Tag: SIAC Football

Albany State signs 34 in David Bowser’s first recruiting class

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image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics A new era of Golden Rams football officially took another step forward as head coach David Bowser and his staff announced the program’s 2026 signing class. The class features 34 student-athletes who will join the roster ahead of the upcoming season, marking Bowser’s first full recruiting cycle since taking the helm. The signing class showcases a strong regional foundation and a deliberate focus on recruiting impact talent close to home. Of the 34 total signees, 25 come from South Georgia, highlighting the…

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Albany State football announced additions to coaching staff

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Image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Head Football Coach David Bowserhas announced the addition of two key members to his coaching staff, naming Graham Hobbs as Offensive Coordinator and Tony McWhite as Defensive Backs Coach. Hobbs brings extensive collegiate experience across multiple levels of Division I and HBCU football. Most recently serving as Associate Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach at Saint Augustine’s University, Hobbs has also coached at Western Carolina, East Carolina, Marshall, North Carolina Central, and Florida International. Throughout his career, he has developed all-conference performers and helped mentor record-setting…

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Albany State spring football practice schedule announced

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Image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics New Head Football Coach David Bowser has announced the Spring 2026 practice schedule as Albany State builds on the momentum of a historic 12–2 season in 2025.All 13 spring practices will be held at the ASU Coliseum as the Golden Rams begin preparations for the upcoming season under Bowser’s leadership and his program mantra: #GratefulNotEntitled. “Our standard has been set,” said Bowser. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to build on what’s been established, but nothing is promised. Spring practice is about competing…

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Albany State football reveals 2026 schedule

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Image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics  Albany State University football has officially announced its 2026 schedule, a slate that blends tradition, competitive non-conference matchups, and key SIAC battles as the Golden Rams continue to build on a championship foundation. Albany State enters the 2026 season with momentum following one of the most successful campaigns in program history. The 2026 schedule features two classic games, three home contests, and five road trips, offering Ram Nation numerous opportunities to support the Golden Rams both at home and on…

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Clark-Atlanta and Teddy Keaton part ways after 2 seasons

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In a surprising move, Clark-Atlanta announced a parting of the ways with head football coach Teddy Keaton.  A statement from CAU Director of Athletics, Dr. Jerel Drew reads in part, “On behalf of Clark Atlanta University (CAU), I announce the departure of Coach Teddy Keaton, CAU Head Football Coach, who joined us in December 2023. His tenure included a remarkable 7-3-1 season in 2024, culminating in a championship appearance. We extend our gratitude to Coach Keaton for his leadership and contribution to our football program. We wish him the very…

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Week 13 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Top 7

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There was a rarity in this week’s Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 7 in that there was no movement in the rankings, with all teams standing pat from the previous week. 7 Virginia State Trojans (6-4, 4-3) The Trojans of Virginia State University remain at the No.7 spot in this week’s rankings. VSU was last in action when they took on in-state rival Virginia Union and the Panthers defeated the Trojans 14-3. The Trojans finished the 2025 campaign 6-4, their fourth consecutive winning season dating…

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Albany State defeats Valdosta State 35-30, advances to second round of playoffs

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Image via Albany State Athletics The Albany State v Valdosta State matchup was a tale of two halves. The first half featured plenty of offensive fireworks, with the teams combining for 44 points. The defense is settled in in the second half, this is especially true for the Albany State unit, cool size book trucks are the first pair that seem to have no answers for the Valdosta State offense,  However, in the second half, the Golden Rams’ defence batted down the Virtual hatches, shutting out the Blazers’ office and…

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Kentucky State falls at Newberry 45-24

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image via Kentucky State Football Courtesy of Kentucky State Athletics 24 KSU 45 Winner NBY Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F KSU 10 0 14 0 24 NBY 15 16 0 14 45 NEWBERRY, S.C. – No. 6 Kentucky State’s historic season and first NCAA Division II playoff berth came to an end Saturday with a 45-24 loss to No. 3 Newberry in the first round of the championship. Kentucky State controlled the ground game, outgaining the Wolves 154–126 and averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Chad Elzy led all rushers with 96 yards…

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Chennis Berry on HBCU teams in D-II Playoffs: “it’s always great to see the HBCUs excel”

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Five HBCUs earned places in the NCAA Division II Playoffs: Albany State, Benedict, and Kentucky State from the SIAC, and the CIAA’s Johnson C. Smith and Virginia Union.  South Carolina State head coach Chennai’s Berry, who has extensive roots in the SIAC, playing and coaching in the league, was asked his thoughts on the historic number of HBCUs being in the postseason and his thoughts on the level of football that is being played amongst the HBCU ranks, and here is what he had to say:  I have nothing but…

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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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