Edward Waters University · Next-Season Outcome Band
Fanbase Health Index · Edward Waters University · low confidence
D2 Program Prestige · Edward Waters University1964 Undefeated Season
Edward Waters goes 9–0 with six shutouts, establishing the program's legacy
Edward Waters University5-5Hope-Doping·Offseason
Edward Waters is the Tiger founded in 1866 (the first HBCU in Florida) that brought football back to life in 2012 after a 15-year hiatus, and now plays every Saturday as a gift to the university and the city of Jacksonville.
Title DroughtSince 1964 · 61 yrs
The fanbase believes: Edward Waters has no chip, it has a mission. The program plays for the university, for Jacksonville, and for the honor of being the first Black college in Florida.
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Approaching
30 days
until kickoff · at Jackson State · Sat Sep 5 · 23:00 UTC
The experience
Edward Waters is the Tiger founded in 1866 (the first HBCU in Florida) that brought football back to life in 2012 after a 15-year hiatus, and now plays every Saturday as a gift to the university and the city of Jacksonville.
The Tigers wait in the brush.
Edward Waters University · Next-Season Outcome Band
Floor / Base / Ceiling
Floor 3-9
Base 5-7
Ceiling 8-4
floor3-9Rebuild year. Below .500.
base5-7Mid-table finish.
ceiling8-4Conference title race. Bracket qualifier in range.
Variance assumed at ±2 wins from last-season record. Replace with the season-path projection once preview data is built.
Recent Form · last 10 games
Cold
One of five. The film room is busy this week.
Streak L2Last 5 · 1-4Last 10 · 5-5
The forecast
Opens Sep 5
vs Jackson State · away
Community pulse
No high-engagement r/cfb discussions tracked for this program in the last year.
The Pulse on Edward Waters University
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The Tigers wait in the brush.
What moved it — fall camp · last 14 days
Camp
Fall camp open — install + scrimmage cycle
ongoing
Kickoff
Season opener in 16 days
kickoff
"Go Tigers."
— Edward Waters University fanbase · recurring line
0 mentions · awaiting signal
Fanbase Health Index · Edward Waters University · low confidence
Growing (58)
DecliningStableGrowingSurging
On-Field — 5-5 (50% win rate)58
Player stats — 2025 season
No player stats logged for this program yet — stats appear once the season is underway.
Edward Waters University · 2025 schedule & results5-5Balanced slateAverage opponent win rate 48%.
| Wk | Date | Us | Opp | Line | Opponent | Result | Record | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30 | #329 | #311 | — | @Savannah State | W 41–14 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| 2 | Sep 6 | #299 | #277 | — | Miles | W 46–14 | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| 3 | Sep 13 | #297 | #278 | — | Virginia Union | W 41–38 | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| 4 | Sep 20 | #296 | #206 | — | @Bethune-Cookman | L 9–35 | 3-1 | 2-0 |
| 5 | Sep 27 | #283 | #423 | — | Morehouse | W 27–24 | 4-1 | 3-0 |
| 7 | Oct 11 | #305 | #293 | — | @Kentucky State | L 14–42 | 4-2 | 3-1 |
| 8 | Oct 18 | #328 | #280 | — | Benedict College | L 27–31 | 4-3 | 3-2 |
| 9 | Oct 25 | #330 | #392 | — | @Clark Atlanta | W 55–41 | 5-3 | 4-2 |
| 10 | Nov 1 | #322 | #396 | — | Central State | L 17–21 | 5-4 | 4-3 |
| 11 | Nov 8 | #336 | #341 | — | @Allen | L 30–53 | 5-5 | 4-4 |
Schedule mirage
How much of Edward Waters University's number is the schedule?
Raw EPA/play through week 21 is -0.13; 13th percentile once opponent strength is stripped out, it's -0.00. The widest gap came in week 21: -0.13 raw vs. -0.00 adjusted.
Home-Field Advantage · Edward Waters University · 2018-present
Strong
48% home win rate vs 37% on the road. margin runs +12.4 better at home. Earl Kitchings Stadium seats 8,000.
Home12-13Away10-17
Venue texture
80°F average kickoff temp; 16% of games had measurable precipitation; 9 mph average wind.
Based on 25 home games with weather data.
D2 Program Prestige · Edward Waters University
Mid-Major Contender
All-Time Record
25-49
since 2003 · 19 seasons · .337 win rate
HOME
12-13
AWAY
12-31
NEUTRAL
1-5
2000s
2010s
2020s
SIAC Standing · 2025
5th in the SIAC
Edward Waters University sits 5th of 14 in the SIAC at 4-4. Mid-conference — moves up or down depend on rivalry results and the late-season closing run.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany State | 10-0 |
| 2 | Kentucky State | 7-1 |
| 3 | Benedict College | 7-3 |
| 4 | Allen | 5-3 |
| 5 | Edward Waters | 4-4 |
| 6 | Fort Valley State | 4-4 |
| 7 | Central State | 3-5 |
| 8 | Miles | 3-5 |
| 9 | Morehouse | 3-5 |
| 10 | Savannah State | 3-5 |
| 11 | Tuskegee | 3-5 |
| 12 | Clark Atlanta | 2-6 |
| 13 | Stillman | 0-0 |
| 14 | Lane College | 0-8 |
Program memory
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
Football Returns (2012)
Edward Waters brings football back after 15 years, beginning the modern resurrection
2025 Competitive Season
After starting historic 3–0, Edward Waters finishes 5–5 (4–4 SIAC), showing steady progress
Moment of the Year · Edward Waters University · 2025
Moment of the Year · Edward Waters University · 2025Won 41-14 at Savannah State
Week 1 of 2025. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.
r/cfb moments
295
[Postgame Thread] Jackson State Defeats Edward Waters 53-0
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