FCS-CFB Game Preview: Elon Phoenix (3-2)vs. Towson Tigers (3-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Johnny Unitas® Stadium (capacity ~11,000)

Location: Towson, Maryland

Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM ET (Family Weekend at Towson)

Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network / FloCollege; Radio: Towsontigers.com

Weather Forecast (Towson, MD)

Conditions: Mostly clear to partly cloudy

Temperature: 72°F at kickoff, cooling to 66°F by evening

Humidity: 54–66%

Wind: SSE 3–4 mph

Impact: Minimal weather disruption; excellent conditions for both passing and running games

Injury Report

Elon Phoenix: No reported injuries

Towson Tigers: No reported injuries

Key Player Matchups

QB Matthew Downing (Elon) vs DB Myles Brodie (Towson)

Downing has been efficient in CAA play; Brodie is a preseason All‑CAA cornerback with a history of forcing turnovers.

RB Jalen Hampton (Elon) vs LB Rodney Roane Jr. (Towson)

Hampton is Elon’s workhorse back, averaging over 90 yards per game; Roane is Towson’s leading tackler.

QB Nathan Kent (Towson) vs Elon Secondary

Kent has guided Towson to three wins with a balanced passing attack; Elon’s secondary has been inconsistent.

WR John Dunmore (Towson) vs CB Trevon Jones (Elon)

Dunmore is Towson’s top receiving threat; Jones is Elon’s most experienced cover man.

Recent Team Form

Elon Phoenix (3–2, 1–0 CAA)

W 41–20 vs Hampton

L 16–26 @ ETSU

W 37–31 @ Western Carolina

W 55–7 vs Davidson

L 17–45 @ Duke

Offense: 33.2 PPG Defense: 25.8 PPG

Towson Tigers (3–2, 1–0 CAA)

W 26–24 @ Bryant

L 28–31 vs Youngstown State

L 17–44 @ Maryland

W 27–22 @ Morgan State

W 27–7 @ Norfolk State

Offense: 25.0 PPG Defense: 25.6 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Towson leads 6–5

Recent:

2022: Elon 27–10

2019–2021: Elon won 3 straight

Towson’s last win: 2018 (41–10 vs then‑#7 Elon)

Trend: Elon has won the last three meetings, but Towson holds the narrow overall edge.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Elon: 4–1 ATS last 5

Towson: 2–3 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

Elon has covered in 3 straight vs Towson

Towson has failed to cover in 2 of last 3 home games

Projected Score: Elon 28 – Towson 27

Game Odds

Elon Phoenix                     54

Towson Tigers                   – 2

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025