The Blue Bears are headed to Columbia, SC to take on Allen University this Saturday at 6:00 PM. With momentum building, Livingstone aims to turn the tide at Fairfield Central High School and notch their first road win against the Yellow Jackets.

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Location: Fairfield Central High School
836 US Highway 321, Winnsboro, SC
Broadcast: TBA
Live Stats: https://auyellowjackets.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
  Last Season's Matchup: 2024 Recap
Livingstone edged Allen 23–21 in Salisbury. The Blue Bears jumped out to a 10–0 halftime lead, highlighted by a punt return touchdown from Chancellor Bryant. Allen responded with two third-quarter scores, but Livingstone sealed the win with a late touchdown pass and a clutch field goal by Jason Zapata.  Livingstone College Blue Bears
Head Coach: Sean Gilbert (5th season)
2024 Record: 6–4 overall, 4–3 CIAA
2024 CIAA Rank: 5^th
 
Key Players

• DL David Jones – Recorded 4 solo tackles, anchoring the defensive front with strong pursuit and gap control.
• DL Kobe Pringle – Tallied 3 solo tackles and 1 assist, contributing to a stout defensive effort.
• K Jason Zapata – Went 3-for-3 on field goals (24, 25, and 22 yards), providing consistent scoring and special teams leadership.
• WR Chris Washington – Caught a 14-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter; a returning deep-threat option and one of the few holdovers from last year's Allen matchup.

Game Strategy

• Establish the Run: Quiet the home crowd early
• Defensive Adjustments: Focus on limiting explosive plays
• Special Teams Edge: Use Zapata's leg to flip field position and capitalize on scoring chances

Allen University Yellow Jackets
Head Coach: Cedric Pearl (2nd season)
2024 Record: 2–8 overall, 1–7 SIAC
2024 SIAC Rank: 11th
 
Key Players

• QB Jamir Dismukes – 1,832 passing yards, 25 total TDs in 2024
• WR Nanders Lawrence – Preseason All-SIAC, deep threat
• DL Osirus Rhodes – Senior leader on defense
• DB Tyreshon Freeman – Ballhawk in the secondary
• P/K Trevor Bywater – Field position weapon

Game Strategy

• Air Attack: Stretch the field with Dismukes and Lawrence
• Defensive Pressure: Test Livingstone's offensive line early
• Momentum Play: Use experience from last season to control tempo

Series History
All-Time Record: Livingstone leads 3–1
 Last Meeting: Livingstone won 23–21 (2024)
First Matchup: 2018 – Livingstone won 19–0
Allen's Only Win: 2021 – 34–32 in Columbia