ATLANTA, GA - In a momentous revelation for college football enthusiasts, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has unveiled its first official football rankings for Super Region 2, setting the stage for the exhilarating Division II playoffs! Topping the chart, the Benedict College Tigers have emerged as the number one team in the region, solidifying their reputation as formidable contenders in the sport.
Boasting an impeccable record, the Tigers have remained undefeated throughout the season, showcasing their dominance with a 9-0 standing against Division II adversaries and an equally impressive 9-0 score against in-region rivals.
SUPER REGION TWO RANKINGS
|
|
Overall D2 |
In-Region D2 |
| 1 |
Benedict |
9-0 |
9-0 |
| 2 |
Delta State |
6-1 |
5-1 |
| 3 |
Valdosta State |
6-1 |
6-1 |
| 4 |
West Florida |
6-2 |
5-2 |
| 5 |
Lenoir-Rhyne |
8-1 |
8-1 |
| 6 |
Mars Hill |
7-1 |
7-1 |
| 7 |
Fayetteville State |
7-2 |
7-2 |
| 8 |
West Georgia |
6-2 |
6-1 |
| 9 |
Fort Valley State |
6-2 |
6-2 |
| 10 |
Virginia Union |
8-1 |
8-1 |
In 2022, the Tigers etched their name in history, making their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II football playoffs and securing the No. 1 seed for Super Region 2. Their undefeated streak and exceptional performance have set a high standard for this season as they aim to surpass their previous achievements on the field.
The stakes are high as the top seven teams in the final region rankings will earn their spot in the highly-anticipated NCAA Division II playoffs, kicking off on Saturday, November 18. The Tigers will have a bye until the second round, slated for Saturday, November 25. With the first three rounds set to unfold in campus stadiums, the road to victory culminates in the national championship, scheduled for Saturday, December 16, in McKinney, Texas.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 12, at 6 p.m. as the Division II Football Selection Show
is featured on NCAA.com, the official website of the NCAA Championships!
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The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors seven men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
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