Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Bazemore–Hyder Stadium (capacity ~11,249)
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Blazer Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Valdosta, GA)
Conditions: Partly sunny, humid South Georgia afternoon
Temperature: ~84°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 70s by evening
Wind: 6–9 mph
Impact: Warm, sticky conditions could test depth and conditioning; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Lenoir‑Rhyne Bears (2–3, 1–2 SAC):
QB Sean White – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Drayton Lehman – Questionable (hamstring)
Valdosta State Blazers (3–2, 1–1 GSC):
QB Sammy Edwards – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Seth McGill – Probable (knee bruise)
WR Victor Talley – Probable (ankle tweak)
Key Player Matchups
QB Sean White (LR) vs Valdosta State Secondary
White has been inconsistent but has flashed big‑play ability; VSU’s secondary has forced multiple turnovers this season.
RB Seth McGill (VSU) vs LR Front Seven
McGill is the Blazers’ workhorse; LR has struggled against power rushing attacks.
QB Sammy Edwards (VSU) vs LR Pass Rush
Edwards has been efficient in VSU’s wins; LR’s defensive line must generate pressure to disrupt rhythm.
WR Drayton Lehman (LR) vs CB Marcus Hall (VSU)
Lehman is LR’s top target; Hall is VSU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Lenoir‑Rhyne (2–3, 1–2 SAC):
L 20–17 vs Newberry (9/28/25)
W 24–7 @ Carson‑Newman (9/20/25)
W 31–28 vs Emory & Henry (9/14/25)
L 30–28 @ Tusculum (9/7/25)
L 48–21 @ West Florida (8/30/25)
Offense: ~24.0 PPG Defense: ~26.0 PPG
Valdosta State (3–2, 1–1 GSC):
L 31–13 vs UNC Pembroke (9/27/25)
W 56–28 @ Chowan (9/13/25)
W 30–28 vs Clark Atlanta (8/30/25)
W 28–10 vs Johnson C. Smith (9/6/25)
L 28–7 @ Valdosta State rival (West Florida, 9/20/25)
Offense: ~29.6 PPG Defense: ~21.4 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Lenoir‑Rhyne leads 1–0
Recent:
2023: Lenoir‑Rhyne 35–7 (in Hickory, NC)
Trend: This is only the second meeting between the programs; LR won the first convincingly.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Lenoir‑Rhyne: 2–3 ATS last 5
Valdosta State: 3–2 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
LR covered in 2023’s 35–7 win
VSU has covered in 3 of last 4 home games vs SAC opponents
Projected Score: Valdosta State 31 – Lenoir‑Rhyne 21
Game Odds
Lenoir‑Rhyne Bears 53
Valdosta State Blazers – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
