Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Bailey Memorial Stadium, Clinton, South Carolina
Capacity: ~6,500
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Clinton, SC)
Kickoff Temperature: ~81°F (27°C)
Conditions: Partly sunny, humid
Wind: 6–10 mph from the south
Precipitation: ~20% chance of scattered showers
Impact: Warm, sticky conditions typical of late September in the Carolinas; depth and conditioning could be factors.
Injury Report
Morehead State Eagles:
QB Carter Cravens – healthy, 370 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; also 69 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
RB Isaac Stopke – healthy, 130 rushing yards.
WR Ryan Upp – healthy, 181 yards, 17 receptions.
WR Anthony Ice – healthy, 111 yards, 1 TD.
No major injuries reported.
Presbyterian Blue Hose:
QB Collin Hurst – healthy, 928 yards, 9 TDs, 4 INTs (309 ypg).
RB Zach Switzer – healthy, 175 rushing yards, 2 TDs; also 115 receiving yards, 1 TD.
WR Dominic Kibby – healthy, 246 yards, 16 catches.
WR Cincere Gill – healthy, 228 yards, 3 TDs.
WR Nathan Levicki – healthy, 166 yards, 4 TDs.
Key Player Matchups
Carter Cravens (MSU QB) vs. Presbyterian Secondary
Cravens is a dual-threat but faces a Presbyterian defense that has been opportunistic.
Collin Hurst (PC QB) vs. Morehead State Defense
Hurst is averaging over 300 ypg with 9 TDs; MSU has allowed 27+ points in 3 of 4 games.
Ryan Upp (MSU WR) vs. PC Corners
Upp is MSU’s top target and now ranks top-5 in career receptions at the school.
Presbyterian has allowed explosive plays but thrives on turnovers.
Presbyterian WR Trio (Kibby, Gill, Levicki) vs. MSU Secondary
All three average over 50 ypg and combine for 8 TDs.
MSU’s defense must prevent chunk plays downfield.
Recent Team Form
Morehead State Eagles (2–2)
W 56–14 vs. Kentucky Christian (Week 4)
L 34–10 @ Austin Peay (Week 3)
L 38–7 @ Illinois State (Week 2)
W 31–14 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (Week 1)
Strengths: Passing game led by Cravens and Upp; coming off 600-yard offensive performance.
Weaknesses: Defense has struggled against ranked FCS opponents.
Presbyterian Blue Hose (4–0)
W 39–38 @ Furman (Week 1, FCS upset)
W 42–14 vs. Erskine (Week 2)
W 45–10 vs. Bluefield College (Week 3)
W 31–21 vs. LIU (Week 4)
Strengths: Explosive passing attack, balanced WR corps.
Weaknesses: Turnovers (4 INTs by Hurst).
Conference vs. Conference
Both are members of the Pioneer Football League (PFL).
This is the conference opener for both teams.
Series History
All-time series: Morehead State leads 3–2.
First meeting: Spring 2021 (Presbyterian 31–16).
Last meeting: Oct. 12, 2024 – Morehead State won 14–7 in Morehead, KY.
Trend: The last three games have all been decided by one score or less.
Betting Trends
Morehead State Eagles:
2–2 ATS in 2025.
3–1 ATS in last 4 PFL openers.
4 of last 6 games have gone Over.
Presbyterian Blue Hose:
3–1 ATS in 2025.
5–2 ATS in last 7 home games.
4 of last 5 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Morehead State +6.5 covered in 14–7 win (Under cashed).
2023: Presbyterian -3 covered in 31–27 win (Over cashed).
2022: Morehead State +7 covered in 14–10 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
Morehead State Eagles 53.5
Presbyterian Blue Hose – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
