FCS-CFB Game Preview: North Carolina A&T Aggies (1-4) vs. William & Mary Tribe (2-3)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Walter J. Zable Stadium at Cary Field

Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

Kickoff Time: 3:30 PM ET

Broadcast: FloFootball / ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Williamsburg, VA)

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Temperature: 74°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening

Wind: Light ESE breeze, 4–6 mph

Impact: Minimal weather disruption; ideal conditions for balanced offense

Injury Report

North Carolina A&T Aggies: No major reported injuries

William & Mary Tribe: No major reported injuries

Key Player Matchups

QB Wesley Graves (N.C. A&T) vs William & Mary Secondary

Graves has shown flashes of mobility but has struggled with turnovers. W&M’s secondary has forced multiple INTs this season.

RB Kenji Christian (N.C. A&T) vs LB Kevin Jarrell (W&M)

Christian is A&T’s most consistent offensive weapon; Jarrell leads W&M in tackles.

QB Jack Shields (W&M) vs Aggies’ Pass Rush

Shields has 5 TDs and 2 INTs through four games; A&T’s defense has allowed 46.0 PPG.

WR JT Mayo (W&M) vs Aggies’ CB Unit

Mayo is W&M’s deep threat; A&T has struggled to contain explosive plays.

Recent Team Form

North Carolina A&T (1–4)

Last 5: L 21–24 (Tennessee St.), L 7–68 (UCF), W 33–30 (Hampton), L 20–62 (NC Central), L 30–37 (Maine)

Offense: 20.2 PPG Defense: 46.0 PPG

William & Mary (2–3)

Last 5: L 21–23 (Furman), W 28–27 (Maine), L 16–55 (Virginia), W 34–7 (Charleston Southern), L 24–31 (Villanova)

Offense: 24.8 PPG Defense: 28.0 PPG

Series History

All‑time: William & Mary leads 1–0

2024: William & Mary 41–10 (in Greensboro, NC)

Trend: Tribe dominated the first meeting, holding A&T to under 200 total yards.

ATS (Against the Spread):

N.C. A&T: 2–3 ATS last 5

W&M: 1–4 ATS last 5

Historical Betting Results:

W&M covered easily in 2024 matchup vs A&T

A&T has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 road games

Projected Score: William & Mary 38 – North Carolina A&T 17

Game Odds

North Carolina A&T Aggies          54.5

William & Mary Tribe                    – 20

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

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