D2-CFB Game Preview: Kentucky State Thorobreds (1-2) vs. Morehouse Maroon Tigers (0-2)

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Venue: B.T. Harvey Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia (home of Morehouse College)

Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET

Weather Forecast (Atlanta, GA)

Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm early fall day

Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling to 78°F (25°C) by the fourth quarter

Winds: 5–8 mph from the southeast

Precipitation:

Impact: Classic southern September football weather; hydration and depth could be factors

Injury Report

Kentucky State Thorobreds:

QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable

RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable

LB1 (shoulder) – Out

Morehouse Maroon Tigers:

WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision

DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out

OL starter (knee) – Probable

Key Player Matchups

KSU QB1 vs. Morehouse Secondary – Thorobreds’ passing game has been inconsistent; Maroon Tigers’ DBs must capitalize on turnover chances.

Morehouse QB1 vs. KSU Pass Rush – Morehouse has struggled offensively in early 2025; Kentucky State’s defensive front could dictate tempo.

RB Committee (KSU) vs. Morehouse Front Seven – Kentucky State’s ground game is their offensive anchor; Morehouse must win the line of scrimmage.

WR1 (Morehouse) vs. KSU Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; KSU must double him to avoid explosive plays.

Series History

All-Time Meetings: Longstanding SIAC rivalry.

Most Recent: Kentucky State defeated Morehouse in 2024.

Trend: KSU has had the upper hand in recent years, including multiple double-digit wins.

Betting Trends

Kentucky State is 5-2 ATS in last 7 SIAC games.

Morehouse is 1-7 ATS in last 8 overall.

The Over has hit in 4 of KSU’s last 6 games.

Kentucky State is 3-0 SU in last 3 vs. Morehouse.

Historical Betting Results

2024: Kentucky State -7.5, won 31-14 → Cover, Under

2023: Kentucky State -6.5, won 28-10 → Cover, Under

2022: Kentucky State -3.5, won 21-17 → Cover, Under

Game Odds

Kentucky State Thorobreds         – 10.5

Morehouse Maroon Tigers          50.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025