Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

UPDATE (Oct. 9, 2026): The contest between Savannah State University and Morehouse College, originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, has been postponed and will now be played Sunday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. ET. The contest between Clark Atlanta University and Fort Valley State University will now be played Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. ET.

ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football season moves into Week 6 on Saturday, October 10, with a full slate of conference matchups as the race toward the SIAC Football Championship begins to intensify. With teams entering the heart of October, Saturday's schedule provides opportunities for contenders to create separation while others look to climb back into the championship picture. The weekend features a combination of Homecoming celebrations, longstanding conference rivalries and pivotal matchups, including Miles traveling to Kentucky State in a battle of teams with 3-1 SIAC records, Benedict and Allen renewing their Columbia rivalry in the South Carolina Classic, and Morehouse welcoming Savannah State to Atlanta for Homecoming. With every game carrying conference implications and several teams coming off dramatic or momentum-building performances, Week 6 represents another important step in determining the shape of the SIAC championship race.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
CLARK ATLANTA PANTHERS (1-5, 1-3 SIAC) AT FORT VALLEY STATE WILDCATS (1-4, 0-3 SIAC)

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Wildcat Stadium — Fort Valley, Georgia
Game: Pink-Out Breast Cancer Awareness / Legends Weekend
Weather: Fort Valley, Ga. Forecast
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Fort Valley State Live Stats
Series: Fort Valley State leads 52-16-4
Last Meeting: Clark Atlanta 26, Fort Valley State 21 — Sept. 11, 2025, Atlanta, Ga.

THE MATCHUP
Clark Atlanta and Fort Valley State meet Saturday in an in-state SIAC matchup between programs looking to reverse their early-season fortunes. The Panthers enter at 1-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play following a 31-3 loss at Benedict, while Fort Valley State stands 1-4 overall and 0-3 in the SIAC after a 45-32 road loss at Central State. The Week 5 box scores confirm both records entering Saturday. 

Despite their records, both teams showed an ability to generate offense last week. Clark Atlanta rushed for 201 yards on 34 attempts, with Trayvon Pinder accounting for 188 yards on only 17 carries. Fort Valley State produced a season-high 508 yards of total offense, including 395 through the air, while scoring four second-half touchdowns against Central State. 

The season numbers favor Fort Valley State offensively. The Wildcats enter Week 6 ranked seventh in the SIAC at 371.0 total yards per game, including 146.2 rushing and 224.8 passing yards per contest. Clark Atlanta averages 245.5 total yards, with 132.5 rushing and 113.0 passing. Fort Valley State is also scoring 22.4 points per game compared with 11.3 for CAU.

Saturday also continues a long-running Georgia rivalry. Fort Valley State's historical research prior to the 2023 matchup identified that game as the 73rd meeting and listed the Wildcats with a 52-16-4 series advantage at the time. Since then, Clark Atlanta has changed the recent direction of the rivalry by winning the last two meetings — 45-42 in Fort Valley in 2024 and 26-21 in Atlanta last season.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Clark Atlanta - RB Trayvon Pinder
Pinder is coming off a breakout performance against Benedict, rushing 17 times for 188 yards, an average of 11.1 yards per carry. His afternoon included a 63-yard run, and he accounted for all but 13 of Clark Atlanta's 201 rushing yards.

That performance pushed Pinder to 310 rushing yards on only 38 carries this season. His 8.2 yards per carry is one of the most explosive averages among the SIAC's qualifying rushing leaders, and he now averages 51.7 yards per game. 

Pinder gives CAU a big-play element that could be especially important against a Fort Valley State defense allowing 145.2 rushing yards per game. 

Clark Atlanta - WR Chry'shawn Sellers
Sellers remains Clark Atlanta's leading receiving threat. Against Benedict, he caught three passes for 57 yards, including a 49-yard reception that represented CAU's longest completion of the afternoon.

Through six games, Sellers has 24 receptions for 329 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 13.7 yards per reception and 54.8 receiving yards per game. He also ranks among the SIAC's most productive all-purpose players, generating 682 all-purpose yards, or 113.7 per game.

His ability to create explosive plays will be important for a Clark Atlanta offense averaging 11.3 points per game.

Clark Atlanta - LB Eric Searcy
Searcy continues to anchor the Panthers defensively. He recorded 12 tackles, including seven solo stops, one tackle for loss and one sack against Benedict.

The performance pushed Searcy to 51 tackles through six games, second among SIAC players entering Week 6, with an average of 8.5 tackles per contest. He also has two sacks.

Searcy will be particularly important against a Fort Valley State offense coming off a 508-yard performance and featuring a quarterback capable of hurting defenses with both his arm and legs.

Fort Valley State - QB Don Hudson Jr.
Hudson delivered one of the biggest individual offensive performances in the SIAC last weekend. Against Central State, he completed 32-of-44 passes for 395 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions, while also rushing 14 times for 58 yards. 

Hudson enters Week 6 completing 66.7 percent of his passes, with 934 yards, seven touchdowns and only one interception. His 186.8 passing yards per game rank among the conference leaders, and he has added 197 rushing yards and another touchdown. 

