GAME 5

Shorter (2-2, 1-1 CC) vs. Delta State (1-3, 0-0 GSC)

Date: Saturday, October 2

Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET

Location: Cleveland, Miss. (Parker Field at McCool Stadium)

Watch: FloSports

Listen: Delta State Sports Network


NOTES

• The Hawks are soaring after their first conference victory last weekend, surviving a second-half scare from Erskine in a 31-24 victory. 
• Running back David Hill had a career day in the win, rushing 28 times for 197 yards, earning him Offensive Player of the Week honors for the conference. 
• Quarterback Devin Edmonds was efficient in his first career start, going 16-for-29 with 199 yards and a touchdown while also running one in. 
• Shorter's win boosted them to fourth in the conference standings. 
• The Hawks' offense and defense have been a force, ranking in the top of the conference in multiple categories. 

SCOUTING THE STATESMEN

• Delta State has had a slow start to the 2026 season, dropping three of the first four to tough non-conference opponents. 
• The Statesmen were able to pull off a 21-6 victory against Division I opponent Mississippi Valley State this past weekend, earning a statement win. 
• Delta State is looking to get back on track before they begin play in the GSC. 

SERIES HISTORY

• Shorter is looking to get their first victory against Delta State, as they enter Saturday 0-10 overall against them. 

 

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