Game Overview
Date & Time: Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Kickoff 7:00 p.m. CT
Venue: Belhaven Bowl Stadium, 1500 Peachtree Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Surface: Artificial Turf
Broadcast: Belhaven Sports Network (stream) / Local radio
Weather Report (Jackson, MS – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, warm and humid
Temperature: ~84°F (29°C) at kickoff, falling into the upper 70s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, ~5–7 mph from the southeast
Precipitation:
Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth, especially in up‑tempo sequences
Injury Report
Millsaps: No major injuries reported entering opener under head coach Isaac Carter
Belhaven: No major injuries reported; head coach Blaine McCorkle returns a veteran roster
Recent Team Form (End of 2024)
Millsaps – Last 5 Games
L 24–38 vs Trinity (TX)
L 7–45 @ Berry
L 24–31 @ Rhodes
W 27–26 vs Hendrix
W 17–14 @ Sewanee
Belhaven – Last 5 Games
W 26–3 @ Methodist
W 36–9 vs LaGrange
L 11–42 vs Maryville (TN)
W 30–20 @ Greensboro
W 38–17 vs Southern Virginia
Key Player Matchups
Millsaps QB vs. Belhaven Secondary
Millsaps’ passing game was inconsistent in 2024; they’ll need efficiency and ball security against a Blazers secondary that allowed under 180 pass YPG.
Belhaven RB Corps vs. Millsaps Front Seven
Belhaven’s ground game averaged over 200 YPG last season; Millsaps allowed 180+ rush YPG. Controlling the trenches will be critical.
Millsaps WR1 vs. Belhaven CB1
Millsaps’ top wideout is a big‑play threat; Belhaven’s corners must limit explosive gains.
Special Teams Impact
In rivalry games, field position swings are huge. Belhaven’s return units were among the USA South’s best in 2024.
Series History
All-Time: Belhaven leads 8–6
Last Meeting: Sept. 5, 2024 – Millsaps 23, Belhaven 21 (Jackson, MS)
Recent Trend: Last 10 matchups are split 5–5
Largest Margin of Victory: Millsaps 52–23 (2015)
Smallest Margin of Victory: Millsaps 23–21 (2024)
Notable: The Riverside Rumble is a crosstown rivalry; home team has won 6 of last 9 meetings.
Betting Trends
Millsaps
2–3 ATS in last 5 games of 2024
Under in 3 of last 5 games
1–4 SU in last 5 road games
Belhaven
4–1 ATS in last 5 games of 2024
Under in 4 of last 5 games
5–0 SU at home in 2024
Head-to-Head
Home team is 6–4 SU in last 10 meetings
Under has hit in 3 of last 4 matchups
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Belhaven’s home dominance and rushing attack vs. Millsaps’ run defense
Millsaps’ upset win last year could sharpen Belhaven’s focus
Both defenses trended toward the Under late in 2024
Weather: warm but otherwise neutral impact
Game Odds
Millsaps Majors 48.5
Belhaven Blazers – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025
