FCS-CFB Game Preview: Albany Great Danes (0‑1) vs. Delaware State Hornets (0‑1)

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Venue, Date & Time

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET

Venue: Alumni Stadium (DE), 1282 Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901

Surface: Artificial Turf

Broadcast: ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Dover, DE – Kickoff)

Conditions: Mostly sunny

Temperature: ~78°F (26°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the 4th quarter

Wind: Light, 5–7 mph from the southwest

Precipitation:

Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather; no significant effect on passing or kicking

Injury Report

(As of mid‑week; subject to change)

Albany

No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss at Iowa.

Delaware State

No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss at Delaware.

2024 Recap:

Albany: 6‑5 overall; offense averaged 19.6 PPG, defense allowed 28.3 PPG.

Delaware State: 1‑10 overall; offense averaged 17.7 PPG, defense allowed 37.2 PPG.

Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games, incl. 2024)

Albany

L 7‑34 @ Iowa (2025)

W 41‑34 vs. Hampton (2024)

L 17‑20 @ Rhode Island (2024)

L 6‑24 @ Stony Brook (2024)

L 14‑31 vs. New Hampshire (2024)

Delaware State

L 17‑35 @ Delaware (2025)

L 14‑31 vs. Morgan State (2024)

L 10‑38 @ South Carolina State (2024)

L 21‑28 vs. Howard (2024)

L 7‑42 @ North Carolina Central (2024)

Key Player Matchups

Quarterbacks

ALB – Myles Burkett: 1,840 pass yards, 10 TD, 7 INT in 2024.

DSU – Marqui Adams: 1,028 pass yards, 7 TD, 3 INT in 2024.

Running Backs

ALB – Jojo Uga: 422 rush yards, 6 TD in 2024.

DSU – Jaden Sutton: 1,226 rush yards, 12 TD in 2024 (6.6 YPC).

Receivers

ALB – Seven McGee: 45 REC, 630 YDS, 6 TD in 2024.

DSU – Nyghee Lolley: 37 REC, 531 YDS, 1 TD in 2024.

Defensive Leaders

ALB – Dontae Lunan: 2 sacks, 2 INT in 7 games (2024).

DSU – Brian Bates Jr.: 2 sacks, 1 TFL in 7 games (2024).

Series History

All‑Time: First‑ever meeting between Albany and Delaware State.

Albany vs. MEAC Opponents: 4‑1 in last five matchups.

Delaware State vs. CAA Opponents: 0‑5 in last five matchups.

Betting Trends

Albany

3‑2 ATS in last 5 games.

Under has hit in 4 of last 5 games.

2‑0 SU vs. teams allowing 30+ PPG in 2024.

Delaware State

2‑3 ATS in last 5 games.

Over is 3‑2 in last 5 games.

Allowed 30+ points in 8 of last 10 games.

Game Odds

Albany Great Danes                        – 12.5

Delaware State Hornets                50.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025

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