Category: SIAC

Five HBCUs make D-II Playoff field

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The field for the 2025 Division II Football Playoffs was announced and 5 HBCUs were amongst the 32-team field.  Albany State Golden Rams ( 10-1, 8-0)  The Golden Rams of Albany State are the No.1 seed in Super Region 2. Albany State won the SIAC Championship by defeating Benedict 22-16 on Saturday and claimed the automatic bid that went along with it. Albany State finished the regular season with a 10-1 record, with their only loss coming to a Division I opponent, Florida A&M, 33-25 on September 13. The Golden…

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Albany State defeats Benedict 22-16 to claim SIAC crown

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Early on it appeared that this matchup was on the way to mirroring their meeting earlier in the season in which Albany Star came away with a dominant 31-3 win. However Benedict battled back in the second half to make things interesting but ultimately the Golden Rams managed to hang on for a 22-16 win. Albany State took the opening kickoff and marched 84 yards in 10 plays, getting in the end zone on Tiant Wyche’s 1-yard run to take an early 7-0 lead.  The Golden Rams’ defense forced Benedict…

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Albany State destroys Fort Valley in Fountain City Classic, 48-3

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Title image via Albany State Athletics In a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, Albany State University took its rival, Fort Valley State, to the woodshed, laying a 48-3 beating on the Wildcats. The Golden Rams’ “dirty blue” defense made it tough on Fort Valley, holding the Wildcats to just 106 yards of total offense ( 76 passing, 30 rushing) and forcing 4 turnovers, which they turned into 14 points and also held FVSU out of the end zone.  Albany State drew first blood on its first offensive…

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Albany State to take on rival Fort Valley State in 35th Fountain City Classic

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The stage is set for one of the most storied rivalries in HBCU football as the Albany State University Golden Rams prepare to take on the Fort Valley State University Wildcats in the 35th Annual Fountain City Classic. The matchup is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, in Columbus, Ga., and will once again bring together two proud programs competing for bragging rights and postseason momentum. The all-time series between the Golden Rams and Wildcats is as close as it gets, with Fort Valley State holding…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Mid-Major Top 7 Rankings 

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Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week Mid-Major Top 7 saw movement in the upper realms of the rankings. The top 4 teams all occupy different positions from the previous week, while the bottom of the polls remained unchanged.  7 Edward Waters Tigers (5-3,4-2)  The Tigers of Edward Waters remain at No.7 in this week’s polls. In their most recent outing, the Tigers traveled to Atlanta, GA, where they spoiled Clark-Atlanta’s homecoming, defeating the Panthers in a high-scoring affair 55-41. The Tigers outscored the Panthers 28-7in…

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Albany State moves into national rankings

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The Golden Rams of Albany State have broken into national rankings. ASU enters the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl at No. 21. In their most recent outing, Albany State thoroughly dominated then No. 21-ranked Benedict 31-3 in a battle of SIAC undefeateds, firmly establishing the Golden Rams at the zenith of the SIAC.  The Golden Rams’ defense also played big holding the Tigers to just 63 yards on the ground and making the day a nightmare for Benedict quarterback Darius Ocean, as he completed just 10 of…

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Isaiah Knowles named SIAC Offensive Player of the Week

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For his gridiron exploits this past week, Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles was named SIAC Offensive Player of the Week.  After missing the Golden Rams’ previous three contests while being in concussion protocols, Knowles made his return Saturday in the highly anticipated matchup against Benedict, who was also undefeated in the SIAC.  The Tampa, Florida native quickly made his impact, throwing three first half touchdowns as he helped Albany State jump out to a 24-0 halftime lead on the way to a 31-3 lead to emphatically establishing the Golden Rams’…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBUC Sports  Lab Week 5 Mid-Major Top 7 

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It was a very active week in week 5 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 poll rankings , with 4 of the 7 teams changing positions from the previous week, as well as a new team entering the fray.  7.Fayetteville  State Broncos ( 4-3, 4-1)  Fayetteville State enters this week’s polls after being outside the top 7 the previous week. The Broncos defeated Livingstone 38-14 last week for their fourth consecutive  win and remain undefeated in the CIAA. Fayetteville State is on bye this week before…

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Clark Atlanta scores late to get past Fort Valley State, 26-21

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A 10-point quarter pushed the Panthers of Clark Atlanta past Fort Valley State, 26-21 in front of a national audience on ESPN2.  After a scoreless first quarter, Fort Valley State struck first when Wildcats quarterback Don Hudson connected with J.T. Pendleton on an 11-yard scoring toss, caping a 14-play, 75-yard drive that made the score 7-0. The Clark Atlanta defense got the Panthers on the board when Hudson was sacked for a safety, making the score 7-2.  The subsequent free kick set the CAU offense up at Fort Valley’s 48 yard…

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Albany State hoops announced 2025-26 recruiting class

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University men’s basketball program and head coach Patrick Gayleare proud to announce the signing of the 2025-26 recruiting class. This year’s class brings a mix of experience, size, and talent to the Golden Rams, with four transfer student-athletes and one incoming freshman set to make an immediate impact on the hardwood. Headlining the class is Zachary Reinhart, a 6’6 senior guard from Orlando, Florida, who joins the Golden Rams after competing at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Reinhart’s versatility as a…

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