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The SIAC announced Sunday that Edward Waters and Albany State have been selected to travel to Conference Carolinas opponents Chowan and Shorter, respectively, as part of the two conferences’ collaborative scheduling agreement.
The arrangement provides additional competition for programs that do not advance to their respective conference championship games while creating another opportunity for NCAA Division II teams to strengthen their postseason positioning.
Edward Waters (6-4, 5-3 SIAC) will travel to Murfreesboro, North Carolina, to face Chowan (6-4, 5-1 Conference Carolinas). Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Garrison Stadium.
Albany State (5-5, 5-3 SIAC) will head to Rome, Georgia, for a matchup against Shorter (3-7, 2-4 Conference Carolinas). That contest also kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Barron Stadium.
Both games will be streamed live on the SIAC Network.
A Second Season for the SIAC-Conference Carolinas Alliance
The scheduling partnership was originally announced in February 2024 and is designed to increase NCAA Division II postseason opportunities for participating institutions.
The agreement established a two-year arrangement beginning with the 2025 season.
During the first year, Conference Carolinas teams traveled to face SIAC opponents in Week 11. The hosting responsibilities reversed in 2026, with SIAC programs traveling to Conference Carolinas territory.
Teams participating in their respective conference championship games are ineligible for the additional matchups. Programs with a .500 record or better against NCAA Division II competition also receive priority during the selection process.
The partnership provides an additional opportunity for teams to compete against quality regional opponents late in the season, while potentially strengthening their position in the Division II regional rankings.
Week 11 Matchups
Saturday, November 14
- Edward Waters (6-4) at Chowan (6-4)
- Location: Garrison Stadium — Murfreesboro, North Carolina
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
- Albany State (5-5) at Shorter (3-7)
- Location: Barron Stadium — Rome, Georgia
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Broadcast: SIAC Network
For Edward Waters and Albany State, the additional contests provide another opportunity to represent the SIAC, give their senior classes another chance to compete and close out the 2026 campaign with interconference competition.
The alliance also represents an ongoing effort to create meaningful scheduling opportunities for Division II programs beyond the traditional conference slate.
