Tag: SIAC Football

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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Tuskegee Overcomes Five Turnovers to Stun No. 15 Benedict, 20-17

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images via Tuskegee football TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Tuskegee didn’t play a clean football game Thursday night. It didn’t need to. The Golden Tigers overcame five turnovers and a pair of second-half lead changes to knock off No. 15 Benedict, 20-17, handing the Tigers their first loss of the 2026 season. Benedict entered the nationally televised matchup 3-0 overall and 1-0 in SIAC play, while Tuskegee was 1-2 overall. By the end of the night, Tuskegee had one of the biggest HBCU football wins of the young season. The Golden Tigers…

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Benedict Escapes Fort Valley State, 34-33, in Wild Overtime Finish

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Image via Nathan Salley Photography No. 19 Benedict College survived a furious Fort Valley State comeback Saturday afternoon, escaping with a 34-33 overtime victory in a wild SIAC showdown. The Tigers improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference play, while Fort Valley State dropped to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the SIAC.  After a scoreless opening quarter, Benedict took a 3-0 lead on Logan Karwacki’s 29-yard field goal. Fort Valley State answered with a 70-yard touchdown run by Rodrick Payne, then converted a blocked extra point into a two-point…

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Central State Runs Roughshod Over Morehouse, 49–21

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Jackson Wasik accounts for four touchdowns as Marauders pick up first win of 2026 Central State University finally got into the win column — and did it in emphatic fashion. The Marauders overwhelmed Morehouse College 49–21 Saturday afternoon at B.T. Harvey Stadium, turning in their most complete offensive performance of the young 2026 season. Central State quarterback Jackson Wasik was the catalyst, completing 13-of-16 passes for 247 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 68 rushing yards and another touchdown on eight carries. He accounted for four of the Marauders’ seven…

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

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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

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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 Makes Major Jump to No. 2 in Latest HBCU Division II Football Coaches Poll

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Image via Kentucky State Athletics Kentucky State is making a major move up the national HBCU Division II football rankings. The Thorobreds, fresh off a dominant 41-14 over Central State, climbed four spots to No. 2 in the latest HBCU Division II Football Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW, signaling that national coaches are taking notice of Kentucky State’s early-season performance. Even more impressive, Kentucky State received first-place votes in the latest poll. The jump puts the Thorobreds firmly among the top teams in HBCU Division II football and gives the…

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West Alabama holds off Tuskegee 27-17 in Red Tails Classic

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Tuskegee Golden Tigers wide receiver Jermaine Hardy, Jr. (4) catches a pass for a touchdown as West Alabama face off with Tuskegee in the Red Tails Classic at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Image via Jake Crandall/ Montgomery Advertiser MONTGOMERY, Ala. — West Alabama opened its 2026 football season with a 27-17 victory over Tuskegee in the sixth annual Red Tails Classic on Sunday night at historic Cramton Bowl. The Tigers used a strong fourth-quarter performance to pull away from the Golden Tigers after the…

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FAMU Releases Depth Chart for 2026 Opener Against Albany State

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Florida A&M has officially released its two-deep depth chart for the 2026 season opener against Albany State, giving Rattler Nation its first look at the lineup head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. will take into Saturday night’s matchup. The Rattlers open the 2026 campaign on Saturday, August 29, at 7 p.m. ET against Albany State at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Leading the way at quarterback is Isaiah Knowles, who will make his FAMU debut against his former team. Knowles previously starred at Albany State, where he won…

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Albany State Names JD Davis Starting QB for Season Opener

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Albany State has officially named Jeffrey “JD” Davis its starting quarterback for the 2026 season opener against Florida A&M. Davis won the quarterback competition following Albany State’s second preseason scrimmage and will make his Golden Rams debut Saturday night in Tallahassee. Head coach David Bowser said Davis separated himself from the competition with his poise and consistency when the pressure increased. “He showed the most poise and consistency during the last two scrimmages,” Bowser said. The announcement comes after a preseason battle that included multiple quarterbacks, with Davis competing against…

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