Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Wildcat Stadium (capacity ~10,000)
Location: Fort Valley, Georgia
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: The Grio / HBCU GO / ESPN+ simulcast
Special Note: Fort Valley State Homecoming 2025 – one of the biggest events on campus
Weather Forecast (Fort Valley, GA)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~72°F at kickoff, rising to mid‑70s by mid‑game
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Ideal football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Central State Marauders:
QB J. Harris – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Malik Jackson – Questionable (hamstring)
Fort Valley State Wildcats:
QB T. Williams – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Chris Daniels – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB J. Harris (Central State) vs FVSU Secondary
Harris must protect the football against a Wildcats defense that thrives on turnovers.
RB Malik Jackson (Central State) vs LB Jalen Thomas (FVSU)
Jackson is CSU’s most reliable rusher; Thomas leads FVSU in tackles.
QB T. Williams (FVSU) vs Central State Pass Rush
Williams has shown poise but must avoid sacks against a Marauders front that has been aggressive.
WR Chris Daniels (FVSU) vs CB Marcus Hall (CSU)
Daniels is FVSU’s top deep threat; Hall is CSU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Central State (1–4, 1–3 SIAC)
W 42–13 vs Lane (9/27/25)
L 27–0 @ Morehouse (9/20/25)
L 10–0 vs Benedict (9/13/25)
L 33–0 @ Tuskegee (9/6/25)
L 34–24 vs Kentucky State (8/30/25)
Offense: 15.2 PPG Defense: 29.8 PPG
Fort Valley State (1–3, 1–1 SIAC)
W 27–20 @ Tuskegee (9/27/25)
L 21–16 vs Delta State (9/20/25)
L 26–21 @ Clark Atlanta (9/11/25)
L 27–17 vs West Alabama (8/30/25)
Offense: 22.7 PPG Defense: 23.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Fort Valley State leads the modern series
Recent:
2024: Fort Valley State 35–14
2023: Fort Valley State 28–7
Trend: FVSU has won 2 straight, both by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Central State: 1–4 ATS last 5
Fort Valley State: 2–2 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
FVSU covered in 2024’s 35–14 win
CSU has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 SIAC games
Projected Score: Fort Valley State 28 – Central State 13
Game Odds
Central State Marauders 49
Fort Valley State Wildcats – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
