Venue & Game Details
Location: Johnson Hagood Stadium, 68 Hagood Avenue, Charleston, SC
Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Charleston, SC)
Kickoff Temp: ~74.6°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy, minimal rain chance (~15%)
Wind: NE at 11 mph
Impact: Slight breeze could affect deep passing, otherwise excellent football weather
Injury Report
Valdosta State: RB Corey Reddick Jr. (280 yards, 4 TD) left last week’s game with an undisclosed injury; status questionable. Depth backs Eric Watts and Jamontez Woods combined for 105 yards and 3 TD in relief.
The Citadel: No reported injuries; expected to field full roster.
Player Matchups
Valdosta State Blazers
QB Harris Boyd / Jameson Holcomb: Combined 1,144 yards, 3 TD, 9 INT; turnover-prone.
RB Eric Watts: 259 yards, 4 TD; stepped up in Reddick’s absence.
WR Council Allen: 195 yards, 14 catches; reliable possession target.
Defense: 10 sacks, but allowing 24.4 PPG.
The Citadel Bulldogs
QB Quentin Hayes: 103 rushing yards, 2 TD vs Chattanooga; leads team in rushing.
QB Cobey Thompkins: 213 rushing yards on 46 carries; also a passing option.
WR J. Graves-Billips: 219 yards, 2 TD; limited passing game but efficient.
Defense: Allowing 24.4 PPG; disciplined, few penalties.
Key Battle: Valdosta’s turnover-prone QB play vs. The Citadel’s assignment-sound defense and run-heavy ball control.
Team Records & Recent Form
Valdosta State
L vs Lenoir-Rhyne 32-25
L vs UNC Pembroke 31-0
W @ Chowan 56-3
L @ Johnson C. Smith 28-16
W vs Clark Atlanta 31-28
The Citadel
W @ Chattanooga 28-10
L vs Mercer 38-0
L @ Gardner-Webb 23-13
W @ Samford 40-13
L vs North Dakota State 38-0
Series History
First-ever meeting between Valdosta State and The Citadel.
Betting Trends
Valdosta State: 2-3 SU, 1-4 ATS; 3-2 O/U
The Citadel: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 1-4 O/U
Citadel unders have hit in 4 of 5 games (run-heavy style).
Valdosta has lost 2 straight, both ATS.
Game Odds
Valdosta State Blazers 44.5
The Citadel Bulldogs – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
