Venue & Game Details
Stadium: Hughes Stadium, Baltimore, MD
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ (stream), WEAA 88.9 FM (radio)
Weather Forecast (Baltimore, MD)
Temperature: 66°F at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (6–8 mph)
Impact: Favorable for both passing and rushing; minimal weather disruption expected.
Injury Report
Morgan State:
RB Jason Collins Jr. (ankle) – probable; key offensive weapon
OL depth thin after minor injuries in prior weeks.
Virginia-Lynchburg:
No major reported injuries, though roster depth is limited compared to Division I programs.
Key Player Matchups
QB Kobe Muasau (Morgan St.) vs. VUL Secondary – Muasau has thrown for 824 yards, 4 TDs, 3 INTs this season. His efficiency will be tested against a Dragons defense that has been opportunistic in forcing turnovers.
RB Jason Collins Jr. (Morgan St.) vs. VUL Front Seven – The reigning MEAC Rookie of the Year is averaging 5.6 yards per carry. If healthy, he could dominate.
VUL QB Play vs. Morgan St. Pass Rush – The Dragons’ offensive line has struggled against stronger fronts; Morgan’s defensive line could dictate tempo.
Recent Team Form
Morgan State Bears (2–4, MEAC): Coming off a tough non-conference slate, but showed flashes in a win over Howard last season. Still inconsistent offensively.
Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons (3–3, Independent): A mixed bag against a patchwork schedule. Wins have come against smaller programs; losses against stronger FCS opponents.
Team Records & Series History
Morgan State: 2–4 (2025 season)
Virginia-Lynchburg: 3–3 (2025 season)
Series History: Morgan State leads all-time meetings; VUL has historically struggled against MEAC opponents.
Betting Trends:
Morgan State is 5–1 ATS in its last six Homecoming games.
VUL is 1–7 ATS in its last eight games vs. Division I opponents.
Historical Betting Results: In prior matchups, Morgan State has covered large spreads against VUL, with average margins of victory exceeding 30 points.
Projected Score: Morgan State 41, Virginia-Lynchburg 10
Game Odds
Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons 54.5
Morgan State Bears – 28
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