The matchup could provide another opportunity for Hudson to attack downfield against a Clark Atlanta defense allowing 220.0 passing yards and 429.7 total yards per game. 

Fort Valley State - WR J.T. Pendleton
Pendleton exploded against Central State, catching 12 passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns. He scored from 41, 21 and 13 yards and accounted for three of Fort Valley State's five touchdown receptions. 

The performance elevated Pendleton into the upper tier of SIAC receivers. He enters Week 6 with 25 receptions for 321 yards and three touchdowns in four games, averaging 80.3 receiving yards per game, fourth-best in the conference. 

Pendleton is also averaging 121.3 all-purpose yards per game, giving Hudson a proven explosive target against the Panthers. 

Fort Valley State - RB Rodrick Payne
Payne gives the Wildcats balance alongside Hudson and Pendleton. He rushed 12 times for 50 yards against Central State and added four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown, finishing with 91 yards from scrimmage. 

For the season, Payne has rushed for 259 yards on 49 carries, averaging 5.3 yards per attempt, while scoring two rushing touchdowns. His 51.8 rushing yards per game place him among the conference's leading rushers. 

Payne has also accumulated 111 receiving yards, giving Fort Valley State a versatile backfield option against a CAU defense allowing nearly 210 rushing yards per game. 

BY THE NUMBERS
52-16-4 — Fort Valley State's historical series advantage entering the 2023 meeting, according to FVSU's official historical preview. 
2 — Consecutive victories for Clark Atlanta in the series after Fort Valley State had dominated much of the previous decade. 
26-21 — Clark Atlanta's victory over Fort Valley State in the most recent meeting on Sept. 11, 2025. 
45-42 — CAU's victory at Wildcat Stadium in 2024, the Panthers' first win in Fort Valley since 2018. 
508 — Total yards produced by Fort Valley State against Central State last week. 
395 — Passing yards for Hudson against Central State. 
5 — Touchdown passes thrown by Hudson in the Central State game. 
162 — Receiving yards by Pendleton against Central State, along with three touchdowns. 
201 — Clark Atlanta's rushing yards against Benedict. 
188 — Pinder's rushing total on just 17 attempts against Benedict. 
8.2 — Pinder's season average per rushing attempt through six games. 
51 — Tackles by CAU linebacker Eric Searcy, second among SIAC defenders entering Week 6. 
371.0 — Fort Valley State's total offense per game, compared with 245.5 for Clark Atlanta. 
146.2 — Fort Valley State's rushing average, compared with 132.5 for CAU. 
80.3 — Receiving yards per game for Pendleton, fourth among SIAC receivers. 

WHAT TO WATCH
Can Fort Valley State carry its offensive breakthrough into Week 6?
The Wildcats scored 32 points and accumulated 508 yards against Central State, including four touchdown drives after halftime. Hudson threw for 395 yards and five touchdowns without an interception, while Pendleton delivered a career-type performance with 12 catches, 162 yards and three scores.

Pinder against the Fort Valley State front.
Clark Atlanta may have found another major piece for its offense. Pinder's 188-yard performance accounted for more than two-thirds of CAU's 280 total yards against Benedict. Fort Valley State enters allowing 145.2 rushing yards per game.

The Hudson-Pendleton connection.
Central State could not contain the combination last week. Pendleton caught 12 of Hudson's 32 completions and three of his five touchdown passes. CAU has allowed 1,320 passing yards through six games, an average of 220.0 per contest. 

Can Clark Atlanta finish drives?
The Panthers moved the ball well enough to rush for 201 yards against Benedict but finished with only three points. They generated just nine first downs, went 5-of-14 on third down and produced only one score on two red-zone trips. 

Pressure on Hudson.
Central State sacked Hudson and the FVSU quarterbacks five times last week despite the Wildcats throwing for 395 yards. Clark Atlanta has to find a way to disrupt his rhythm rather than allowing the Wildcats to repeatedly attack downfield.

Can either team reverse the defensive trend?
Clark Atlanta allows 429.7 total yards per game, while Fort Valley State allows 394.6. The Panthers surrendered 500 yards to Benedict last week; the Wildcats gave up 430 to Central State.

LAST TIME THEY MET
Clark Atlanta 26, Fort Valley State 21
September 11, 2025 — Panther Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Clark Atlanta earned its second consecutive victory in the series in a nationally televised Thursday-night matchup.

Fort Valley State broke a scoreless tie with a touchdown early in the second quarter, but Clark Atlanta responded with a safety and a 13-yard touchdown pass from Zy McDonald to Ronnie West to move ahead 9-7. The Panthers eventually carried a 16-7 advantage into halftime. 

The Wildcats surged back in the third quarter, scoring twice to take a 21-16 lead. Clark Atlanta trimmed the deficit to 21-19 on a 35-yard field goal early in the fourth before eventually retaking the lead and holding on for the 26-21 victory. 

Fort Valley State actually outgained CAU 347-328, rushed for 205 yards and controlled possession for 32:14. Hudson passed for 142 yards and rushed for 119, while Pendleton finished with 74 receiving yards. CAU quarterback Zy McDonald passed for 180 yards, and Alan Riggins rushed for 90. 

