Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Daytona Stadium, Daytona Beach, Florida (Capacity: ~9,600)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Daytona Beach, FL)
Temperature: ~83°F (28°C) at kickoff, humid conditions
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (6–9 mph)
Impact: Classic Florida heat and humidity; depth and conditioning will be critical.
Injury Report
Edward Waters (SIAC, Division II):
QB Cameron Ransom – Healthy, 392 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT through 3 games.
RB Cameron Ransom (dual-threat) – Also leads team in rushing with 124 yards, 2 TDs.
WR Marcus Huggins – Healthy, 12 receptions, 179 yards, 2 TDs.
Bethune-Cookman (SWAC, FCS):
QB Walter Simmons III – Expected starter, healthy.
RB Que’Shaun Byrd – Probable (ankle).
WR Kemari Averett – Healthy, team’s top red-zone target.
Key Player Matchups
QB Cameron Ransom (EWU) vs. Bethune-Cookman Secondary
Ransom has been the Tigers’ offensive engine, both passing and rushing. BCU must contain him to avoid an upset.
WR Marcus Huggins (EWU) vs. BCU Corners
Huggins’ big-play ability (179 yards, 2 TDs) makes him a constant threat.
QB Walter Simmons III (BCU) vs. Edward Waters Pass Rush
Simmons must avoid turnovers against an energized Tigers defense.
RB Que’Shaun Byrd (BCU) vs. EWU Front Seven
Byrd’s ability to establish the run will be key to controlling tempo.
Recent Team Form
Edward Waters Tigers (3–0, SIAC)
9/13: W 41–38 vs. Virginia Union
9/6: W 46–14 vs. Miles College
8/30: W 41–14 @ Savannah State
Trend: Offense averaging 42.7 PPG; defense opportunistic. Riding a hot start under new coach Brian Jenkins.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (0–3, SWAC)
9/13: L 55–41 @ South Carolina State
9/6: L 45–3 @ Miami (FBS)
8/29: L 42–9 @ FIU (FBS)
Trend: Offense averaging 17.7 PPG; defense allowing 47.3 PPG. Searching for first win.
Series History
Longstanding Florida HBCU rivalry.
Bethune-Cookman has historically dominated the series.
Edward Waters is seeking its first win in the modern era against BCU.
Betting Trends
Edward Waters:
4–1 ATS in last 5 games.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
3–0 SU in 2025.
Bethune-Cookman:
1–4 ATS in last 5 games.
Overs hit in 4 of last 5.
0–5 SU in last 5 overall.
Head-to-Head: Bethune-Cookman has won all recent meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Edward Waters: Profitable ATS as an underdog; overs common due to explosive offense.
Bethune-Cookman: Struggles ATS as a favorite; overs frequent when defense collapses.
HBCU Trends: FCS HBCUs cover ~60% of the time vs. Division II opponents, but Edward Waters is seen as an emerging power.
Game Odds
Edward Waters Tigers 58.5
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
