D2-CFB Game Preview: Savannah State Tigers (2-3) vs. Allen Yellow Jackets (2-4)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: E.K. McClendon Stadium, Winnsboro, SC

Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. ET

Event: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup

Broadcast: Allen University SIAC Network

Weather Forecast (Winnsboro, SC)

Kickoff Temp: ~71°F (low ~56°F)

Conditions: Partly cloudy, fall-like evening

Wind: NNE at 12 mph

Impact: Breezy conditions could affect special teams and deep passing

Injury Report

Savannah State: No major injuries reported; RB Joseph Hampton (captain) expected to play.

Allen: No significant injuries reported; full roster available.

Player Matchups

Savannah State Tigers

QB Burks: 116 passing yards vs SC State last week.

RB Joseph Hampton: Team captain, physical runner.

WR Cinsere Clark: 64 yards vs SC State, explosive playmaker.

Defense: Held SC State to 46 rushing yards, forced 2 fumbles.

Allen Yellow Jackets

QB dynamic passer: 1,200+ yards, 10 TDs this season.

RB committee-led rushing attack: No. 1 rushing offense in SIAC.

WR deep threat: 350+ yards, 4 TDs.

Defense: Allowed 57 points vs Albany State but rebounded with wins over Clark Atlanta and Lane.

Key Battle: Savannah State’s defensive front vs. Allen’s top-ranked rushing attack.

Team Recent Form

Savannah State

L vs Edward Waters 41-14

W vs Shorter 13-0

W @ Miles 45-19

L vs Kentucky State 37-20

L @ South Carolina State (FCS) 49-6

Allen

L @ Benedict 38-21

L @ Albany State 57-14

W vs Clark Atlanta 49-38

W vs Lane 29-21

L vs Livingstone 28-17

L @ Morehouse 38-31

Series History

All-time: Allen leads 9-4.

First meeting: 1915.

Last meeting: 1949 (Allen 33-6).

This is the first matchup in 76 years.

Betting Trends

Savannah State: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U.

Allen: 2-4 SU, 2-4 ATS; 4-2 O/U.

Both teams have lost two straight.

Allen overs have hit in 4 of 6 games.

Game Odds

Savannah State Tigers                   54.5

Allen Yellow Jackets                       – 3.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025

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