Savannah State witnessed a brutal start to the season, suffering an 87-0 road defeat against South Carolina State in its season opener. The margin was far from an ordinary loss and raised serious concerns about Savannah State’s ability to bounce back, catching the attention of the program’s alum and Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe.
Shannon Sharpe Left Speechless After Savannah State Suffers Embarrassing 87-0 Blowout
Savannah State’s 87-0 loss to South Carolina State marked the second-worst defeat in program history by point margin, according to WSAV Savannah.
The lopsided result also put South Carolina State in some notable FCS history, as its 87-point shutout win over Savannah State ranks as the fifth-largest FCS shutout since 1996. The biggest during that span came in 2022, when Stephen F. Austin defeated Warner 98-0.
The largest shutout in FCS history remains Portland State’s 105-0 win over Delaware State in 1980…