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Savannah State closed its season with a 35-0 shutout of Virginia University of Lynchburg

The Daily Savannah teamFrom the Nov. 8 edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Savannah State finished 2026 with a 35-0 win over Virginia University of Lynchburg on Saturday. It was senior night at , and Coach Thomas Howard said Thursday he wanted to send the seniors out with a win.

Savannah State beat Virginia University of Lynchburg 35-0

  • Virginia University of Lynchburg0
    Savannah State35
    FinalSenior night at T.A. Wright Stadium

Sources: WJCL, WSAV-TV

  • Shutout: the Tigers' first since Sept. 6, 2025
  • Early lead: Zyaire Williams' touchdown run made it 7-0
  • Touchdown pass: RaShawn Truell to freshman Caleb Barbas
  • Quarterbacks: the Tigers rotated throughout the game

Howard just finished his first season leading the program. He said the team grew a lot between the opener and the finale, and he's looking ahead.

Savannah State ran for 234 yards and sacked Lynchburg six times

234
rushing yards for the Tigers
6
sacks by the Tigers' defense
11
seniors playing their final home game

Sources: WJCL, WSAV-TV

“I think the growth that we had from game one to now, game ten, we look like a totally different football team.”

Thomas Howard, Savannah State head coach

Sources: WJCL, WSAV-TV

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