Day: October 25, 2026

Benedict Shuts Down Albany State, 29-8, With Dominant Defensive Performance

Brandon King

image via Nathan Salley Photography Benedict College delivered a defensive statement Saturday, shutting out Albany State through the first three quarters on its way to a convincing 29-8 victory over the Golden Rams. The Tigers controlled the game defensively and capitalized on key opportunities, turning a scoreless first quarter into a commanding halftime lead. Benedict scored 20 points in the second quarter, added a field goal in the third and finished off the victory in the fourth. Benedict’s Defense Sets the Tone After a scoreless opening quarter, Benedict broke through…

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Texas Southern Stuns Southern With Last-Second 46-Yard Field Goal, Wins 24-21

Brandon King

image via Andrew McCray HOUSTON, Texas — Texas Southern delivered a dramatic finish on Saturday, defeating Southern University 24-21 on Miguel Arana’s 46-yard field goal as time expired. After surrendering the opening touchdown, the Tigers built a 21-7 lead behind three rushing touchdowns before Southern rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Texas Southern then put together a decisive final drive, covering 36 yards in 10 plays to set up Arana’s game-winning kick. The victory gave Texas Southern a thrilling finish in the rivalry matchup, while Southern was…

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Bethune-Cookman Stuns No. 24 Jackson State With Late Touchdown for 24-21 Victory

Brandon King

Bethune-Cookman delivered one of the biggest surprises of the SWAC football weekend, scoring a go-ahead touchdown with 40 seconds remaining to stun No. 24 Jackson State, 24-21, on Saturday in Daytona Beach, Florida. Quarterback Tyler Jefferson connected with Rickie Shaw II on a 19-yard touchdown pass to cap a late Wildcats scoring drive, erasing Jackson State’s fourth-quarter lead and handing the Tigers a painful defeat. Source: Associated Press via CBS Sports⁠ The victory moved Bethune-Cookman to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in conference play, putting the Wildcats in a tie with…

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Kentucky State Survives Savannah State, 27-24, on Late Touchdown

Brandon King

image via Nicole Finch FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky State escaped with a thrilling 27-24 victory over Savannah State on Saturday, October 24, using a late touchdown to survive a back-and-forth Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) football matchup at Alumni Stadium. The Thorobreds found a way to secure the win despite being outgained by the Tigers, 481-309, and surrendering 221 rushing yards. Savannah State controlled possession for 38 minutes and 20 seconds, but Kentucky State capitalized on its passing game and defensive playmaking to hold on for the three-point victory. Kentucky…

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