D2-CFB Game Preview: Albany State Golden Rams (3-1) vs. Lane Dragons (0-4)

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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

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