Wingate
W 38–31 vs Concord
L 49–23 vs Tusculum
Offense: 21.3 PPG Defense: 50.0 PPG
Series History
All‑time: First‑ever official CIAA meeting between Shaw and Bluefield State
Trend: Both teams are in rebuilding phases, making this a fresh rivalry opportunity.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Shaw: 2–3 ATS last 5
Bluefield State: 1–4 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
Shaw has covered in 2 of last 3 despite losses
Bluefield State has failed to cover in 3 of last 4
Projected Score: Shaw 27 – Bluefield State 20
Game Odds
Shaw Bears – 6
Bluefield State Big Blue 52
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
