D2-CFB Game Preview: Kentucky State Thorobreds (3-2) vs. Miles Golden Bears (0-5)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Albert J. Sloan–Alumni Stadium (capacity ~8,500)

Location: Fairfield, Alabama

Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM CT (4:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / SIAC Digital Network

Special Note: Miles College Homecoming 2025

Weather Forecast (Fairfield, AL)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon

Temperature: ~82°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by evening

Wind: 5–8 mph

Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking

Injury Report

Kentucky State Thorobreds (3–2, 3–1 SIAC):

QB Kierston Russell – Probable (ankle soreness)

RB Jaylen Myers – Questionable (hamstring)

Miles Golden Bears (0–5, 0–2 SIAC):

QB Cameron Davis – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Jalen Reed – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Kierston Russell (KSU) vs Miles Secondary

Russell has been steady in KSU’s 3–2 start, but Miles’ defense has been opportunistic despite losses.

RB Jaylen Myers (KSU) vs LB Tyler Ross (Miles)

Myers is KSU’s workhorse; Ross leads Miles in tackles.

QB Cameron Davis (Miles) vs KSU Pass Rush

Davis has struggled under pressure; KSU’s front seven averages multiple sacks per game.

WR Jalen Reed (Miles) vs CB Marcus Hall (KSU)

Reed is Miles’ top target; Hall is KSU’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Kentucky State (3–2, 3–1 SIAC):

W 37–20 @ Savannah State (9/27/25)

W 35–17 @ Morehouse (9/20/25)

L 49–21 vs Albany State (9/6/25)

W 34–24 vs Central State (8/30/25, Detroit Classic)

L 37–31 @ Grambling (9/13/25, non‑conference)

Offense: ~32.8 PPG Defense: ~28.8 PPG

Miles College (0–5, 0–2 SIAC):

L 24–17 @ Morgan State (9/27/25)

L 45–19 vs Savannah State (9/20/25)

L 37–9 @ Alabama State (9/13/25)

L 46–14 vs Edward Waters (9/6/25)

L 45–3 @ Virginia Union (8/31/25)

Offense: ~12.4 PPG Defense: ~39.4 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Miles leads the modern series, but KSU has closed the gap in recent years.

Recent:

2024: Kentucky State 28–14

2023: Miles 21–17

2022: Kentucky State 35–20

Trend: The last three meetings have been competitive, with KSU winning 2 of 3.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Kentucky State: 3–2 ATS last 5

Miles: 0–5 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

KSU covered in 2024’s 28–14 win

Miles has failed to cover in 5 straight games

Projected Score: Kentucky State 34 – Miles 14

Game Odds

Kentucky State Thorobreds         – 13.5

Miles Golden Bears                        51

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

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