The victory followed Clark Atlanta's 45-42 win in Fort Valley in 2024, giving the Panthers consecutive victories over FVSU for the first time in the modern records maintained by the schools. 

LAST TIME OUT — CLARK ATLANTA
Benedict 31, Clark Atlanta 3
October 3, 2026 — Columbia, South Carolina

Clark Atlanta struck first but was held scoreless over the final three quarters in a 31-3 loss at Benedict.

Cedric Oglesby put the Panthers ahead 3-0 with a 37-yard field goal midway through the first quarter. Benedict responded with a Christopher Johnson touchdown run and Zane Spires field goal to take a 10-3 halftime advantage. The Tigers then scored three second-half touchdowns to pull away. 

The final score overshadowed a significant performance by Pinder. The CAU running back rushed 17 times for 188 yards, including a 63-yard run, as the Panthers finished with 201 rushing yards. 

CAU struggled through the air, however, finishing 6-of-15 for 79 yards with two interceptions. The Panthers totaled 280 yards but generated only nine first downs and did not score a touchdown. 

Defensively, Lacedric Foster recorded 14 tackles, Eric Searcy added 12 with a sack and DeAndre Pridgett contributed six tackles and two tackles for loss. 

LAST TIME OUT — FORT VALLEY STATE
Central State 45, Fort Valley State 32
October 3, 2026 — Wilberforce, Ohio

Fort Valley State produced its biggest offensive output of the season but could not overcome Central State's explosive plays in a 45-32 road loss.

The Wildcats fell behind 28-6 at halftime before mounting a second-half push. Hudson connected with Rodrick Payne for an 18-yard touchdown and Pendleton for a 41-yard score in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 28-20. Central State answered with consecutive touchdown passes before FVSU scored twice more in the fourth. 

Fort Valley State finished with 508 total yards and 25 first downs, possessed the football for 34:28 and converted 9-of-17 third downs. The Wildcats gained 395 yards through the air and 113 on the ground. 

Hudson completed 32-of-44 passes for 395 yards and five touchdowns without an interception and added 58 rushing yards. Pendleton caught 12 passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns, while Payne contributed 50 rushing yards and four catches for 41 yards and a score. 

FVSU's 32 points came on five touchdown drives covering 75, 77, 75, 61 and 82 yards, demonstrating the Wildcats' ability to sustain long scoring possessions despite the loss. 

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
TUSKEGEE GOLDEN TIGERS (2-3, 2-1 SIAC) AT CENTRAL STATE MARAUDERS (3-3, 3-1 SIAC)

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT
Location: McPherson Memorial Stadium — Wilberforce, Ohio
Game: Central State Homecoming
Weather: Wilberforce, Ohio Forecast
Watch: SIAC Network
Live Stats: Central State Live Stats
Series: Tuskegee leads, 11-1
Last Meeting: Tuskegee 34, Central State 0 — Sept. 6, 2025, Tuskegee, Ala.

THE MATCHUP
Tuskegee travels to Wilberforce for a pivotal SIAC matchup against Central State under dramatically different circumstances than expected when the season began.

The Golden Tigers enter at 2-3 overall and 2-1 in the SIAC after a heartbreaking 30-28 loss to Morehouse in the Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic. Tuskegee held a 28-23 fourth-quarter advantage before Morehouse scored the deciding touchdown with 9:09 remaining. The

Golden Tigers finished with 371 yards of offense despite running only 47 plays. 

Central State comes in with momentum. The Marauders improved to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in SIAC play with a 45-32 victory over Fort Valley State, scoring 28 first-half points and generating 430 yards on only 49 offensive plays.

The matchup also features one of the SIAC's most productive offenses. Central State enters Week 6 averaging 297.2 passing yards per game, second in the conference, behind quarterback Jackson Wasik. Tuskegee counters with a dangerous rushing attack led by Ja'khael Rowser who ranks sixth in the SIAC at 65.2 rushing yards per game. 

The biggest storyline, however, is on the Tuskegee sideline.

COACHING CHANGE AT TUSKEGEE
Tuskegee announced following the Morehouse game that head coach Aaron James had been relieved of his duties. The university has begun a national search for its next head coach, while Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Line Coach Keith Higdon has been named interim head coach. 

That means Saturday's game at Central State will be Higdon's first as the Golden Tigers' interim head coach.

Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and Director of Athletics Reginald S. Ruffin thanked James for his leadership, dedication and service to the university while announcing the transition. 

Tuskegee now faces the challenge of navigating a midseason coaching transition while remaining very much alive in the SIAC race at 2-1 in conference play.

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Tuskegee - RB Ja'khael Rowser?
Rowser delivered his best performance of the season against Morehouse, rushing 12 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns, an average of 11.5 yards per carry. His afternoon was highlighted by a 77-yard touchdown run on the first play of the third quarter, giving Tuskegee a 14-9 lead. He later scored from one yard out to put the Golden Tigers ahead 28-23 in the fourth quarter.

Rowser enters Week 6 with 326 yards on 51 carries, averaging 6.4 yards per attempt and 65.2 yards per game. He ranks sixth among SIAC rushers. 

