Season Context
Point arrives after a challenging 2024 campaign as the Skyhawks continue to build depth under head coach Shawn Goff. A young roster and limited carryover experience set up this non-conference opener as a valuable measuring stick.
Faulkner University competes in NAIA’s Mid-South Conference Sun Division and concluded 2024 with a 2–8 mark amid injuries and turnover at key positions. New leadership on offense and defense aims to restore the program’s competitive edge.
Team Overviews
Point Skyhawks
Head Coach: Shawn Goff (2nd season)
2024 Record: 3–7 (estimated)
Offense
Sophomore QB John Smith: poised passer with dual-threat upside
RB Marcus Lee: emerging back with breakaway speed
Defense
LB Aaron Wallace: sideline-to-sideline tackler who led the team last year
DB Chris Nguyen: ballhawk in the secondary looking for turnovers
Faulkner Eagles
Head Coach: Bobby Holloway (1st season)
Conference: Mid-South Conference Sun Division
2024 Record: 2–8
Offense
RB Elijah Faulkner: dynamic runner who piled up 1,426 yards and 25 TDs in 2024
OL Jaiden Brown-Demery: 6-foot-4, 345-pound blocker anchoring a rebuilt line
Defense
DL Antwan Black Jr.: disruptive force credited with multiple forced fumbles
S Isaiah Carter: rangy deep-field defender and vocal leader
Head-to-Head
First-ever meeting between Point and Faulkner.
Both teams will leverage early-season film to identify areas for growth before conference play begins.
Key Players to Watch
Point’s John Smith (QB): his decision-making under pressure will set the offensive rhythm.
Point’s Marcus Lee (RB): if he breaks one early, Point can flip field position.
Faulkner’s Elijah Faulkner (RB): a one-man engine whose long runs can dictate tempo.
Faulkner’s Antwan Black Jr. (DL): early pressure on third down could rattle the Skyhawks.
Broadcast & Streaming
Live Stats: naiastats.prestosports.com
Video Stream: Faulkner Sports Network YouTube
Radio: WNAA 88.5 FM (Montgomery) / SKYH 101.3 FM (Local simulcast)
What to Watch
Early downs and distances: can Point convert against Faulkner’s defensive line?
Clock management: Faulkner’s veteran backfield vs. Point’s freshman signal-caller.
Turnover margin: both defenses emphasize takeaways—critical swing factor.
Game Odds
Point Skyhawks 51.5
Faulkner Eagles (AL) – 15.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 27, 2025
