Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Barron Stadium, Rome, Georgia
Forecast: Sunny with a high of 72°F, light northwest winds at 6–8 mph, 0% chance of precipitation
Team Overview & Recent Form
Chowan Hawks
Record: 1–2 overall
Last 3 Games (2025):
W vs. Elizabeth City State (28–14)
L vs. West Alabama (28–38)
L vs. Valdosta State (3–56)
Points For / Against: 59 PF / 108 PA
Streak: L2
Conference: Conference Carolinas
Standing: Mid-tier
Offensive Highlights:
RB Khalon Simmons: 4 rushing TDs in first 3 games
WR Holt Egan: 100+ yards vs. West Alabama
Defensive Concerns:
Allowed 38+ points in back-to-back losses
Secondary exposed by deep-ball threats
Shorter Hawks
Record: 1–3 overall
Last 4 Games (2025):
W vs. Virginia Lynchburg (57–20)
L vs. West Florida (20–42)
L vs. Savannah State (0–13)
L vs. Anderson (SC) (34–7)
Points For / Against: 114 PF / 132 PA
Streak: L1
Conference: Gulf South Conference
Standing: Lower tier
Offensive Highlights:
QB play has been inconsistent but showed flashes vs. Virginia Lynchburg
WR unit has speed but lacks separation against top defenses
Defensive Highlights:
Run defense improving; held Savannah State to 3.1 yards/carry
Pass rush generated 4 sacks vs. Virginia Lynchburg
Series History
2024: Chowan 31, Shorter 27
2023: Shorter 57, Chowan 20
Recent Trend: 1–1 split over last two seasons
Historical Edge: Even matchup with alternating wins
Injury Report
Chowan: No major injuries reported; full roster expected
Shorter: LB1 questionable (ankle); RB2 probable after limited practice
Key Matchups to Watch
Chowan RB Khalon Simmons vs. Shorter Front Seven:
Simmons is averaging 5.2 yards/carry. Shorter’s run defense has tightened recently, allowing just 110 rushing yards last week.
Shorter QB vs. Chowan Secondary:
Chowan’s secondary gave up 300+ passing yards to Valdosta State. Shorter’s QB has struggled with accuracy but may find opportunities deep.
Third-Down Efficiency:
Chowan converts at 38%, while Shorter allows conversions on 42% of defensive third downs. This battle could decide possession dominance.
Betting Trends:
Chowan is 2–1 ATS in last 3 games
Shorter is 1–3 ATS in last 4 games
Over has hit in 2 of Chowan’s last 3 games
Both teams have alternated wins in recent matchups
Historical Betting Results
Oct 12, 2024: Chowan 31, Shorter 27
Spread: Chowan -2.5 → Covered
Total: 52.0 → Over hit
Sep 16, 2023: Shorter 57, Chowan 20
Spread: Shorter -3.5 → Covered
Total: 60.0 → Over hit
Game Odds
Chowan Hawks – 1.5
Shorter Hawks 44.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
