Albany, GA – The Albany State Golden Rams (5-3, 5-1 SIAC) head to Savannah for a pivotal conference clash against the Savannah State Tigers (4-4, 3-3 SIAC) on Saturday, November 2. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at Theodore A. Wright Stadium, with Senior/High School Band Day festivities adding to the game-day atmosphere.
ASU enters the contest fresh off a high-powered 42-34 victory over Edward Waters, bolstered by standout performances on both sides of the ball. Quarterback
Isaiah Knowles, a redshirt sophomore, leads the Golden Rams offense, which has gained momentum as the season progresses. Knowles will go head-to-head with Savannah State's graduate quarterback Jhaydon Sullivan, promising an exciting matchup between two skilled field generals.
Savannah State comes into Saturday's game following a heartbreaking 27-28 loss to Lane College during their homecoming, leaving the Tigers hungry for redemption. However, Albany State holds the upper hand historically, boasting a 4-1 series lead dating back to 2011. Their most recent victory over Savannah State was a 15-12 win last September, where the Golden Rams showcased their grit with a decisive defensive effort. Savannah State last defeated ASU in 2019 with a 35-19 win, marking the Tigers' only victory in the series to date.
Game Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Location: Theodore A. Wright Stadium, Savannah, GA
- Events: Senior/High School Band Day
Golden Rams fans can tune into the action via live stream on Savannah State Athletics' website at
ssuathletics.com.
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ABOUT ALBANY STATE ATHLETICS
Albany State University is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II-level intercollegiate athletic program. The university currently fields teams in 11 sports: women's volleyball, women's tennis, women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, softball, men's and women's track and field, women's soccer, baseball, and football with all teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), except women's soccer, which participates in the Peach Belt Conference.
