Venue & Logistics
Venue: Hughes Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (streaming), WEAA 88.9 FM (radio), SiriusXM 386/988
Weather Forecast (Baltimore, MD)
Conditions: Partly sunny, warm early fall afternoon
Temperature: ~76°F (24°C) at kickoff, cooling to 70°F (21°C) by the fourth quarter
Winds: 6–10 mph from the northwest
Precipitation:
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected
Injury Report
Central State Marauders:
QB1 (ankle soreness) – Probable
RB2 (hamstring) – Questionable
LB1 (shoulder) – Out
Morgan State Bears:
WR2 (groin) – Game-time decision
DB1 (concussion protocol) – Out
OL starter (knee) – Probable
Key Player Matchups
Central State QB1 vs. Morgan State Secondary – Marauders’ passing game has been inconsistent; Bears’ DBs must capitalize on turnover chances.
Morgan State QB Kobe Muasau vs. Central State Defense – Muasau, who earned the starting role in 2025, will be tested by Central State’s aggressive front.
RB Committee (Morgan State) vs. Central State Front Seven – Bears’ ground game is their offensive anchor; Marauders must control the trenches.
WR1 (Central State) vs. Morgan State Corners – With WR2 questionable, WR1 will be the focal point; Morgan must double him to avoid explosive plays.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: Central State leads 10–3 since 1951
Most Recent: Central State won 18–17 in the 1996 Capital City Classic at Ohio Stadium
Morgan State’s Last Win: 1975, 24–21
Trend: Central State has historically dominated the series, but the programs have not met in nearly three decades.
Betting Trends
Central State is 1-6 ATS in last 7 road games.
Morgan State is 4-2 ATS in last 6 home games.
The Under has hit in 4 of Central State’s last 6 games.
Morgan State is 2-1 SU in last 3 home finales.
Historical Betting Results
1996: Central State +3.5, won 18-17 → Cover, Under
1975: Morgan State -2.5, won 24-21 → Cover, Over
1974: Central State -3.5, won 27-14 → Cover, Under
Game Odds
Central State Marauders 46
Morgan State Bears – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
