ATLANTA — The SIAC will participate in seven matchups this week, with three games televised/streamed nationally. Here's a list of the matchups and where to watch the games.
ALBANY STATE VS. FORT VALLEY STATE – ESPN+
Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. ET
Albany State will face
Fort Valley State in A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium this week in a must-win game for both teams. Like last season, the storied rivalry at the Fountain City Classic will determine who plays in the conference championship.
Albany State recorded a season-high four turnovers in last week's 38-26 loss to Savannah State. The Golden Rams led briefly after scoring on their opening drive but quickly gave up the lead and never fully recovered.
Fort Valley State powered past Benedict in a 44-20 victory at home last week. The Wildcats jumped to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and piled on 21 additional points in the second. The defense held Benedict to 212 yards of total offense with negative 1 yard rushing. Kicker Daniel Gibbs and defensive back Dray Duncan had standout performances, earning them SIAC Special Teams Player of the Week and SIAC Newcomer of the Week, respectively. Gibbs converted all five PATs, hit three field goals from 46, 32, and 20 yards, and logged nine kickoffs for 430 yards. Duncan had a team-high 7 tackles and 2 pass breakups.
The Wildcats have the better record against common opponents this season, beating Savannah State 30-0 in Week 4.
Last season, Albany State punched its ticket to the SIAC championship after defeating Fort Valley State in Week 10. The Wildcats held the lead with less than five minutes left in the game when the Golden Rams forced two interceptions on consecutive drives to win the game 13-7.
Game History: 10-4 Albany State (since 2009)
Team Standings: Albany State (5-4, 5-2 SIAC); Fort Valley State (6-3, 6-1 SIAC)
TUSKEGEE VS. MILES – ESPN+
Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. ET
Tuskegee will host
Miles at Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium this week. The homecoming matchup is critical for the Golden Bears to keep their championship hopes afloat.
Tuskegee's win streak came to a halt on the road last week at Clark Atlanta. The Golden Tigers were outscored 36-28 after trailing the majority of the game due partially to missed opportunities and untimely penalties. Tuskegee had a chance to tie the game in the team's final possession, but the Panther defense forced an interception to end the game.
Miles secured the No. 1 seed last week when the team steamrolled Morehouse, 37-3, in its seventh-straight victory of the season. The Golden Bears defense gave up a field goal after a turnover in their own territory, and it was the only points the squad allowed all game. The Maroon Tigers were held to negative 57 yards rushing and 110 yards of total offense. Defensive back Lashon Young had four tackles, two pass breakups and a 52-yard pick-six, earning him SIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Miles has the best record against common opponents with its Week 7 victory over Clark Atlanta.
When Miles and Tuskegee met last year, the Golden Bears spoiled the Golden Tigers championship campaign in a dominant 35-10 performance.
Game History: 7-6 Tuskegee (since 2000)
Team Standings: Tuskegee (5-4, 5-2 SIAC); Miles (7-2, 7-0 SIAC)
EDWARD WATERS VS. ALLEN – ESPN+
Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. ET
Edward Waters welcomes
Allen to Nathaniel Glover Community Field and Stadium for an AME Football Classic showdown.
Edward Waters celebrated a 37-23 win over Lane last week for its first victory since Week 0. The Tigers offense had a season-best outing, scoring a season-high in points and recording a season-high 425 yards of total offense.
Allen is coming off a season-best overall team effort last week against Central State. The Yellow Jackets put up a season-high 41 points with 458 yards in total offense, allowing a season-low three points in the game.
Both teams have identical records against common opponents this season.
Allen defeated Edward Waters 59-21 last season after losing the previous three games against the Tigers.
Game History: 4-1 Edward Waters (since 2005)
Team Standings: Edward Waters (1-7, 1-5 SIAC); Allen (2-7, 1-6 SIAC)
MOREHOUSE VS. CLARK ATLANTA – No stream available
Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. ET
Morehouse welcomes
Clark Atlanta to B.T. Harvey Stadium for the Battle of the AUC.
Morehouse fell 37-3 to Miles last week, extending its losing streak to eight. The Maroon Tigers defense got an interception early in the first quarter that the offense was able to convert into the team's only points of the game.
Clark Atlanta kept its championship dreams alive with its 36-28 victory over Tuskegee last week. Despite special teams struggles, the Panthers were able to maintain their lead in the must-win contest after going up early in the second quarter. SIAC Offensive Player of the Week Alan Riggins averaged 9.2 yards per carry, rushing for a season-high 119 yards and two touchdowns.
