Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: CAU Panther Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia (Capacity ~5,000, turf surface)
Broadcast: SIAC Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Atlanta, GA)
Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: D-II/HBCU programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Benedict Tigers:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 3–0 start.
RB1 probable (ankle).
Secondary fully intact.
Clark Atlanta Panthers:
QB healthy, averaging 200+ YPG passing.
WR1 questionable (hamstring).
DL depth thin after Week 2 injury.
Key Player Matchups
Benedict QB vs. Clark Atlanta Secondary
Benedict has leaned on efficient passing and a strong run game. Clark’s DBs must avoid giving up explosive plays.
Clark Atlanta QB vs. Benedict Front Seven
Clark has averaged 28.5 PPG in wins but struggled against stronger defenses. Benedict’s front seven has been dominant, holding Central State to 0 points earlier this season.
Running Game Battle
Benedict’s rushing attack has been consistent, while Clark Atlanta has leaned on balance. Whoever controls the ground game will dictate tempo.
Recent Team Form
Benedict College (3–0, 2–0 SIAC):
W vs Tuskegee (45–24)
W @ Central State (10–0)
W vs Fayetteville State (10–0)
Strength: Defense (allowing just 8.0 PPG), opportunistic offense.
Weakness: Passing game still developing.
Clark Atlanta (2–2, 1–1 SIAC):
L @ Allen (49–38)
W vs Fort Valley State (26–21)
W vs Florida Memorial (17–12)
L vs Valdosta State (31–28)
Strength: Balanced offense, strong at home.
Weakness: Defense allowing 31.7 PPG in losses.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are SIAC rivals.
Benedict: Defending SIAC champion, looking to stay unbeaten.
Clark Atlanta: Rebuilding under new leadership, aiming to prove they can compete with the league’s elite.
Series History
All-time series: Benedict leads recent head-to-head.
Recent meetings:
2024: Benedict 35, Clark Atlanta 14
2023: Benedict 42, Clark Atlanta 7
Trend: Benedict has dominated the last two meetings by 20+ points.
Betting Trends:
Benedict is 3–0 ATS this season (modeled).
Clark Atlanta is 2–2 ATS this season.
Benedict games have gone Under in 2 of 3 due to defensive dominance.
Clark Atlanta games have gone Over in 3 of 4 due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: Benedict -9.5 (covered, won 35–14)
2023: Benedict -12.5 (covered, won 42–7)
2022: Benedict -7.5 (covered, won 28–10)
2021: Clark Atlanta +6.5 (covered, lost 21–17)
Game Odds
Benedict Tigers – 10.5
Clark Atlanta Panthers 56
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
