Tag: SIAC Football

Albany State dominates Benedict in SIAC clash

Staff

title image via Albany State Athletics A matchup that was seen as a heavyweight battle between the two titans of the SIAC to this point of the season, in Albany State and Benedict, turned out to be more like a Mike Tyson fight in terms of the anticipation and buildup for the game. The competitive portion of the game lasted longer than the anticipation and buildup. With Isaiah Knowles back at the controls of the Albany State offense the Golden Rams jumped up early, building a 24-0 lead at halftime…

Read More

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

Staff

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…

Read More

Albany State takes Allen to woodshed in home opener, 57-14

Staff

image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 14 ALL 57 Winner ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALL 7 0 7 0 14 ASU 22 14 14 7 57 Albany, Ga. – In an electrifying display of skill and teamwork, the Golden Rams stormed the field and claimed a resounding 57-14  Family, Friends, and Community Day victory over Allen in their much-anticipated home opener. From the very first snap, the Rams demonstrated their dominance, dazzling the crowd with impressive plays and relentless energy. The win improves ASU to…

Read More

Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 4 Mid Major Top 7 Rankings

Brandon King

Week 4 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 rankings was rife with change, as one new team entered the mix, while each of the remaining 6 teams occupies a different position than the previous week.  7. Winston-Salem State Rams (2-1, 1-0) The Rams of Winston-Salem State join the top 7 at no. 7 in this week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, WSSU blasted conference foe Lincoln (PA) 51-14 in the CIAA opener. The 51 points the Rams scored in the contest were their…

Read More

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

Brandon King

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…

Read More

Albany State stomps mudhole in Shaw and walks it dry, 51-7

Staff

Courtesy of Albany State Athletics he Albany State Golden Rams opened the 2025 football season in commanding fashion, defeating Shaw University 51-7 at Durham County Memorial Stadium. With the win, the Golden Rams break the series tie and now hold a 3-2 all-time lead over the Bears. The victory also came with a touch of history, as it marked exactly 17 years since ASU’s 27-10 win over Shaw on August 30, 2008. The Golden Rams wasted no time setting the tone. On the opening drive, Albany State jumped out to…

Read More

Albany State to kick off 2025 season against Shaw

Staff

image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy Albany State Football The Albany State Golden Rams are set to open the 2025 football season this Saturday, August 30, on the road against the Shaw University Bears. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, N.C.Game Information: Led by Head Coach Quinn Fordham Gray, Sr., entering his third season, the Golden Rams start the 2025 season aiming to take the series lead back and set an early tone for a season filled with high expectations. Albany State has a strong core of returning talent, including Quarterback Isaiah…

Read More

Allen football adds Jerrell Allen as defensive backs coach

Staff

image via Allen Athletics Courtesy of Cade Crenshaw, SID, Allen University Allen University head football coach Cedric Pearl is excited to announce the hiring of Jerrell Allen to the Yellow Jackets’ coaching staff. Allen will serve as the defensive back coach for the football program.  “Jerrell always displayed the leadership and reliability that it takes to be successful as a coach when he played for me,” said head football coach Cedric Pearl. “I’m excited about Jerrell joining my staff as one of the best up-and-coming coaches around.” Allen arrives in Columbia after…

Read More

Cedric Pearl announces Allen’s 2025 signing class

Staff

Image via Allen Football Courtesy of Allen Athletics Allen head football coach Cedric Pearl is excited to announce the 33 new Yellow Jackets that have signed their national letters of intent to join the football program as members of the 2025 recruiting class. The signing class features 16 high school signees and 17 collegiate transfers “I’m really excited about this recruiting class,” said Pearl. “We addressed our needs at the offensive line and defensive line positions by adding size and depth. We also recruited the state of South Carolina vigorously and…

Read More

Miles gets first ever playoff win, beats Carson-Newman 14-13

Staff

title image via Nicholas G. Jackson Courtesy of Miles College Athletics 13 C-N 14 Winner MILES Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F C-N 0 10 0 3 13 MILES 7 7 0 0 14 In a season filled with firsts, Miles found a way to add another significant milestone to what continues to be the most historic year in program annuls. Hosting its first-ever NCAA Division II playoff game, the Golden Bears leaned on a stifling defense that made two first-half scores them stand up in a 14-13 win over Carson-Newman…

Read More