FCS-CFB Game Preview: Davidson Wildcats (0-2) vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (2-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Tucker Stadium, Cookeville, Tennessee

Broadcast: ESPN+ (video), local radio affiliates

Weather Forecast (Cookeville, TN)

Kickoff Temp: ~79–82°F (26–28°C)

Conditions: Clear to mostly clear skies, humidity 45–52%

Wind: Light (W to NNW, 2 mph)

Impact: Ideal football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking; stamina should hold deep into the fourth quarter.

Injury Report

Davidson: No reported injuries among starters.

Tennessee Tech: No reported injuries; full-strength roster expected.

Recent Form

Davidson Wildcats:

L 7-55 @ Elon (Sep 6, 2025)

L 14-51 vs. Georgetown (Aug 30, 2025)

L 17-18 @ Valparaiso (Nov 23, 2024)

W 31-14 vs. Morehead State (Nov 9, 2024)

L 13-40 @ San Diego (Nov 2, 2024)

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles:

W 45-17 vs. Chattanooga (Sep 6, 2025)

W 65-0 vs. Cumberland (Aug 30, 2025)

W 23-6 vs. Eastern Illinois (Nov 23, 2024)

W 10-9 @ UT Martin (Nov 16, 2024)

W 27-7 @ Samford (Nov 9, 2024)

Series History

All-Time: Limited recent history; Tennessee Tech holds the advantage in past meetings.

Last Meeting: No recorded matchup in the last decade — this is effectively a fresh series for both programs.

Key Player Matchups

QB Play:

Davidson: C. Cleland — 22/42, 209 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT on the season; also leads team in rushing (73 YDS, 1 TD).

Tennessee Tech: K. Visperas — 35/53, 490 YDS, 5 TD, 1 INT; efficient and explosive in vertical passing game.

Skill Positions:

Davidson WR B. Reina — 7 REC, 98 YDS, 1 TD — primary deep threat.

Tennessee Tech RB Q. Jennings — 14 CAR, 122 YDS, 3 TD — power runner who can wear down defenses.

TTU WR T. Holloway — 7 REC, 119 YDS, 1 TD — matchup problem on the perimeter.

Betting Trends

Davidson is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 road games.

Tennessee Tech is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games overall.

The Over has hit in 4 of Tennessee Tech’s last 6 home games.

Davidson has allowed 50+ points in both games this season.

Game Odds

Davidson Wildcats                          58.5

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles  – 23.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025