Morehouse Defeated Savannah State 34-23
The Morehouse football team secured a victory over Savannah State following a game rescheduled due to local weather conditions.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Football
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Morehouse defeated Savannah State 34-23 on Sunday at B.T. Harvey Stadium. The game was moved from its original Saturday schedule due to weather concerns in the Atlanta area.
Why it matters
The win bolsters Morehouse's conference standing after the Tigers fell into an early deficit from which they could not recover. Turnovers and a slow start proved costly for Savannah State throughout the contest.
Morehouse quarterback Miles Scott threw for 269 yards, while Savannah State's Rashawn Truell passed for 232 yards in the contest. Tristan Sizemore led the effort for the Tigers with 146 receiving yards.
The players
Savion Red
He is an offensive player who recorded three touchdowns during the game against Morehouse.
Rashawn Truell
He is the quarterback for Savannah State who finished the game with 232 passing yards.
Miles Scott
He is the quarterback for Morehouse who completed the game with 269 passing yards.
Tristan Sizemore
He is a wide receiver who totaled 146 receiving yards for Savannah State.
Stephen Rowser
He is a defensive player for Morehouse who returned an interception 25 yards for a touchdown.
The details
Morehouse established dominance early by scoring 21 points in the first quarter, including a 25-yard interception return for a touchdown by Stephen Rowser. Savannah State struggled to overcome a 21-3 halftime deficit despite offensive contributions from Savion Red, who recorded three touchdowns.
Timeline
The football game took place on October 11, 2026.
Savannah State is scheduled to play Fort Valley State on October 17, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This outcome significantly alters the conference standings as teams maneuver for late-season positioning. The victory helps Morehouse reach a .500 conference record, creating a tighter competitive landscape in the division race.
Morehouse moves to a 3-3 conference record, directly improving their standing in the conference rankings. Savannah State drops to 1-4 in conference play, creating an urgent need for a win in their upcoming matchup against Fort Valley State.
The takeaway
Early scoring and defensive pressure proved to be the deciding factors in this weekend's conference matchup. Controlling early possession and minimizing turnovers remain the most critical metrics for teams looking to secure wins in the closing stretch of the season.
What happens next
Savannah State is set to host Fort Valley State on October 17, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the current standing of local college programs, visit Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 22 - WJCL Savannah.
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