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Week 2 • September 06, 2025, 11:30 PM UTC
Charleston Southern
0
0-0
FCS
Power Rank: -32
@
FINAL
13
Coastal Carolina
0-1
Sun Belt
Power Rank: -12.9

Coastal Carolina defeated Charleston Southern 13–0 in a double-digit victory.

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General Information

Week: Week 2
Kick Off (at stadium): 07:30 PM EDT
Stadium: Brooks Stadium (SC)
Capacity: 21,000
Elevation: 23 ft
HFA Rating: 2.3
Playing Surface: Artifical Turf

Betting Information

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Odds Implied Score -
Power Rank Implied Line Coastal Carolina -19.1
Prediction Markets Charleston Southern 50% Coastal Carolina 50% Win Chance (Kalshi)

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Home field — Brooks Stadium (SC)
Weather: Partly Cloudy
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Weather Conditions

Forecast for: February 02, 2026
Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

27.9°F

Wind Chill: 22.1°F
Wind: 5.1 mph SSW
Gusts: 10.7 mph
Precipitation: 0.0"
Humidity: 92%
Rain Chance: 0%
Snow Chance: 0%

Travel & Rest

Charleston Southern (Away)

This Week: 82.5 miles
Last Week: 883.7 miles
Season Total: 1131.3 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:30
Rest Days: 7

Coastal Carolina (Home)

This Week: 0.0 miles
Last Week: 587.2 miles
Season Total: 587.2 miles
Body Clock Time: 19:30
Rest Days: 7

What are the key factors for Charleston Southern vs Coastal Carolina?

Charleston Southern: Key Factors

Offensive Struggles Continue

Charleston Southern managed only 153 total yards and was shut out for the second straight game, following a 45-3 loss to Vanderbilt. The offense has failed to score a touchdown in two games, indicating major issues with execution and play-calling.

Defense Shows Resilience Despite Loss

The Buccaneers forced three interceptions and held Coastal Carolina to just 13 points, despite being 28.5-point underdogs. This defensive effort, especially against an FBS opponent, suggests the unit can keep games close if the offense improves.

Extended Losing Streak and Historical Context

Charleston Southern has now lost 12 straight games and is 0-28 all-time against FBS opponents. This losing streak and historical record may weigh on team morale, but also highlights the challenge of competing at a higher level.

Lack of Winning Season Since 2017

The Buccaneers have not had a winning season since 2017 (6-5), indicating a prolonged period of underperformance. This trend suggests systemic issues that may require significant changes to reverse.

Coastal Carolina: Key Factors

Historic Rushing Failure

Coastal Carolina failed to gain a single rushing yard for the first time in school history, finishing with minus-5 yards on the ground. This indicates a severe breakdown in the run game that must be addressed immediately.

Defensive Dominance by James Madison

The Dukes outgained Coastal Carolina 525-170 in total yards and held them to just 10 points. The Chanticleers' offense struggled to sustain drives, with quarterback Tad Hudson completing only 16 of 38 passes for 148 yards and an interception returned for a touchdown.

Turnover Issues

Coastal Carolina committed a critical interception in the fourth quarter that was returned for a touchdown by KJ Flowe, contributing to the lopsided score. Protecting the ball will be essential in their next game.

Lack of Offensive Balance

With no rushing attack, Coastal Carolina became one-dimensional, allowing James Madison's defense to focus on the pass. The Chanticleers must find a way to establish some run game to keep defenses honest.

Momentum and Confidence Concerns

The 59-10 loss is a demoralizing end to the regular season, and the team will need to regroup quickly. The defense allowed 525 yards and 59 points, indicating significant issues on that side of the ball as well.

What happened in the game?

Charleston Southern travels 83 miles to this game, a short road trip.

Coastal Carolina won by 13 in a double-digit victory.

Does weather affect this game at Brooks Stadium (SC)?

At 27.9°F, this is a cold-weather game. Cold conditions below 35°F historically compress scoring and reduce passing efficiency, favouring unders and run-heavy offences.

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How do Charleston Southern and Coastal Carolina compare on power ratings?

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Coastal Carolina (-12.9) over Charleston Southern (-32.0) by 19.1 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Coastal Carolina brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.3). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.

Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input — cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.

Where can I find more data on Charleston Southern and Coastal Carolina?

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Coastal Carolina won this game.