Venue & Game Details
Stadium: Alumni Stadium, Dover, Delaware (Capacity ~7,000)
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Dover, DE)
Temperature: 71°F at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Excellent football weather; no major effect on passing or kicking.
Injury Report
Southern Connecticut State:
QB rotation unsettled; sophomore starter nursing a shoulder issue (probable).
OL depth thin after early-season injuries.
Delaware State:
RB Michael Chris-Ike (ankle) – questionable; leads team in rushing yards.
WR depth intact; no major defensive starters ruled out.
Key Player Matchups
QB play (SCSU) vs. DSU Secondary – The Owls have struggled with turnovers; Delaware State’s defense has forced 7 INTs through six games.
RB Michael Chris-Ike (DSU) vs. SCSU Front Seven – If healthy, Chris-Ike is a bruising runner who can control tempo.
WR Trey Gross (DSU) vs. SCSU DBs – Gross is a veteran target with size and red-zone ability.
SCSU Offensive Line vs. DSU Pass Rush – The Hornets average nearly 3 sacks per game; protection will be critical for the Owls.
Recent Team Form
Southern Connecticut State (1–3, NE10):
L 35–14 vs Assumption
L 28–10 @ New Haven
W 24–21 vs Pace
L 41–17 @ Bentley
Delaware State (3–3, MEAC):
W 27–20 vs Norfolk State
L 31–14 @ NC Central
W 21–17 vs Howard
L 38–10 @ Morgan State
W 35–7 vs Virginia-Lynchburg
L 28–24 @ South Carolina State
Team Records & Series History
Southern Connecticut State: 1–3 overall (NE10)
Delaware State: 3–3 overall (MEAC)
Series History: First-ever meeting between the programs.
Betting Trends:
Delaware State is 4–2 ATS in 2025.
SCSU is 1–3 ATS this season.
DSU has gone Under in 4 of its last 6 games.
Historical Betting Results: FCS vs. DII matchups involving MEAC teams typically result in double-digit wins for the FCS side, with average margins of 20+ points.
Projected Score: Delaware State 38, Southern Connecticut State 13
Game Odds
Southern Connecticut State Owls 52
Delaware State Hornets – 21
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
