Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET
Venue: McPherson Memorial Stadium, Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio
Event Theme: Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic
Forecast: Sunny skies, high of 71°F, winds 7–9 mph from the northwest, 0% chance of precipitation
Team Overview & Recent Form
Lane Dragons
Record: 0–1 overall (0–0 SIAC)
Last Game:
L vs. Lincoln (MO): 15–27
2024 Recap:
Finished 4–6 overall, 3–4 in SIAC
Notable wins: Savannah State (28–27 OT), Central State (27–24)
Offensive Highlights:
QB play showed flashes vs. Lincoln but struggled in red zone
WR Kamrin Cox remains a dual-threat weapon (receiving and rushing)
Central State Marauders
Record: 0–2 overall (0–2 SIAC)
Last 2 Games:
L vs. Tuskegee: 0–33
L vs. Kentucky State: 24–34
2024 Recap:
Finished 2–8 overall, 1–6 in SIAC
Lost final 5 games of the season
Offensive Highlights:
QB rotation still unsettled
Defense allowed 30+ points in 4 straight games dating back to 2024
Series History
2024: Lane 27, Central State 24
2023: Central State 17, Lane 14
Trend: Lane has won 2 of last 3 meetings
Historical Edge: Series remains competitive with alternating wins
Notable: Lane rallied from a 14-point deficit in 2024 to win on a late field goal
Injury Report
Lane:
RB2 listed as questionable (ankle sprain)
LB1 probable (shoulder)
Central State:
CB1 questionable (hamstring)
OL starter probable (knee)
Key Matchups to Watch
Lane QB vs. Central State Secondary:
Lane’s quarterback threw for 2 TDs vs. Lincoln. Central State’s secondary has allowed 5 passing TDs in two games.
Central State RBs vs. Lane Front Seven:
Marauders’ rushing attack averages 3.8 yards/carry. Lane’s defense allowed 150+ rushing yards vs. Lincoln.
Turnover Margin:
Lane is -1 in turnover differential; Central State is -3. Ball control will be critical.
Betting Trends:
Lane is 3–1 ATS in last 4 SIAC games
Central State is 0–5 ATS in last 5 games
Over has hit in 3 of Lane’s last 4 games
Lane covered in 2024 matchup
Historical Betting Results
Oct 19, 2024: Lane 27, Central State 24
Spread: Lane -2.5 → Covered
Total: 50.5 → Over hit
Oct 28, 2023: Central State 17, Lane 14
Spread: Central State +3.5 → Covered
Total: 44.0 → Under hit
Game Odds
Lane Dragons – 2.5
Central State Marauders 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
