Game Details
Time: 9:00 AM ET
Location: Barron Stadium, Rome, GA
Broadcast: FloSports (Gulf South Conference stream)
Team Form & Trends
Anderson Trojans
2024 Record: 4–7 (Inaugural season)
Last 5 Games:
L vs Wingate (10–38)
L @ Limestone (17–42)
W vs Erskine (28–14)
L @ Newberry (13–35)
W vs Allen (31–20)
Key Strengths: Young, athletic roster with upside; aggressive blitz packages
Key Concerns: Depth in trenches; turnover-prone QB play
Shorter Hawks
2024 Record: 3–8
Last 5 Games:
L vs West Alabama (7–41)
L @ Delta State (10–52)
W vs Clark Atlanta (24–17)
L @ Valdosta State (14–49)
L vs Mississippi College (21–28)
Key Strengths: Veteran offensive line; capable run game
Key Concerns: Secondary breakdowns; poor third-down conversion rate
Tactical Breakdown
Anderson will look to speed up the game and test Shorter’s secondary with vertical shots.
Shorter will lean on its run game and ball control to keep Anderson’s offense off the field.
Players to Watch
Anderson Trojans
QB Caleb Foster (Fr.): Dual-threat prospect with strong spring camp buzz
WR Jalen Rivers: Slot weapon with YAC upside
LB Tyrell Mason: Sideline-to-sideline tackler with 10+ TFLs in 2024
Shorter Hawks
RB Darius King: Workhorse back with 1,100+ yards last season
DE Malik Boone: Edge rusher with 7 sacks and 3 forced fumbles
CB Isaiah Grant: Veteran DB with 3 INTs and 8 PBUs
Game Odds
Anderson Trojans 53
Shorter Hawks – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025
