Game Details
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Bazemore-Hyder Stadium, Valdosta, GA
Broadcast: FloSports (Gulf South Conference stream)
Team Form & Trends
Valdosta State Blazers
2024 Record: 9–3
Rank: #17 in D2 preseason poll
Last 5 Games:
W vs West Georgia (38–21)
L @ Delta State (27–35)
W vs Mississippi College (42–10)
W @ North Greenville (31–17)
L vs West Florida (24–28)
Key Strengths: Elite offensive tempo, deep WR corps, veteran QB leadership
Key Concerns: Secondary depth, red zone defense
Clark Atlanta Panthers
2024 Record: 4–6
Last 5 Games:
L vs Miles (25–53)
W vs Morehouse (28–17)
W vs Tuskegee (36–28)
L vs Miles (28–49)
W vs Central State (25–20)
Key Strengths: Athleticism at skill positions, opportunistic defense
Key Concerns: Line play on both sides, third-down efficiency
Tactical Breakdown
Valdosta State will push tempo and test Clark Atlanta’s secondary with deep shots and layered route concepts.
Clark Atlanta must control possession and force turnovers to stay competitive against VSU’s high-octane offense.
Players to Watch
Valdosta State
QB Tyler Hughes: Senior leader with 3,200+ passing yards and 28 TDs in 2024
WR Camron Bailey: Deep threat with 1,000+ yards and 12 TDs
LB Jalen Ford: Defensive anchor with 92 tackles and 5 sacks
Clark Atlanta
RB Elijah Thomas: Shifty back with 850 yards and 9 TDs
WR Malik Grant: Slot weapon with YAC upside
CB Isaiah McCall: Ballhawk with 4 INTs and 10 PBUs
Game Odds
Valdosta State Blazers – 27.5
Clark Atlanta Panthers 60.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025
