Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Albert J. Sloan–Alumni Stadium (capacity ~8,500)
Location: Fairfield, Alabama
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM CT (4:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SIAC Digital Network
Special Note: Miles College Homecoming 2025
Weather Forecast (Fairfield, AL)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~82°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by evening
Wind: 5–8 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Kentucky State Thorobreds (3–2, 3–1 SIAC):
QB Kierston Russell – Probable (ankle soreness)
RB Jaylen Myers – Questionable (hamstring)
Miles Golden Bears (0–5, 0–2 SIAC):
QB Cameron Davis – Probable (shoulder soreness)
WR Jalen Reed – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Kierston Russell (KSU) vs Miles Secondary
Russell has been steady in KSU’s 3–2 start, but Miles’ defense has been opportunistic despite losses.
RB Jaylen Myers (KSU) vs LB Tyler Ross (Miles)
Myers is KSU’s workhorse; Ross leads Miles in tackles.
QB Cameron Davis (Miles) vs KSU Pass Rush
Davis has struggled under pressure; KSU’s front seven averages multiple sacks per game.
WR Jalen Reed (Miles) vs CB Marcus Hall (KSU)
Reed is Miles’ top target; Hall is KSU’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Kentucky State (3–2, 3–1 SIAC):
W 37–20 @ Savannah State (9/27/25)
W 35–17 @ Morehouse (9/20/25)
L 49–21 vs Albany State (9/6/25)
W 34–24 vs Central State (8/30/25, Detroit Classic)
L 37–31 @ Grambling (9/13/25, non‑conference)
Offense: ~32.8 PPG Defense: ~28.8 PPG
Miles College (0–5, 0–2 SIAC):
L 24–17 @ Morgan State (9/27/25)
L 45–19 vs Savannah State (9/20/25)
L 37–9 @ Alabama State (9/13/25)
L 46–14 vs Edward Waters (9/6/25)
L 45–3 @ Virginia Union (8/31/25)
Offense: ~12.4 PPG Defense: ~39.4 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Miles leads the modern series, but KSU has closed the gap in recent years.
Recent:
2024: Kentucky State 28–14
2023: Miles 21–17
2022: Kentucky State 35–20
Trend: The last three meetings have been competitive, with KSU winning 2 of 3.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Kentucky State: 3–2 ATS last 5
Miles: 0–5 ATS last 5
Historical Betting Results:
KSU covered in 2024’s 28–14 win
Miles has failed to cover in 5 straight games
Projected Score: Kentucky State 34 – Miles 14
Game Odds
Kentucky State Thorobreds – 13.5
Miles Golden Bears 51
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
