Venue & Game Info
Kickoff: 4:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM ET
Location: Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium, Grambling, Louisiana (Capacity: ~19,600)
Broadcast: SWAC Digital Network / Local radio via Grambling Sports Network
Notable: First-ever meeting between the programs; Grambling’s home opener after two road games
Weather Outlook
Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature at Kickoff: ~86°F, “feels like” near 90°F
Humidity: ~60%
Wind: Light SSW at 5–7 mph
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm, humid conditions — could test depth and conditioning, especially for Kentucky State
Injury & Availability Report
Grambling State:
No major starters ruled out
QB Myles Crawley healthy; 5 TD passes through two games
RB Chance Williams (team-high rushing yards) available
Kentucky State:
No major starters ruled out
QB Jaylen Myers healthy; dual-threat capability remains a key weapon
RB Brett Sylve (leading rusher) active
Recent Form
Grambling State:
L 70–0 at Ohio State (FBS) — overmatched by Big Ten powerhouse
W 55–7 vs. Langston — dominant in all phases
Kentucky State:
L 49–21 at Albany State — defense gave up 3 rushing TDs
W 34–24 vs. Central State (OH) — balanced offense, strong 4th quarter
Series History
All-Time: First meeting
Betting Trends
Grambling State: 4–1 ATS in last 5 home openers
Kentucky State: 1–4 ATS in last 5 vs. FCS opponents
Over has hit in 3 of Grambling’s last 4 home games
Game Odds
Kentucky State Thorobreds 54.5
Grambling State Tigers – 28.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
