Category: SIAC

SIAC Announces Football Players of the Week for October 20

Staff

Benedict College leads the way with three honorees as the conference recognizes five standout performers. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its football weekly honors for October 20, recognizing five student-athletes for their performances on the gridiron. Benedict College leads the latest awards with three selections, while Tuskegee University and Kentucky State University each have one honoree. The weekly awards recognize outstanding performances across the conference in offensive production, defensive play, special teams and newcomer contributions. SIAC Football Weekly Honors Offensive Player of the Week David Smith —…

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Benedict College Legend Charles “C.B.” Benson to Be Inducted Into 2027 SIAC Hall of Fame

Brandon King

A historic 1,000-yard rushing season, three touchdowns against a rival, and a professional baseball career helped define Charles “C.B.” Benson’s remarkable athletic legacy. Former Benedict College standout Charles Benson is set to receive another major honor with his selection to the 2027 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Hall of Fame class. Benson made his mark as a two-sport star for the Benedict Tigers, showcasing his talents in football and baseball during the early 1960s. His accomplishments established him as one of the standout athletes in Benedict’s athletic history. C.B. Benson…

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Tuskegee Edges Albany State 17-14 With Late Go-Ahead Touchdown

Brandon King

HBCU Football | October 17, 2026 Tuskegee delivered a clutch fourth-quarter performance to defeat Albany State 17-14 on Saturday, October 17, at Abbott Memorial Stadium. The Golden Tigers took a 10-0 lead into halftime after a one-yard touchdown run by Renoldo Spivey Jr. and a 45-yard field goal from Lorcan Ryans. Albany State responded in the second half. Jeffery Davis scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown late in the third quarter, cutting Tuskegee’s advantage to 10-7. The Golden Rams then took the lead in the fourth quarter when Roderick McCrary…

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HBCU Football: SIAC Where To Watch | Oct. 15–21

Brandon King

Three SIAC matchups are headed to ESPN+ this Saturday! 📺🔥 Here’s your guide to catching the action on October 17. 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 🏈 Allen Yellow Jackets at Clark Atlanta Panthers🕐 1 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ 🏈 Edward Waters Tigers at Benedict Tigers🕑 2 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ 🏈 Albany State Golden Rams at Tuskegee Golden Tigers🕒 3 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ All three games will stream on ESPN+. Kickoff times are Eastern. 📺 WHERE TO WATCH: ESPN+ and the SIAC Network. Check the official schedule for each game’s broadcast listing. 🔥…

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BREAKING: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act, 77-22; Bill Now Heads to House

Brandon King

The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward creating a national framework for college sports. The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, 77-22, on Monday, sending legislation designed to establish federal rules governing NIL, athlete compensation, transfers, eligibility and other aspects of college athletics to the House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and has advanced through the Senate after months of negotiations. Now comes the more uncertain part of the process: the House. The House is not…

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Making A Difference: Michael Jordan Helps Morehouse College Open New Multimedia Center for Future Storytellers

Brandon King

Michael Jordan is putting more than basketball knowledge into the next generation of HBCU talent. Morehouse College has officially opened its new Morehouse Multimedia Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for careers in journalism, sports media, broadcasting, podcasting, filmmaking and digital storytelling. The center held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 23, with support from Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand. 🏀 From Jordan Brand Support to a Media Pipeline The new facility is part of Morehouse’s Department of Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice. It…

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Kentucky State Ends 12-Game Losing Streak to Albany State With 24-16 Road Win

Brandon King

The drought is finally over. Kentucky State walked into Albany State University Coliseum on Saturday with more than another SIAC football game on the schedule. The Thorobreds were carrying more than two decades of history with them. By the time the afternoon ended, that history had changed. Kentucky State defeated Albany State 24-16, snapping a 12-game losing streak against the Golden Rams and securing its first victory in the series since September 20, 2003. Kentucky State’s official series history lists the previous 12 meetings from 2004 through 2025 as losses.…

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Edward Waters Withstands Morehouse Surge, Hangs On for 46-38 Win

Brandon King

ATLANTA — Edward Waters built a 30-point lead and then had to survive a furious fourth-quarter rally. The Tigers ultimately held on. Edward Waters defeated Morehouse 46-38 Saturday afternoon at B.T. Harvey Stadium, improving to 4-1 overall and 3-0 in SIAC play while handing Morehouse its fourth loss of the season. (Edward Waters University⁠) The final score doesn’t tell the entire story. Edward Waters led 46-16 with just 1:05 remaining in the third quarter before Morehouse erupted for three fourth-quarter touchdowns. The Maroon Tigers cut the deficit to eight points…

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Reggie Barlow Says HBCUs Should Get at Least $1 Million for “Money Games”

Brandon King

Image via the Nashville Post The beginning of the college football season is rife with lopsided matchups that end in blowouts as schools bludgeon overmatched, lower tiered opponents.  Many times HBCUs are often fodder in these games, as the financial constraints the schools are already saddled with necessitate they are a piñata in these gridiron beatdowns in order to garner the payouts that can largely fund their athletics.  Even other HBCU’s are not immune to to being punching bags for their higher division counterparts as there are several of these…

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Johnson C. Smith Rolls Past Albany State 27-7 in Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

Brandon King

Image I a Pro Football Hall of Fame CANTON, Ohio — Johnson C. Smith University made a statement on the national stage Sunday afternoon, using a dominant rushing attack and opportunistic defense to defeat Albany State University 27-7 in the seventh annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The matchup featured the defending CIAA champion Golden Bulls against the defending SIAC champion Golden Rams, bringing two of Division II’s premier HBCU football programs together in Canton. Johnson C. Smith controlled the game…

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