Jacksonville, Fla. — Edward Waters University returns to action this Saturday, October 11 for a top-4 SIAC meeting against Kentucky State University inside Alumni Stadium in Franfort, K.y. Homecoming Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 pm for the Thorobreds and will be streamed on the SIAC Network.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets Can Be Purchased Online At: etix.com/ticket/p/88057670/ksu-football-vs-edward-waters-frankfort-ksu-football
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Channel: SIAC Network/ksuthorobred/
Broadcast Link: https://siacnetwork.tv/ksuthorobred/
Live Stats: https: https://ksuthorobreds.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
WEATHER REPORT:
The projected game-time forecast calls for clear skies with temperatures in the mid 70s.
MAKING HISTORY
On Friday, September 19, Edward Waters University promoted Brian Jenkins Sr. to Head Football Coach from Interim Head Football Coach. The EWU Tigers enter this match up with a 4-1 mark under Coach Jenkins. Jenkins has taken the EWU Football Program to new heights as they have won their first three games of the season for the first time since 1964.
COACHING RECORDS:
Brian Jenkins, Sr. (EWU):4-1, 1st season
Felton Huggins, Jr. (KSU): 9-8, 2nd season
SERIES HISTORY
Saturday marks the 3rd meeting between Kentucky State and Edward Waters. The Thorobreds have a 2-0 advantage in the series. KSU pulled off a 12-0 victory in the programs first ever meeting in Frankfort, K.Y. in 2019, before defeating the Tiges 76-36 in Jacksonville in 2021.
EDWARD WATERS TIGERS PREVIEW
The Edward Waters offense will be led by transfer veteran quarterbacks Noah Bodden who has been on a tear through the first six weeks of the season. Bodden is currently tied for second in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) with nine passing touchdowns and third in passing yards (1,188). Running back Johntarrious Thomas also currently sits second in the SIAC in rushing with 426 yards while wide receiver Izaiah Jean-Baptiste currently sits in 11th with 222 total receiving yard. In total, through four games the EWU Tiger offense is second in the SIAC in scoring offense averaging 32.8 points per game.
Defensively, EWU has been tremendous to start the year. The Tigers are currently tied for 30th in all of Division II with 11 total turnovers forced. EWU Football has also received back-to-back SIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors as David Law-Mortimer took home the award in week one and Trevon French garnered the award for week two. French has compiled 37 total tackles, which leads the team and is eighth best in the SIAC right now. His 24 solo tackles are fifth most in the SIAC. The Tigers rank sixth of the SIAC in points allowed at 25.0 per game, but Edward Waters has limited opponents to only 307.2 yards of offense per game, the second-best mark in the league. The Tigers have the third-best passing defense in the conference at 175 yards per game, while sitting seventh in average rushing yards allowed at 132.2 per game. Defensive Lineman Antonio Henley leads the conference in tackles for loss at 11.5 on the year in only four games played along with two fumbles recovered and fellow defensive lineman Jamari Pierre tied for second in the league in fumbles forced with a pair.
Under Coach Jenkins' leadership, the Tigers are expected to emphasize tempo on offense and discipline on defense, making his return to Bethune-Cookman one of the most exciting matchups of the HBCU College Football Weekend.
KENTUCKY STATE THOROBREDS PREVIEW
This will be KSU's second home game of the 2025 season and their 2025 Homecoming as well. Kentucky State is off to an 4-2 start to the season with losses to Grambling and Albany State. The Thorobreds have garnered victories over Central State, Morehouse, Savannah State and Miles. KSU currently sits fourth in the SIAC standings just one spot below EWU.
Quarterback Torrence Bardell leads the Thorobreds with 1,086 yards passing and 12 touchdowns. Chad Elzy is KSU's leading rusher with 322 yards rushing so far on the season. Wide receiver Darius Cyprian has racked up 467 yards and 4 receiving touchdowns for Ketucky State.
On the defensive side of the ball, KSU's defensive back Lawrence McConnell leads the team with 34 total tackles and 2 interceptions. Linebacker Mataye Youman has tallied 32 tackles while Roman Hernandz has added 31 tackles.
LOOKING AHEAD
After their clash with the Kentucky State Thorobreds, the Tigers will return home for a meeting with Benedict College on October 18 inside Nathaniel Glover Stadium in Jacksonville with SIAC playoff seeding on the line. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 pm.
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