Game preview: Alabama State at Sam Houston State

FOUR-DOWN TERRITORY

1. Game film to watch: Sam Houston State has put it's season opener behind it, which may help the Bearkats erase first-game jitters. But it was beneficial to Alabama State as well, whose players and coaches gathered Saturday to watch the Bearkats' televised matchup against Eastern Washington. "It's better that they've played a game and we were able to see them," Alabama State head coach Reggie Barlow said. "Last year, we played Jacksonville State, and they had a whole new coaching staff. It would have been the same way this year. That first game gave us a chance to see them, but I imagine it's a plus for them as well because they're able to see what kinks they need to work out." 

2. Freshman impact players: There are 10 freshmen on the ASU two-deep roster, but the biggest impact other than kicker may be at receiver, where Jamir Hannah is listed as a starting receiver and Josh Davis as a top reserve. "I think Jamir Hannah has just embraced that role," Barlow said. "His work ethic is unmatched. Everything he does is explosive and with a lot of energy. He's just a little more mature than his years, and he catches the ball well." Davis has been hampered by a heel injury, but before that, Barlow said "he was right there" with starters.

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