Venue & Game Details
Location: McPherson Memorial Stadium, Wilberforce, Ohio
Kickoff: 10:00 a.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SIAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Wilberforce, OH)
Kickoff Temp: ~64°F
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall day
Wind: Light NW at 5–7 mph
Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather
Injury Report
Morehouse: No major injuries reported; WR corps expected at full strength
Central State: No major injuries reported; RB rotation intact
Player Matchups
Morehouse Maroon Tigers
QB play has been inconsistent, but passing game showed life in win vs Tuskegee (27-20)
RB featured back: 300+ yards on the season, 3 TD
WR top target: 250 yards, 2 TD; deep threat
Defense: Allowing 34.6 PPG, but forced 2 turnovers vs Tuskegee
Central State Marauders
QB steady but low-volume passer; offense relies on ground game
RB workhorse: 400+ yards, 4 TD; key to CSU’s two wins (42 vs Lane, 18 vs Fort Valley State)
WR emerging freshman: 200 yards, 2 TD
Defense: Allowing 27.8 PPG, but held Fort Valley State to 14 points in last outing
Key Battle: Morehouse’s passing attack vs. Central State’s secondary, which has been inconsistent but opportunistic.
Team Records & Recent Form
Morehouse
W vs Tuskegee 27-20
L @ Edward Waters 27-24
L vs Kentucky State 35-17
L vs Howard 38-10
L vs Johnson C. Smith 45-9
Central State
W @ Fort Valley State 18-14
W vs Lane 42-13
L @ Morgan State 27-0
L vs Benedict 10-0
L @ Tuskegee 33-0
Series History
All-time: Central State leads 3-2 (modern era SIAC play)
Last meeting (2024): Central State 21, Morehouse 14
Morehouse’s last win: 2022 (28-20 in Atlanta)
Betting Trends
Morehouse: 1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U
Central State: 2-4 SU, 3-3 ATS; 2-4 O/U
Morehouse has lost 6 of last 7 SIAC road games
Central State has covered in 2 straight wins
Game Odds
Morehouse Maroon Tigers 45.5
Central State Marauders – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