His explosiveness could be critical in Higdon's first game directing the program, particularly if Tuskegee looks to lean heavily on its ground game and shorten the contest.

Tuskegee - QB Kahlib Johnson?
Johnson stepped into a significant role against Morehouse and gave Tuskegee an explosive passing element. He completed 11-of-21 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Rashad Wilson Jr. for a 24-yard first-quarter touchdown and Preston Parker for a 17-yard score in the third.

Johnson averaged an impressive 19.3 yards per completion, with EJ Hall catching three passes for 88 yards and Wilson producing four receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown. 

With Bryson McGrew having produced 691 passing yards and five touchdowns through four games this season, Tuskegee has used multiple quarterbacks. Johnson's Week 5 performance gives the interim staff another option entering the Central State matchup. 

Tuskegee - LB Braylon Jessie
Jessie was one of Tuskegee's most disruptive defenders against Morehouse, finishing with seven tackles, four tackles for loss and one sack. His four tackles behind the line accounted for 18 yards in losses. 

He enters Week 6 with 6.5 tackles for loss, ranking third in the SIAC at 1.30 TFL per game. Jessie also has 1.5 sacks.

That disruptive ability will be especially important against Wasik and a Central State offense that has been among the conference's most explosive units.

Central State - QB Jackson Wasik
Few players in the SIAC enter Week 6 hotter than Wasik. Against Fort Valley State, he completed an extraordinary 14-of-17 passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns without an interception, while adding 54 rushing yards on seven carries. He accounted for 349 yards of total offense. 

Wasik enters Saturday as one of the conference's top offensive players, completing 65.8 percent of his passes for 1,714 yards and 19 touchdowns against only three interceptions. His 285.7 passing yards per game rank second in the SIAC, while his 203.2 passing efficiency rating is the best among the conference's listed qualifying quarterbacks.

Add 215 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and Wasik has generated 1,929 yards of total offense — 321.5 per game. 

He is the centerpiece of everything Tuskegee must stop.

Central State - WR Avantae Burt
Burt was Wasik's primary big-play target against Fort Valley State, catching four passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns. His scores covered 41 and 50 yards, and he averaged 31.3 yards per reception. 

For the season, Burt has 21 receptions for 412 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 19.6 yards per reception and 68.7 yards per game. 

He also has 499 all-purpose yards, averaging 83.2 per game. 

His ability to stretch the field makes him one of the biggest concerns for a Tuskegee defense that cannot afford to surrender explosive plays.

Central State - RB Isaiah Thompson
Thompson provides the balance in Central State's high-powered attack. He carried 15 times for 57 yards against Fort Valley State, helping the Marauders finish with 135 rushing yards.

Through five games, Thompson has rushed 65 times for 321 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and 64.2 yards per game, seventh among the SIAC's leading rushers. 

With Tuskegee needing to devote attention to Wasik and Central State's downfield passing attack, Thompson's ability to keep the Marauders balanced could become an important factor.

BY THE NUMBERS
11-1 — Tuskegee's all-time record against Central State in the series documented by Tuskegee Athletics. 
6 — Consecutive Tuskegee victories in the series dating to 2019. 
34-0 — Tuskegee's victory over Central State in last season's meeting. 
40-36 — Central State's only victory over Tuskegee, coming in Wilberforce in 2018. 
401-175 — Tuskegee's cumulative scoring advantage over Central State across the 12 documented meetings. 
295 — Wasik's passing yards against Fort Valley State last week on just 17 attempts. 
4 — Touchdown passes by Wasik against Fort Valley State.
1,714 — Wasik's passing yards through six games, second in the SIAC. 
19 — Wasik's SIAC-leading touchdown passes entering Week 6. 
51.5% — Central State's third-down conversion percentage, best in the SIAC entering Week 6. 
138 — Rowser's rushing yards against Morehouse on only 12 carries. 
77 — Length of Rowser's third-quarter touchdown run against Morehouse. 
6.5 — Tackles for loss by Tuskegee's Braylon Jessie this season, third-best total among the SIAC leaders listed entering Week 6. 
11 — Sacks recorded by Central State's defense this season, compared with seven for Tuskegee. 
430 — Central State's total offense against Fort Valley State despite running only 49 plays. 

WHAT TO WATCH
How does Tuskegee respond to the coaching change?
This will be the first game of the post-Aaron James era and Keith Higdon's first as interim head coach. Tuskegee is not starting over from a competitive standpoint — the Golden Tigers remain 2-1 in SIAC play — making the team's response in Wilberforce one of the most significant storylines of Week 6. 

Can Tuskegee slow Jackson Wasik?
The Central State quarterback enters with 19 touchdown passes against only three interceptions and just torched Fort Valley State for 295 yards and four touchdowns on 14 completions. Tuskegee's ability to pressure him without surrendering explosive plays could determine the game. 

Rowser and the Tuskegee ground game.
Rowser's 138-yard effort against Morehouse was the most encouraging development in the Golden Tigers' loss. Tuskegee averaged 6.4 yards per rushing attempt as a team despite losing 24 yards on Johnson's three recorded rushes. 

