GAME 2
Shorter (1-0, 0-0 CC) vs. Benedict College (1-0, 0-0 SSAC)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 5th
Kickoff: 5 p.m. ET
Location: Rome, Ga. (Historic Barron Stadium)
Watch: Conference Carolinas Digital Network


NOTES

• The Hawks are coming off a record-breaking win against NAIA opponent Andrew College last Saturday. Quarterback Jeb Walls led Shorter to a 65-6 win over the Fighting Tigers.
• Shorter's defense held Andrew to a net total of 91 yards of offense. Key contributors included linebacker Armond Jones (5 TOT, 4 solo) and safety Hugh Barbee (3 TOT, 2 TFLs).
• Head Coach Zach Morrison is looking to stay aggressive in the run game while continuing to get it done through the air.

SCOUTING THE TIGERS

• Benedict College enters Week 2 with momentum after a 32-10 win over Johnson C. Smith University.
• The Tigers finished 2025 with a 10-3 record, putting up 32.00 points per game while averaging 300 yards per contest offensively, showcasing their aggressiveness both on the ground and through the air.
• Benedict College also posted a strong defensive performance, allowing just 17.3 points per game while forcing 28 total turnovers.
• The Tigers have received 55 votes in the latest AFCA Coaches Top 25 Poll.

SERIES HISTORY

• This is the first-ever meeting between the two squads.

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