Against common opponents this season, Clark Atlanta fared better, defeating Fort Valley State and Tuskegee. Both teams lost to Miles.
Morehouse has bested Clark Atlanta the last four seasons.
Game History: 9-3 Morehouse (since 2011)
Team Standings: Morehouse (1-8, 1-6 SIAC); Clark Atlanta (6-2-1, 5-2 SIAC)
CENTRAL STATE VS. KENTUCKY STATE – No stream available
Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. ET
Central State will host
Kentucky State at William Patrick McPherson Memorial Stadium this week.
Central State suffered a 41-3 loss at Allen last week for its sixth consecutive loss of the season. The Marauders managed to put points on the board in the opening drive, but missed red-zone chances and defensive lapses hindered the team as the game progressed.
Kentucky State enters the game off a bye week and a 23-20 victory over Allen in Week 8. The Thorobreds never trailed in the game, and the defense held off a fourth-quarter comeback to secure the victory.
Against common opponents this season, Kentucky State performed better, beating Allen and Lane, while Central State lost both games.
Central State has defeated Kentucky State in the previous two matchups.
Game History: 16-2 Kentucky State (since 2005)
Team Standings: Central State (1-8, 1-6 SIAC); Kentucky State (3-6, 3-4 SIAC)
LANE AT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – No stream available
Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. ET
Lane will hit the road for its final game of the season, traveling to Jefferson City, Mo., to face Lincoln University of Missouri (Great Lakes Valley Conference) at Dwight T. Reed Stadium.
Last week, Lane fell 37-23 to Edward Waters in its final home game of the season. The Dragons' biggest play of the game was a 72-yard kickoff return touchdown early in the first quarter to tie the game early in the first quarter. The defense struggled to get off the field, with the Tigers commanding time of possession nearly 2:1.
Lane and Lincoln U have played twice since in 2016, and both times the Dragons lost.
Game History: 2-0 Lincoln U (since 2016)
Team Standings: Lane (3-6, 3-5 SIAC); Lincoln U (1-8, 0-7 GLVC)
BENEDICT VS. SAVANNAH STATE – No stream available
Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. ET
Benedict will host
Savannah State at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
A scoreless first half led Benedict to a 44-20 loss at Fort Valley State last week. Benedict was held to only 212 yards on offense, with the majority of the team's points coming late in the fourth quarter.
Savannah State found the end zone three times in the first quarter to establish an early in the thrilling 28-26 victory over Albany State last week. The Savannah State defense made critical plays when needed to get off the field, forcing the Golden Rams to record a season-high four turnovers. Savannah State sealed the victory on special teams by recovering a muffed punt with less than a minute left in the game.
Benedict and Savannah State have identical records against all common opponents.
Last season, Benedict shutout Savannah State in the second half to win 38-17 after being tied at 17 at halftime.
Game History: 8-3 Benedict (since 1958)
Team Standings: Benedict (3-6, 3-4 SIAC); Savannah State (5-4, 4-3 SIAC)
SIAC STANDINGS
| SEED |
TEAM |
SIAC |
OVERALL |
SCENARIOS |
| #1 |
Miles |
7-0 |
7-2 |
If the 2024 SIAC Championship were to happen today, Miles would be the No. 1 seed and Fort Valley State would be the No. 2 seed. |
| #2 |
Fort Valley State |
6-1 |
6-3 |
| #3 |
Clark Atlanta |
5-2 |
6-2-1 |
IN THE HUNT |
| #4 |
Albany State |
5-2 |
5-4 |
| #5 |
Tuskegee |
5-2 |
5-4 |
| #6 |
Savannah State |
4-3 |
5-4 |
|
| #7 |
Kentucky State |
3-4 |
3-6 |
|
| #8 |
Benedict |
3-4 |
3-6 |
|
| #9 |
Lane |
3-5 |
3-6 |
|
| #10 |
Edward Waters |
2-5 |
2-7 |
|
| #11 |
Morehouse |
1-6 |
1-8 |
|
| #12 |
Allen |
1-6 |
2-7 |
|
| #13 |
Central State |
1-6 |
1-8 |
|
*All team standings are as of 11/6/2024.
**Team standings are calculated per the SIAC tie-breaker policy.
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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
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 nine men's and seven women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit
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