Venue & Game Details
Stadium: Spec Martin Memorial Stadium, DeLand, FL
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (DeLand, FL)
Temperature: 79°F at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, humid, light winds (6–8 mph)
Impact: Warm conditions may test depth, especially for Morehead State’s defensive front.
Injury Report
Morehead State:
No major injuries reported, though OL depth has been tested against strong defensive fronts.
Stetson:
QB Chris Stephenson (ankle) – probable after rushing for 135 yards last week.
RB Cayden Betts (shoulder) – questionable; key part of Hatters’ ground game.
Key Player Matchups
QB Carter Cravens (Morehead St.) vs. Stetson Secondary – Cravens has 6 passing TDs and 3 rushing TDs this season. His dual-threat ability is the Eagles’ best chance to keep pace.
WR Ryan Upp (Morehead St.) vs. Stetson CBs – Upp leads the Eagles with 426 yards and 3 TDs, a big-play threat.
QB Chris Stephenson (Stetson) vs. Morehead St. Front Seven – In his first start, Stephenson ran for 135 yards and 2 TDs, sparking Stetson’s offense.
RB Rotation (Stetson) – Betts, Trey Clark, and freshman Michael Dempsey have all topped 100 yards this season, giving the Hatters a versatile rushing attack.
Morehead St. Pass Rush vs. Stetson OL – The Eagles lead the PFL with 29 team sacks through six games. If they disrupt Stephenson, they can flip momentum.
Recent Team Form
Morehead State (2–4, 0–2 PFL):
L 35–28 vs Dayton
L 41–0 @ Presbyterian
L 56–7 @ Austin Peay
L 41–13 @ Illinois State
W 45–28 vs Kentucky Christian
W 38–31 vs Alabama A&M
Stetson (2–4, 1–1 PFL):
W 35–32 vs Davidson
L 48–14 @ Dayton
L 59–7 vs Harvard
L 63–0 @ Chattanooga
W 59–13 vs Warner
L 31–21 vs Gardner-Webb
Team Records & Series History
Morehead State: 2–4 overall, 0–2 PFL
Stetson: 2–4 overall, 1–1 PFL
Series History: Stetson leads 4–3 all-time, including a 38–26 win in 2022. The Hatters are 3–0 at home vs. Morehead State.
Betting Trends:
Stetson is 4–0 to the Over this season.
Morehead State is 3–1 to the Over.
Stetson is 1–3 ATS in 2025; Morehead State is 2–2 ATS.
Historical Betting Results: Stetson has covered in 2 of the last 3 meetings; games in DeLand have averaged 60+ points combined.
Projected Score: Stetson 34, Morehead State 27
Game Odds
Morehead State Eagles 51
Stetson Hatters – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
