Venue & Logistics
Venue: Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ (streaming live)
Weather Forecast (Columbia, SC)
Conditions: Clear skies, warm evening
Temperature: ~81°F (27°C) at kickoff, cooling to 74°F (23°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 5–8 mph from the southeast
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Tuskegee Golden Tigers:
QB1 (ankle) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Benedict Tigers:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Tuskegee QB1 vs. Benedict Secondary – Tuskegee’s passing game has been inconsistent; Benedict’s DBs must capitalize on turnovers.
Benedict RB Committee vs. Tuskegee Front Seven – Benedict’s ground game is their offensive anchor; Tuskegee must control the trenches.
WR1 (Tuskegee) vs. Benedict Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Benedict must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Special Teams: Both squads have shown inconsistency in the kicking game; field position could be decisive.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Tuskegee leads overall, but Benedict has won the last two matchups.
Most Recent: Benedict defeated Tuskegee 30-14 in 2024.
Trend: Benedict has emerged as the SIAC powerhouse, while Tuskegee is rebuilding.
Betting Trends
Tuskegee is 2-5 ATS in last 7 road games.
Benedict is 6-1 ATS in last 7 SIAC games.
The Under has hit in 4 of Tuskegee’s last 6 games.
Benedict is 2-0 SU vs. Tuskegee since 2023.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Benedict -7.5, won 30-14 → Cover, Under
2023: Benedict -6.5, won 21-10 → Cover, Under
2022: Tuskegee +3.5, won 28-20 → Cover, Over
Game Odds
Tuskegee Golden Tigers 47.5
Benedict Tigers – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 17, 2025
