CUTHBERT, Ga. – On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Andrew College Football team will take the field against No. 16 Lindsey Wilson University as the Fighting Tigers celebrate Homecoming at Standifer Field in Blakely, Ga.
This will mark the Fighting Tigers' first Homecoming game as members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC).
Previously on the Gridiron
The last time the Fighting Tigers stepped between the lines was Saturday, Oct. 17, in their final road game of the season against Faulkner University in Alabama. Despite putting together one of their best offensive performances of the season, finishing with 257 yards of total offense, the Fighting Tigers eventually fell to the Eagles, 46-21.
It marked their second-highest scoring output of the season and their most since putting up 34 points against Thomas University on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Andrew is still in search of its first victory of the season, and a win over Lindsey Wilson would mark a significant upset against one of the NAIA's nationally ranked programs.
The Opponent: The Blue Raiders
The Blue Raiders enter Saturday's matchup with a 5-2 overall record and one of the most dominant defenses in the NAIA this season.
In their last game, Lindsey Wilson fell to Georgetown College, 24-21, in overtime. Despite the loss, the Blue Raiders held the Tigers to just 65 rushing yards, marking the fourth time this season they have held an opponent to 65 rushing yards or fewer.
The Blue Raiders will look to bounce back in Blakely and return to the win column as they work to climb the NAIA national rankings.
Game Information
Saturday's game is set for 3 p.m. at Standifer Field in Blakely, Ga.
Along with Saturday's game, there will be multiple festivities for fans to enjoy before and during the contest.
Prior to Saturday's matchup, Andrew College will participate in its annual Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. in Cuthbert, Ga., featuring students, faculty, staff and members of the local community.
During halftime, Andrew College Athletics will also recognize Kaleb Podger and officially induct him into the Andrew College Athletics Hall of Fame.
"I am beyond grateful to be receiving this honor," said Podger. "I have dedicated 20 years of my life to the sport of baseball and to see the countless hours of hard work on and off the field pay off means the world to me. Some of best memories were made on the field and campus at Andrew and to be inducted into the schools Hall of Fame is an absolute honor!"
Over his three seasons at Andrew, including the shortened 2020 season, Podger appeared in 73 games and posted a career slash line of .420/.607/.601 (102-for-243) with six home runs, 66 RBI, 32 walks and 21 stolen bases.
Watch Saturday's Game
Fans can watch Saturday's Homecoming matchup through Andrew College Athletics' official streaming platforms.
Livestream: Watch Andrew vs. Lindsey Wilson University (Ky.)
Andrew Football: AndrewFightingTigers.com
Located in Cuthbert, Georgia, Andrew College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Fighting Tigers sponsor 16 sports and compete in the Southern States Athletic Conference.