Central State's explosive passing game.
Wasik completed only 14 passes against Fort Valley State, yet those completions produced 295 yards — 21.1 yards per completion. Burt had scoring receptions of 41 and 50 yards, while Jae-Lijah Cochran added a 51-yard touchdown reception.

Third down could be decisive.
Central State enters converting an SIAC-best 51.5 percent of its third downs. Tuskegee stands at 35.8 percent. Last week, CSU converted 6-of-10 against Fort Valley State while Tuskegee went 4-of-9 against Morehouse. 
Homecoming atmosphere.

Central State gets Tuskegee at McPherson Memorial Stadium for Homecoming, and the Marauders arrive with a 3-1 conference record and an opportunity to strengthen their position in the SIAC race.

LAST TIME THEY MET
Tuskegee 34, Central State 0
September 6, 2025 — Tuskegee, Alabama

The most recent meeting was a historic night for Tuskegee and a dominant performance by the Golden Tigers.

Playing the first-ever night game at Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, Tuskegee shut out Central State and extended its winning streak in the series. Tuskegee's official records list the final as 34-0, while Central State's recap lists 33-0; the official Tuskegee opponent-history database records the result as 34-0, which is the figure used here. 

Quarterback Raequan Beal passed for 226 yards and two touchdowns, EJ Hall had 72 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Kaquan Kimber returned a fumble 88 yards for a touchdown. 

Central State finished with 224 total yards, including only 40 rushing yards, and converted 4-of-14 third downs. Tuskegee produced 295 yards and controlled enough of the game defensively and on special teams to keep the Marauders off the scoreboard. 

The victory gave Tuskegee its sixth consecutive win over Central State.

LAST TIME OUT — TUSKEGEE
Morehouse 30, Tuskegee 28
October 3, 2026 — Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama

Tuskegee came within minutes of earning another rivalry victory before Morehouse rallied for a 30-28 win in the Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic.

The Golden Tigers took their first lead when Johnson connected with Wilson for a 24-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Rowser then exploded for a 77-yard touchdown run just 24 seconds into the second half, and Johnson found Parker for a 17-yard touchdown to put Tuskegee ahead 21-16. 

Rowser's one-yard touchdown with 11:12 remaining gave Tuskegee a 28-23 advantage, but Morehouse answered just 2:03 later with a 22-yard touchdown reception by Savion Red for what proved to be the deciding score. 

Tuskegee produced 371 total yards on only 47 plays, averaging 7.9 yards per snap. The Golden Tigers rushed for 159 yards and passed for 212 but committed three turnovers — two lost fumbles and an interception. 

Rowser finished with 138 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries, Johnson threw for 212 yards and two scores, and Wilson caught four passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. 

Defensively, Kenley Neal led Tuskegee with 11 tackles, Calvin Townes Jr. recorded nine tackles and an interception, and Jessie contributed seven tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack. 

The loss dropped Tuskegee to 2-3 overall and 2-1 in SIAC play and was followed by the university's decision to make a change in leadership.

LAST TIME OUT — CENTRAL STATE
Central State 45, Fort Valley State 32
October 3, 2026 — Wilberforce, Ohio

Central State used explosive offense, efficient quarterback play and a major special-teams touchdown to improve to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in SIAC play.

Wasik helped the Marauders build a 28-6 halftime lead. Central State scored on a 22-yard touchdown play involving Wasik, a one-yard Kaleb Jenkins run and a 51-yard Wasik-to-Jae-Lijah Cochran touchdown before Travion Searcy returned a blocked field goal 68 yards for a touchdown. 

Fort Valley State rallied to within 28-20 in the third quarter, but Wasik answered with touchdown passes of 41 and 50 yards to Avantae Burt to restore control. Kofi Adubofuor later connected on a 55-yard field goal to complete Central State's scoring. 

Wasik was spectacular, finishing 14-of-17 for 295 yards and four touchdowns without an interception while rushing seven times for 54 yards. Burt caught four passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns. 

Central State's defense also produced five sacks, with Israel Powers and Carson Kinnaird recording two apiece. 

The Marauders finished with 430 total yards, averaged 8.8 yards per play, converted 6-of-10 third downs and did not commit a turnover. 

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
SAVANNAH STATE TIGERS (1-4, 1-3 SIAC) AT MOREHOUSE MAROON TIGERS (2-4, 2-3 SIAC)

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: B.T. Harvey Stadium — Atlanta, Ga.
Game: Morehouse Homecoming
Weather: Atlanta, Ga. Forecast
Watch: SIAC Network
Live Stats: Morehouse Live Stats
Series: Savannah State leads, 17-13
Last Meeting: Savannah State 24, Morehouse 16 — Oct. 25, 2025, Savannah, Ga.

THE MATCHUP
Two teams coming off emotional Week 5 victories meet in Atlanta when Savannah State visits Morehouse for the Maroon Tigers' Homecoming.

Savannah State finally broke into the win column last Saturday with a dramatic 38-36 victory over Allen, improving to 1-4 overall and 1-3 in SIAC play. The Tigers scored in all three phases — offense, defense and special teams — and rallied from a 28-24 fourth-quarter deficit. The victory was also Thomas Howard's first as a collegiate head coach. 

