Venue, Date & Time
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 3:00 PM EDT
Venue: CAU Panther Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Event Branding: Sunshine Showdown – Round 2
Weather Forecast (Atlanta, GA – Game Day)
Conditions: Mostly sunny with scattered clouds
Temperature at Kickoff: ~84°F (29°C)
Wind: 5–7 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact on Play: Warm but not oppressive; ideal for offensive execution. Minimal weather-related variance expected.
Injury Report (as of latest available updates)
Florida Memorial Lions
No confirmed major injuries after Week 0 at Reinhardt.
Returning key skill players from 2024, including QB Cedquan Smith and RB duo Walter Wilbon & Marcus Barthell.
Clark Atlanta Panthers
No official injury list released after Week 0 vs. Valdosta State.
QB David Wright III (2024 SIAC Offensive Player of the Year) expected to start; WR Amone Harris and return specialist Virgil Wilson available.
Recent Team Form
Florida Memorial Lions
2024 Record: 7–3 overall (NAIA)
Last 5 Games: W 48–8 vs. Lincoln (MO), T 28–28 vs. Clark Atlanta, W 31–21 vs. Edward Waters, L 58–22 @ Grambling, W 38–21 @ Edward Waters.
Balanced offense with explosive passing and deep RB rotation.
Clark Atlanta Panthers
2024 Record: 7–3–1 overall, 6–3 SIAC
Last 5 Games: L 53–25 @ Miles, W 28–17 @ Morehouse, W 36–28 vs. Tuskegee, L 49–28 vs. Miles, W 25–20 @ Central State.
Known for big-play passing and dangerous return game.
Series History
All-Time: 0–0–1 (first meeting ended in tie)
Last Meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 – Florida Memorial 28, Clark Atlanta 28 (Miami Gardens, FL) – game called in 3rd quarter due to lightning.
Notable: Both QBs threw for 240+ yards in that game; each team had a special teams TD.
Betting Trends
Over has hit in 4 of Clark Atlanta’s last 5 games.
Florida Memorial is 5–2 ATS in last 7 road games.
CAU is 4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Both teams have scored 28+ points in 4 of their last 5 outings.
Suggested Wagering Model
Model Inputs:
Offensive efficiency from 2024 meeting (combined 607 yards in 2.5 quarters).
Both QBs returning with full supporting casts.
Special teams explosiveness from both sides.
Weather: Neutral impact.
Game Odds
Florida Memorial Lions 57.5
Clark Atlanta Panthers – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
