Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana (Capacity ~67,000, retractable roof)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Circle City Classic Network
Weather Forecast (Indianapolis, IN)
Temperature: ~79°F (26°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Partly sunny, light winds (5–8 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Indoor venue with retractable roof ensures weather will not affect play
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: HBCU/D-II programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Miles College Golden Bears:
QB K. Muasau – healthy, but turnover-prone (3 INTs in 4 games)
RB J. Collins Jr. – probable (ankle), team’s leading rusher with 301 yards & 5 TDs
WR corps thin after early-season injuries
Morgan State Bears:
QB rotation intact; starter healthy after 27–0 shutout win vs Central
RB1 expected to play despite shoulder soreness
Secondary fully intact
Key Player Matchups
K. Muasau (Miles QB) vs. Morgan State Secondary
Muasau has 544 passing yards but 3 INTs in 4 games. Morgan’s DBs will look to capitalize on mistakes.
J. Collins Jr. (Miles RB) vs. Morgan State Front Seven
Collins has been the lone bright spot for Miles, averaging 4.0 YPC with 5 TDs. Morgan’s linebackers must contain him.
Morgan State QB vs. Miles Defense
Morgan has struggled offensively against FBS opponents but found rhythm in a 27–0 win vs Central. Miles’ defense has allowed 40+ in 3 of 4 games.
Recent Team Form
Miles College (0–4, SIAC):
L vs Savannah State (45–19)
L @ Alabama State (37–9)
L @ Eastern Arizona (46–14)
L vs Valdosta (45–3)
Strength: RB Collins Jr. is a reliable scorer
Weakness: Defense allowing 43.2 PPG
Morgan State (1–3, MEAC):
W vs Central (27–0)
L @ Toledo (60–0)
L vs Towson (27–22)
L @ South Alabama (38–21)
Strength: Defense capable of shutouts vs FCS peers
Weakness: Offense inconsistent against stronger competition
Conference vs. Conference
Miles College: SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Division II)
Morgan State: MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, Division I FCS)
This is a cross-division HBCU showcase, giving Miles a chance to test itself against a higher-level opponent.
Series History
All-time series: First-ever meeting between Miles and Morgan State
Trend: Circle City Classic often features first-time HBCU matchups, adding intrigue.
Betting Trends:
Miles is 0–4 ATS this season (modeled).
Morgan State is 2–2 ATS this season.
Miles games have gone Over in 3 of 4 due to defensive struggles.
Morgan State games have gone Under in 2 of 4 due to offensive inconsistency.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024 Circle City Classic: Central State +6.5 (covered, lost 24–21 vs Kentucky State)
2023 Circle City Classic: Mississippi Valley State -3.5 (covered, won 28–17 vs North Carolina Central)
2022: No game (COVID hiatus)
Game Odds
Miles Golden Bears 53
Morgan State Bears – 17
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
