Albany State defeated Clark Atlanta 21–17 on October 31, 2026, at Panther Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Game Summary
Winning Touchdown: Sophomore wide receiver Cameran Loyd caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from Jeffery Davis with just 26.8 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to cap a 75-yard drive.
Clark Atlanta's Late Lead: The Panthers had taken a 17–14 lead with 2:34 left on a 10-yard rushing touchdown by Xzavier Jackson.
Key Turnovers & Special Teams: Albany State scored an early touchdown off a blocked punt by Keymon Jefferson and won the turnover battle with three interceptions
Key Performers
Cameran Loyd (Albany State): Breakout game with 9 catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner
.Jeffery Davis (Albany State): Completed 16 of 21 passes for 178 yards and two TDs
Xzavier Jackson (Clark Atlanta): Threw for 212 yards, ran for a TD, but also threw three interceptions
Trayvon Pinder (Clark Atlanta): Rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown
