TUSKEGEE, Ala. | Below are a few news and notes from Saturday's game against Clark Atlanta University.

PICK SIX, CLOSE
Seniors Jewell Ratliff and Michael Robinson attempted to become the first defenders to score a touchdown this season when they intercepted Clark Atlanta passes on Saturday. Ratliff returned his for a touchdown, but had it called back due to a penalty, while Robinson was forced out at the four yard line on his return.

THREE'S COMPANY
Not to be outdone, redshirt freshman Darius Holmes made his presence felt in the season opener as he picked off his first pass after transferring from Alabama State. Holmes grabbed a tipped pass for his interception.

SHUTOUTS
Clark Atlanta and Tuskegee had not met since 2012 when they hit the field today. The result was the same as it was three years ago as Tuskegee not only won, but shutout their opponent. In 2012, Tuskegee claimed a 14-0 victory.

OPENING SUCCESS
Saturday marked the 10th home opener for head coach Willie Slater at Tuskegee, and he ran his record to 7-3 during that time. He was 5-0 in his first five seasons in season openers for the Golden Tigers.

STAYING THE COURSE
With the victory today, and the wins by other in-state schools, Slater stayed the course in victories since 2006. Slater has picked up 83 wins after today, leaving him nine behind Alabama's Nick Saban who won his 92nd game late Saturday night against Wisconsin.

FIRST PLAY FROM SCRIMMAGE
In 2014, the Golden Tigers played 12 games and in those 12 games, 10 of those were started off with a running play. This Saturday was no different as Dennis Norfleet carried the ball on the first play from scirmmage.

SPECIAL TEAMS MAKES MARK
The special teams made their mark on Saturday. The return game forced Clark Atlanta to kick all over the field with returners Dennis Norfleet (career record holder at Michigan) and Devozea Gaines (SIAC All-Conference performer). After the first return by Norfleet electrifed the crowd, Clark Atlanta started kicking away from the duo, including a short punt in the second half.

Not to be outdone, the punt return team scored a touchdown of its own today as Brandon Griffin covered a fumble in the end zone.

QUOTABLE - WILLIE SLATER
On team's performance ...
"We'll take a shutout every game. We're very young up front. We looked good 80 percent of the time and the other 20 we didn't. We have to correct those things as we move forward."

Kicking game ...
"It's all on him, Kemuel is a good kicker but he just had a brain lapse today. We'll work on those things and get better."

On next week's opponent, Albany State ...
"I don't know what we are going to have to do to beat them. They have a phenomenal team. We beat them twice last year, so they definately feel like they owe us one."