Erskine College wide receiver Justin Wilson (5) prevents Shorter University defensive back Trey Thomas from intercepting a pass in the end zone in fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Shorter University running back Jaiden Dollard dives into the end zone for a touchdown despite the efforts of Erskine College defensive back Jaelan Harfield (1) in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Shorter University wide receiver Jaylin Marshall fumbles as he is tackled by Erskine College's Caleb Gleason and Donovan Bush (6) in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. The ball went out of bounds and Shorter retained possession. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Shorter University quarterback Joshua Brown (12) eludes the tackle by Erskine College's Miller Shouse (3) in the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Brown was able to get away for a short gain. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Shorter University defensive lineman Josue Alexander grabs the facemask of Erskine College qarterback Austin Parker in the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Alexander was called for a penalty on the play. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Shorter University's defensive back Milton Adams pulls down Erskine College running back Kaavan Parker (2) in the open field during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Erskine College wide receiver Justin Wilson (5) prevents Shorter University defensive back Trey Thomas (1) from intercepting a pass in the end zone in fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Shorter University's Devon Lewis celebrates with teammate John Dietl III (87) behind Erskine College's Joseph Gilmore (4) after pulling in a touchdown reception in the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Erskine College defensive back Jakai Robinson (31) brings down Shorter University wide receiver Brando McGill on the 1-yard-line after a long reception in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Erskine College defensive lineman Jakel Scott (83) tackles Shorter University running back Noah Holland after a short gain in third quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Shorter University quarterback Joshua Brown completes a pass in the fourth quarter against Erskine College, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Shorter University's Bo Mosteller loses his helmet as he is tackled by Erskine College's Donovan Bush, as Erskine's Johnmond Howard (19) looks on, during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)
Erskine College's wide receiver Marquell Brown dives for yardage as he is brought down by Shorter University's Trey Thomas (1) and Artellious Edmond, during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Rome, Ga. Shorter won 28-7. (Index/Henry Durand)