There is an additional storyline surrounding Howard's return to Atlanta: the first-year Savannah State head coach is a Morehouse alumnus and former Maroon Tiger football player. Saturday therefore sends Howard back to his alma mater with his Tigers coming off their first victory of his tenure. 

Morehouse enters at 2-4 overall and 2-3 in the SIAC after defeating Tuskegee 30-28 in the 90th Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic. The Maroon Tigers generated 525 yards of total offense and 32 first downs, while possessing the football for 38:18. 

Quarterback Miles Scott delivered a career night with 392 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Savion Red accounted for three touchdowns and Morehouse overcame four Tuskegee leads. 

The result gave Morehouse its second victory in three games after an 0-3 start. Savannah State, meanwhile, will attempt to build on its breakthrough victory while continuing a remarkable recent run against the Maroon Tigers.

Although Morehouse's current opponent-history database only displays meetings since 2019, Savannah State's 2025 game preview identifies a series dating to 1927. Combining that historical record with Savannah State's 24-16 victory last season gives the Tigers a 17-13 all-time advantage entering Saturday. Savannah State has won the last four meetings and, according to the school's 2025 historical notes, the broader streak is now seven consecutive victories. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Savannah State - QB RaShawn Truell
Truell turned in his most efficient passing performance of the season in Savannah State's win over Allen, completing 12-of-16 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown. His 16-yard first-quarter touchdown pass to Carter Payne finished an 11-play, 80-yard drive that gave Savannah State a 14-6 advantage. 

For the season, Truell has completed 53-of-104 passes for 675 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging 168.8 passing yards per game. 

His challenge Saturday is significant. Morehouse enters Week 6 with a conference-high nine interceptions, and its defense has produced takeaways at key moments during both of its victories. 

Savannah State - WR Tristan Sizemore
Sizemore emerged as Truell's go-to receiver against Allen, catching five passes for 89 yards, including receptions of 26 and 35 yards. The 35-yarder came on third-and-15 in the fourth quarter and helped Savannah State flip field position during a crucial stretch of the comeback.

He enters Week 6 with 13 receptions for 183 yards and a touchdown, averaging 14.1 yards per catch. 

His ability to create explosive plays will be important against a Morehouse defense that has been opportunistic but has surrendered 1,302 passing yards through six games. 

Savannah State - DB Trevor Strowbridge
Few players in the conference made a bigger Week 5 play than Strowbridge.

With Savannah State leading 31-28 and Allen taking possession with 6:16 remaining, Strowbridge intercepted Brent Upshaw Jr. on the very next play and returned it 43 yards for a touchdown. The score pushed Savannah State's advantage to 38-28 and ultimately provided the winning margin. He also finished with eight tackles, one tackle for loss and a pass breakup.

Strowbridge's performance earned him SIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors. He has three passes defended in four listed games and the 43-yard interception-return touchdown entering Week 6. 

Against Scott and a Morehouse passing attack coming off a 392-yard performance, Strowbridge could again find himself at the center of the game's biggest moments.

Morehouse - QB Miles Scott
Scott enters Homecoming after one of the finest performances of his career. Against Tuskegee, the senior completed 30-of-42 passes for a career-high 392 yards and two touchdowns, directing a Morehouse offense that generated 525 yards and 32 first downs. 

The performance was also historic. Scott entered the Tuskegee game needing 168 yards to become Morehouse's all-time career passing leader; his 392-yard night carried him well beyond that mark. He was named MVP of the Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic for the second consecutive season. 

Scott now ranks fourth among SIAC passers with 1,245 yards, completing 101-of-180 passes with four touchdowns. His 207.5 passing yards per game rank among the conference leaders. 

Morehouse - RB/KR Chase DeVaughn
DeVaughn continues to be one of the conference's most versatile offensive weapons.

Against Tuskegee, he rushed 16 times for 68 yards and caught five passes for 38 yards, including a 12-yard touchdown reception from Scott in the third quarter.

DeVaughn enters Week 6 ranked fourth in the SIAC in rushing with 414 yards on 79 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per attempt and 69.0 yards per game. He also has 180 kickoff-return yards, including an 88-yard touchdown, and has accumulated 653 all-purpose yards. 

His ability to contribute as a runner, receiver and return specialist gives Savannah State multiple areas to account for on every possession.

Morehouse - RB Savion Red
Red was Morehouse's finisher against Tuskegee.

He carried 10 times for 52 yards and two rushing touchdowns, caught four passes for 49 yards and added the eventual game-winning 22-yard touchdown reception with 9:09 remaining. Red accounted for three of Morehouse's four touchdowns.

For the season, Red has 247 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 50 carries. His nine total touchdowns and 54 points rank second among the SIAC's listed scoring leaders entering Week 6. 

Savannah State has been vulnerable against the run this season, making Red's combination of short-yardage power and receiving ability particularly important Saturday.

