Category: SIAC

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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Edward Waters President Takes Responsibility for Jackson State Loss, Announces Major Change to Football Scheduling

Brandon King

JACKSON, Miss. — Edward Waters University President and CEO A. Zachary Faison Jr., Ed.D., J.D., is taking responsibility for the decision to schedule Saturday’s matchup against Jackson State — and says the university will take a dramatically different approach to Division I football games moving forward. Following Edward Waters’ 66-14 loss to Jackson State in the 2026 season opener, Faison issued a lengthy message to the university’s student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and supporters in which he defended the Tigers’ effort while openly questioning whether the financial and competitive realities of…

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Jackson State Mauls Edward Waters 66-14 in Dominant Home Opener

Brandon King

Image via Ayton Breckenridge/The Clarion Ledger JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State put together a dominant performance in its 2026 home opener, overwhelming Edward Waters 66-14 Saturday night at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in the HOPE Labor Day Classic. The Tigers improved to 2-0 with the convincing victory after opening the season with a 26-24 comeback win over Tennessee State. Jackson State’s offense exploded against Edward Waters, while the defense consistently kept the visitors from finding a rhythm. The Tigers’ performance was particularly impressive considering how competitive their season opener had…

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Clark Atlanta Holds Off Morehouse, 31-21, in ATL Labor Day Classic

Brandon King

ATLANTA — Clark Atlanta University used a series of explosive plays to defeat rival Morehouse College 31-21 Saturday afternoon in the inaugural ATL Labor Day Classic at B.T. Harvey Stadium. The victory marked Clark Atlanta’s third consecutive win over Morehouse and gave the Panthers their first victory of the 2026 season. Clark Atlanta improved to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in SIAC play, while Morehouse dropped to 0-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play. An announced crowd of 9,736 watched the Atlanta University Center rivals add another chapter to a football…

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Kentucky State’s Laila Wheaton Earns 2026 SIAC Women’s Volleyball Preseason First-Team Honors

Brandon King

image via Kentucky State Volleyball Kentucky State University junior middle blocker Laila Wheaton is entering the 2026 volleyball season with preseason recognition from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Wheaton has been named to the 2026 SIAC Women’s Volleyball Preseason First Team, placing her among the conference’s top returning players heading into the upcoming season. The junior middle blocker will look to build on her previous contributions for the Thorobrettes as Kentucky State prepares for another competitive SIAC campaign. Being selected to the preseason first team represents a strong vote of…

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Making A Difference: Albany State Football Strengthens Community Ties by Adopting Nine Elementary Schools

Brandon King

Albany State Football is proving that its impact reaches far beyond the football field. The Golden Rams were recently featured by WALB News after announcing a new community initiative in which the program has adopted nine elementary schools within the Dougherty County School System. The effort aims to build meaningful relationships with local students through mentorship, encouragement, and community engagement. By connecting student-athletes with young learners, Albany State hopes to inspire academic excellence, leadership, and confidence while reinforcing the importance of education and community involvement. The initiative reflects the university’s…

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SIAC Unveils 2026 Preseason Football Honors; Edward Waters Tabbed as Championship Favorite

Brandon King

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has released its 2026 preseason football honors and predicted order of finish, with defending powerhouse Edward Waters entering the season as the team to beat. The Tigers not only claimed the top spot in the preseason poll, but also swept the conference’s top individual awards. Senior running back Johntarrious Thomas was named SIAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, while junior linebacker Trevon French earned Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors. Edward Waters leads preseason recognition Edward Waters placed four players on the…

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South Carolina State, Johnson C. Smith Headline Inaugural 2026 Preseason Black College Football Poll

Brandon King

Defending HBCU champions South Carolina State and Johnson C. Smith have been voted No. 1 in the inaugural 2026 Preseason Black College Football Poll, making history as the first programs to top the newly established national rankings. The poll, which is endorsed by the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA and SIAC, provides an official weekly ranking of HBCU football programs across NCAA Division I (FCS) and Division II. The rankings are determined by a panel of HBCU head coaches and media members and are designed to become the definitive benchmark for Black…

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Albany State’s Luke Addison Earns ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-South Region First Team Honors

Brandon King

Albany State senior Luke Addison has been recognized as one of the top players in the region, earning a spot on the 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division II All-South Region First Team. The honor highlights Addison’s outstanding production and leadership throughout the season, as he played a key role in the success of the Golden Rams this year. Widely regarded as one of the premier players in the South Region, Addison’s consistency at the plate and impact on both sides of the game helped separate him from the competition. Addison put…

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