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Game Central | Football at Clark Atlanta

GAME CENTRAL
Savannah State University Tigers (3-3, 2-2 SIAC)
Vs.
Clark Atlanta University Panthers (2-4, 2-3 SIAC)

TIME: 2 p.m., October 14, 2022
LOCATION: Atlanta, Ga. | CAU Panther Stadium

TICKETS ($15)
LIVE STREAM: N/A
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ATLANTA, Ga. – Coming off a Homecoming win last week, Savannah State is back on the road for week seven.

Savannah State and Clark Atlanta are no strangers on the gridiron. The programs have been playing each other since 1956. Today will be the 47th meeting on the field of battle. Since 1998, Savannah State has a 5-0 win streak against Clark and leads the overall series 27-18-1.

The Tigers return home next week to face a tough Albany State team at Theodore A. Wright Stadium. Albany State was one of two losses the Tigers suffered during last year's historic 8-2 season. Kickoff in Savannah is set for 5 p.m.

LAST GAME
Savannah State hosted Virginia Univ. of Lynchburg for Homecoming last week and overcame a slow start to pick up a 28-14 win in front of 8,000 fans in Theodore A. Wright Stadium. The non-conference win pushed the Tigers up to .500 on the season.

TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS
Jadon Adams, a redshirt-freshman, started the season as the third-string quarterback. Adams now tops both the passing and rushing stats for the Tigers. From the pocket, he's completed 32-of-62 attempts this year with three interceptions, amassing 398 passing yards and seven touchdowns. On the ground, Adams has rushed 67 times for 282 yards and four touchdowns.

When the ball is in the air, look for #17 Da'Shun Mitchell, #5 Randy Scott, #8 Brent Carr, or #15 DeMarion Colbert to make a big play. Mitchell leads the receiving core with 22 catches for 255 yards and a two touchdowns. Randy Scott, who missed the opening three games due to injury, has been clutch in the last three games, catching nine passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns.

On the ground, you will see power back #1 Shamarcus Poole and freshmen #32 Joseph Hampton handle the runs. Poole has 212 yards on 55 carries this year. Hampton has 122 yards on 28 carries.

TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
Savannah State's defensive is led by a mix of newcomers and veterans this season. Up front, #0 Makenly Newbill (19.5 t, 2.5 tfl, 1.5 sacks) leads the line. Behind him, freshman linebacker #48 Tavare Brewton leads the entire defense with 24.5 tackles this season followed by #23 defensive back Amiri Johnson (20.0 tackles).

LAST MATCHUP WITH VUL
In week seven of the 2021 season, Savannah State hosted Clark Atlanta for Homecoming and made an emphatic statement with a 49-14 win in Theodore A. Wright Stadium. Savannah State put up 399 total yards of offense to Clark's 153 in the rout.

OPPONENT SCOUTING REPORT
Clark Atlanta opened the season with a win on the road against new SIAC member Edward Waters, but then slid into a four week drought. They are coming off a 42-41 win over the other new SIAC member, Allen, last week. They are averaging 41.3 points per game this season, mostly from their air game. They've averaged 191 passing yards a game this season with only a single interception recorded.

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Players Mentioned

#13 Brent Carr: WR; 6' 3"; Freshman

#0 Makenly Newbill: DL; 6' 2"; Junior

#9 Shamarcus Poole: RB; 5' 7"; Freshman

#5 Randy Scott: WR; 5' 10"; Freshman

#9 Jadon Adams: QB; 6' 3"; Redshirt Freshman

#48 Tavare Brewton: LB; 6' 2"; Freshman

#32 Joseph Hampton: RB; 5' 9"; Freshman

#23 Amiri Johnson: LB; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#17 Da'Shun Mitchell: WR; 6' 3"; Sophomore

Players Mentioned

#13 Brent Carr
: 6' 3"; Freshman
: WR

#0 Makenly Newbill
: 6' 2"; Junior
: DL

#9 Shamarcus Poole
: 5' 7"; Freshman
: RB

#5 Randy Scott
: 5' 10"; Freshman
: WR

#9 Jadon Adams
: 6' 3"; Redshirt Freshman
: QB

#48 Tavare Brewton
: 6' 2"; Freshman
: LB

#32 Joseph Hampton
: 5' 9"; Freshman
: RB

#23 Amiri Johnson
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: LB

#17 Da'Shun Mitchell
: 6' 3"; Sophomore
: WR