BY THE NUMBERS
17-13 — Savannah State's all-time series advantage entering Saturday, based on the 16-13 record published by SSU entering the 2025 meeting plus last season's Tiger victory. 
1927 — The year Savannah State's official historical preview says the series began. 
7 — Consecutive Savannah State victories in the broader historical series entering Saturday. SSU reported a six-game streak entering last year's matchup and extended it with a 24-16 win. 
2007 — The year of Morehouse's most recent victory over Savannah State, a 32-14 Maroon Tiger win. 
24-16 — Savannah State's victory over Morehouse in the most recent meeting on Oct. 25, 2025. 
103 — Total yards Savannah State held Morehouse to in last season's meeting, including minus-20 rushing yards. 
10 — Sacks recorded by Savannah State against Morehouse in the 2025 matchup. 
525 — Morehouse's total offense in last week's 30-28 victory over Tuskegee. 
392 — Career-high passing yards for Miles Scott against Tuskegee. 
32 — First downs by Morehouse against Tuskegee, compared with 15 by the Golden Tigers. 
38:18 — Morehouse's time of possession against Tuskegee. 
184 — Savannah State's rushing yards against Allen, its best rushing performance of the season to date. 
98 — Kenny Gladden's kickoff-return touchdown against Allen, coming just 14 seconds after Allen opened the scoring with a punt-return touchdown. 
43 — Yards on Trevor Strowbridge's fourth-quarter interception-return touchdown against Allen. 
9 — Interceptions by Morehouse through six games, tied for the highest total in the SIAC entering Week 6. 
8 — Rushing touchdowns by Morehouse's Savion Red, the highest total among the SIAC rushing leaders entering Week 6. 

WHAT TO WATCH
Can Savannah State extend its hold on the series?
The Tigers' recent dominance over Morehouse is impossible to ignore. Savannah State has not lost to the Maroon Tigers since 2007 and has won each meeting in the series' current run. Morehouse's own opponent-history database confirms four straight SSU victories since 2019, while Savannah State's broader historical record shows the streak began before that current database window. 

Miles Scott against Savannah State's secondary
This matchup looks dramatically different from a year ago. Savannah State held Morehouse to 103 yards and intercepted four passes in the 2025 meeting. Scott now arrives in Atlanta's Homecoming game immediately after throwing for 392 yards against Tuskegee and becoming Morehouse's career passing leader. 

Can Savannah State establish the run again?
The Tigers rushed for 184 yards on 48 attempts against Allen, their highest rushing output of 2026. Kendarius Brown supplied 70 yards, Caleb Barbas scored twice, and Elijah Stephens added 38 yards.
That could be important against a Morehouse defense allowing 169.7 rushing yards per game through six contests. 

Morehouse's offensive balance
Scott's 392 passing yards grabbed the headlines, but Morehouse also rushed for 133 yards against Tuskegee. DeVaughn and Red combined for 120 rushing yards, while Red scored twice on the ground.
If Savannah State must commit extra defenders to stop DeVaughn and Red, Scott could again find favorable matchups for Jeremiah Gibson and Noah Rhodes. Gibson enters Saturday with 379 receiving yards, while Rhodes is coming off a 125-yard game. 

Special teams could change the game
Savannah State's first win featured one of Week 5's most explosive special-teams plays: Gladden's 98-yard kickoff-return touchdown. Morehouse has its own game-breaking return threat in DeVaughn, who has a conference-leading résumé that includes an 88-yard kickoff-return touchdown against Edward Waters.

Thomas Howard returns to Morehouse
Beyond the standings and series streak is a personal storyline. Howard returns to the school where he played collegiately, this time leading Savannah State onto the opposing sideline. He does so one week after earning the first collegiate head-coaching victory of his career.

LAST TIME THEY MET
Savannah State 24, Morehouse 16
October 25, 2025 — Theodore A. Wright Stadium, Savannah, Ga.

Savannah State used a dominant defensive performance to defeat Morehouse 24-16 on Homecoming in Savannah.

Morehouse actually struck first when Carlos Dunovant returned a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown, but Savannah State's defense controlled the game. The Tigers held Morehouse to 103 total yards and minus-20 rushing yards, recorded 10 sacks and intercepted four
passes. 

Darrian Bell led Savannah State with nine tackles, while Xavier Esquellian produced a remarkable defensive performance with five sacks, five tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Kevin Stokes Jr., Trevor Strowbridge, Ahlik Booker and Christopher Murray each recorded an interception. 

The Tigers turned a 6-3 halftime deficit into a 17-6 advantage with two third-quarter touchdowns and eventually secured the 24-16 victory before a Homecoming crowd of 9,110. 
The win extended Savannah State's winning streak against Morehouse and pushed the Tigers' historical advantage in the rivalry to 17-13 entering the 2026 rematch.

LAST TIME OUT — SAVANNAH STATE
Savannah State 38, Allen 36
October 3, 2026 — Theodore A. Wright Stadium, Savannah, Ga.

Savannah State's first victory of the season had just about everything.

Allen opened the scoring with a 57-yard punt-return touchdown, but Savannah State answered 14 seconds later when freshman Kenny Gladden returned the ensuing kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown. RaShawn Truell then connected with Carter Payne for a 16-yard touchdown to put the Tigers ahead 14-6. 

Allen took a 21-17 advantage into halftime before Savannah State put together a methodical 14-play, 85-yard touchdown drive consuming 7:33 in the third quarter. Caleb Barbas scored from one yard out to give the Tigers a 24-21 lead. 

