The Tigers are an NAIA team that competes as an independent. Based out of Jacksonville, Fla., Edward Waters has 2-2 this season with wins over Point (Ga.) and Livingstone College. The Tigers lost to Lane College and Morehouse College.In their two wins, the Tigers outscored their opponents 108-70, including a 66-34 win over Point University (Ga.) to begin the season. In their two losses, the Tigers are being outscored 84-46.
The Blazers and Tigers have met just once. The Blazers earned a commanding 70-6 win over the Tigers in 2009. Edward Waters finished the year 0-11.
Offensively, Edward Waters is a primary based rushing attack. Through their first four games, the Tigers are averaging 251.8 yards on the ground and just 115 through the air. Running back Phillip Teamer leads the team with 377 rushing yards this season, although Ralph Shuler leads the team with five rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Tigers are allowing 402 yards of offense and have allowed 13 rushing touchdowns and nine passing.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium.
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