{"id":674,"date":"2026-10-03T21:34:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T01:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsouthconference.com\/football\/?p=674"},"modified":"2026-10-03T21:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T01:38:24","slug":"clayton-state-comes-from-behind-for-23-23-road-victory-at-andrew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsouthconference.com\/football\/2026\/10\/03\/clayton-state-comes-from-behind-for-23-23-road-victory-at-andrew\/","title":{"rendered":"Clayton State Comes from Behind for 23-20 Road Victory at Andrew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CUTHBERT, Ga.<\/strong> \u2014 Clayton State used a balanced offense and a strong defensive effort to hold off Andrew College 23-20 Saturday, earning a hard-fought road victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrew led 20-15 before the Lakers put together a nine-play, 70-yard drive late in the fourth quarter. With 1:53 remaining, backup quarterback DeAngelo Walton connected with Danirion Moxey for a 14-yard touchdown to give the Lakers a 21-20 advantage. Clayton State converted the ensuing two-point conversion to extend its lead to 23-20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Down three with one final opportunity, the Fighting Tigers were unable to get into field goal range. Quarterback Nick Commisso connected with Nnamdi Osuorah for 14 yards on the final possession, but Andrew ultimately turned the ball over on downs at its own 34-yard line, allowing Clayton State to run out the remaining clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lakers finished with 323 yards of offense, including 183 through the air and 140 on the ground. Andrew was limited to 203 total yards despite controlling the ball for more than 34 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clayton State&#8217;s passing attack was led by the third-string quarterback Walton, subbing for Jeremiah Mallory who went out with a head injury. Walton completed 7 of 8 passes for 117 yards. Mallory added 66 yards on 7-of-15 passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ryan Webster paced the Lakers on the ground, rushing 10 times for 105 yards, an average of 10.5 yards per carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Savion West provided the biggest impact in the passing game, catching three passes for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Moxey added four receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clayton State&#8217;s defense helped preserve the victory by intercepting Andrew twice. The Lakers limited the Fighting Tigers to just 71 passing yards and 2.8 yards per rushing attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrew relied heavily on its ground game, running 48 times for 132 yards. J. Quan carried 20 times for 67 yards and scored all three of Andrew&#8217;s touchdowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clayton State overcame two turnovers and 13 penalties totaling 114 yards. The Lakers converted 3 of 9 third downs while holding Andrew to just 1 of 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lakers improve to 5-0 on the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photo courtesy Clayton State Football<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CUTHBERT, Ga. \u2014 Clayton State used a balanced offense and a strong defensive effort to hold off Andrew College 23-20 Saturday, earning a hard-fought road victory. Andrew led 20-15 before the Lakers put together a nine-play, 70-yard drive late in the fourth quarter. 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