Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Lane Field (capacity ~3,500)
Location: Jackson, Tennessee
Kickoff Time: 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / SIAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Jackson, TN)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm fall afternoon
Temperature: ~76°F at kickoff, cooling into the upper 60s by evening
Wind: 5–9 mph
Impact: Excellent football weather; minimal effect on passing/kicking
Injury Report
Albany State Golden Rams:
QB Dionte Bonneau – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Rashad Jordan – Questionable (hamstring)
Lane Dragons:
QB Michael Huntley – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Ike Brown – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Dionte Bonneau (ASU) vs Lane Secondary
Bonneau has been efficient in ASU’s 3–1 start, with multiple TDs and strong accuracy.
RB Kam Ward (ASU) vs LB Jalen Smith (Lane)
Ward is ASU’s workhorse back; Smith leads Lane in tackles.
QB Michael Huntley (Lane) vs Albany State Pass Rush
Huntley has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Golden Rams defense that thrives on pressure.
WR Rashad Jordan (ASU) vs CB Marcus Hall (Lane)
Jordan is ASU’s top target; Hall is Lane’s best cover corner.
Recent Team Form
Albany State Golden Rams (3–1, 2–0 SIAC)
W 57–14 vs Allen (9/27/25)
L 33–25 @ Florida A&M (9/13/25)
W 49–21 @ Kentucky State (9/6/25)
W 51–7 @ Shaw (8/30/25)
Offense: ~45.5 PPG Defense: ~18.2 PPG
Lane Dragons (0–4, 0–2 SIAC)
L 42–13 @ Central State (9/27/25)
L 49–7 @ Alabama A&M (9/20/25)
L 29–21 vs Allen (9/13/25)
L 27–15 vs Lincoln (MO) (9/6/25)
Offense: ~14.5 PPG Defense: ~41.7 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Albany State leads the modern series comfortably
Recent:
2024: Albany State 35–14
2023: Albany State 28–10
2022: Albany State 31–7
Trend: Albany State has won 3 straight, all by multiple scores.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Albany State: 3–1 ATS last 4
Lane: 0–4 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Albany State has covered in 3 straight vs Lane
Lane has failed to cover in 4 straight SIAC games
Projected Score: Albany State 42 – Lane 14
Game Odds
Albany State Golden Rams – 21
Lane Dragons 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
