2023 SIAC Football Statistics
2023 SIAC Football Composite Schedule
2023 SIAC Football Standings
Kentucky State 10,
Tuskegee 36
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FRANKFORT, KY - Despite allowing a field goal early in the first quarter, the Golden Tiger defense stood strong for the remainder to set the tone while the offense got hot, including touchdowns on three consecutive drives in the second to help earn the 36-10 win on Saturday over Kentucky State inside of Alumni Stadium. Head Coach
Aaron James and his program improved to 2-0 as TU won its second straight over Kentucky State, both on the road. The Thorobreds dropped 1-1 in its first year under Felton Huggins Jr.
Next Opponent: Central State University | Saturday, September 16 @ 2 p.m.
University of Dayton 62, Central State 24
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In their first matchup since 2016, Central State faced the University of Dayton at Welcome Stadium. During this intense battle, the University of Dayton scored the first 27 points and the last 26 points of the game. With a powerful strategy in the third quarter, this was not enough to break the Flyers as they gained 99 yards in the fourth quarter, a 36-24 loss for the Marauders.
Next Opponent: Tuskegee University | Saturday, September 16 @ 2 p.m.
Howard 65, Morehouse 19
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In a non-conference game at Greene Stadium, Morehouse faced a formidable opponent in Howard University, who scored early and frequently, accumulating over 600 yards of total offense on their way to a 65-19 win, the largest margin of victory between the programs.
Next Opponent: Albany State University | Saturday, September 16 @ 3 p.m.
Clark Atlanta 17,
Fort Valley State 40
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ATLANTA, GA - The long wait for the kick-off Saturday was worth it for Wildcat fans! Tied at halftime, Fort Valley State's
Kentrelle Williams rushed untouched up the middle on the first second-half possession and started a 30-point outburst to dominate host Clark Atlanta, 40-17.
Next Opponent: Edward Waters University | Saturday, September 16 @ 6 p.m.
Bethune-Cookman 31, Savannah State 6
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Despite a pair of Savannah State University players having a career day, the Tigers lost their first game of the 2023 season to Bethune-Cookman University 31-6 in a contest play on September 9 at Daytona Stadium. The crowd of 6,938 saw a close defensive battle up until midway in the third quarter when the Wildcats ended the game with 24 unanswered points.
Next Opponent: Clark Atlanta University | Saturday, September 16 @ 6 p.m.
Edward Waters 0,
Benedict 34
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - The 16th-ranked Benedict College Tigers picked up their second shutout of the season with a 34-0 victory over Edward Waters in their SIAC opener on Saturday, holding them to just 69 yards of offense. The Tigers improve to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in the SIAC. Edward Waters falls to 0-2 overall and 0-1 in the SIAC.
Next Opponent: Lane College | Saturday, September 16 @ 3 p.m.
Alabama State 17,
Miles 21
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FAIRFIELD, AL - The Miles Golden Bears traveled south to the capital city of Montgomery to face off against FCS opponent Alabama State University and, for the first time in school history, defeated the Hornets, 21-17. Miles, who trailed most of the game, would score the game-winning touchdown with 5:38 remaining in the 4th quarter to take a 21-17 lead that they would hold on to for the victory. Despite being outgained in total yards, 327 to 307, the Golden Bears controlled the clock by accumulating 143 yards on the ground and controlling the ball for 34:11.
Next Opponent: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Saturday, September 16 @ 6 p.m.
Albany State 16,
Valdosta State 21
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ALBANY, GA - After a furious 4th quarter rally, the Albany State University Golden Rams came up short against the Valdosta State University Blazers on Saturday evening at the ASU Coliseum. With the loss, the Golden Rams fell to (0-2) record while the Blazers improved to (2-0).
Next Opponent: Morehouse College | Saturday, September 16 @ 3 p.m.
Alabama A&M 51, Lane 13
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The 13
th annual Louis Crews Classic showcased Lane's resilience as they faced Alabama A&M on Saturday. Central State put up a strong fight during the first half, and despite turnovers and miscues, the Dragons managed to keep the score close at 14-7 as they entered the locker room. After making some adjustments at halftime, the Bulldogs ignited a second-half surge, securing a 51-13 victory over Lane.
Next Opponent: Benedict College | Saturday, September 16 @ 3 p.m.
Allen 49, Columbus State 0
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BLYTHEWOOD, SC - The Allen University football team rolled to their second straight win, this time a 49-0 rout of visiting Columbus State from Westwood Stadium on Saturday evening. The 49-point victory margin is the widest in school history and second-most points scored. The shutout is also the first in school history.
Next Opponent: Kentucky State University | Saturday, September 16 @ 7 p.m.
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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 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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