Allen regained the lead at 28-24, but Savannah State responded again. A muffed punt gave the Tigers possession at the Allen 20, and Barbas scored his second touchdown on a nine-yard run to make it 31-28.

Then came the defining play. On Allen's next offensive snap, Strowbridge intercepted Upshaw and returned the ball 43 yards for a touchdown, stretching the Savannah State lead to 38-28 with 6:05 remaining. Allen scored again with 1:28 left, but Savannah State recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock. 

The Tigers finished with 321 total yards, 184 rushing yards and 19 first downs while holding possession for 34:38. They converted 7-of-14 third downs and both of their fourth-down opportunities. 

Brown rushed for 70 yards, Barbas scored twice, Sizemore caught five passes for 89 yards, and Truell completed 12-of-16 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown. 

The victory improved Savannah State to 1-4 overall and 1-3 in the SIAC and gave Howard his first collegiate head-coaching victory. 

LAST TIME OUT — MOREHOUSE
Morehouse 30, Tuskegee 28
October 3, 2026 — Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Ala.

Morehouse earned its second consecutive victory over Tuskegee with a dramatic two-point win in the 90th Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic.

The Maroon Tigers scored on their opening possession with a 28-yard Davis Rowe field goal before Red's one-yard touchdown run gave Morehouse a 9-7 first-quarter lead. 

The teams traded the lead repeatedly after halftime. Tuskegee's Ja'khael Rowser broke a 77-yard touchdown run before Scott answered with a 12-yard touchdown pass to DeVaughn. Tuskegee went back in front, but Red's four-yard touchdown run gave Morehouse a 23-21 lead entering the fourth quarter. 

Tuskegee regained the advantage, 28-23, with 11:12 remaining. Morehouse responded immediately, driving 75 yards in four plays and 2:03, with Scott finding Red for the game-winning 22-yard touchdown. 

Scott completed 30-of-42 passes for 392 yards and two touchdowns. Rhodes caught five passes for 125 yards, Gibson added eight receptions for 105, DeVaughn produced 106 yards from scrimmage and Red scored three touchdowns. 

Defensively, Sean Johnson registered seven tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack, while Kai Fernandes returned an interception 32 yards. 

Morehouse finished with 525 yards, 32 first downs and 38:18 of possession, converting 9-of-15 third downs. 

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
MILES GOLDEN BEARS (3-3, 3-1 SIAC) AT KENTUCKY STATE THOROBREDS (4-2, 3-1 SIAC)

Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Alumni Stadium — Frankfort, Kentucky
Game: Kentucky State Homecoming
Weather: Frankfort, Ky Forecast
Watch: SIAC Network
Live Stats: Kentucky State Live Stats
Series: Miles leads series 10-3 since 2010
Last Meeting: Kentucky State 38, Miles 17 — Oct. 4, 2025, Fairfield, Ala.

THE MATCHUP
Two teams traveling in opposite directions from their Week 5 results meet in one of the most consequential games on the SIAC schedule when Miles visits Kentucky State for Homecoming.

Miles enters Frankfort riding a three-game winning streak after opening the season with three consecutive losses. The Golden Bears followed victories over Clark Atlanta and Savannah State with a defensive 9-6 Homecoming victory over Lane last Saturday, improving to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in conference play. 

Kentucky State returns home looking to rebound from its first SIAC loss of the season after falling 61-42 to Edward Waters in Jacksonville. The Thorobreds led 28-14 late in the first half and regained a 34-33 advantage late in the third quarter before Edward Waters scored 28 fourth-quarter points. 

The contrast between the teams makes Saturday particularly intriguing.

Miles has built its three-game winning streak around defense and the running game. Against Lane, the Golden Bears rushed for 202 yards on 38 attempts, while their defense held the Dragons to only 22 rushing yards and 221 yards of total offense. Miles also intercepted two passes, recorded two sacks and scored the decisive points when Tre Jones blocked a punt through the end zone for a fourth-quarter safety.

Kentucky State brings considerably more firepower offensively. The Thorobreds generated 409 yards against Edward Waters, including 321 through the air, and scored six touchdowns. Quarterback Juan Gainous threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, while Kentucky State had three different receivers catch touchdown passes. 

With Miles, Kentucky State and Central State all sitting at 3-1 in conference play, Saturday's winner will strengthen its position in the race behind 4-0 Edward Waters. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Miles - RB Lavarion Logan
Logan helped spearhead a balanced Miles rushing attack against Lane, carrying seven times for a team-high 47 yards, an average of 6.7 yards per attempt. His 25-yard run was one of the Golden Bears' longest offensive plays of the afternoon.

Miles enters Saturday averaging 127.0 rushing yards per game, while Kentucky State is allowing only 117.5 rushing yards per contest. That makes Logan and the Golden Bears' ability to stay ahead of the chains particularly important.

Miles - RB Roderick Thomas
Thomas provided another steady option in Miles' backfield against Lane, rushing nine times for 42 yards. Miles spread its 202 rushing yards among several ball carriers, with Thomas, Logan, Andre Gianopoulos and Edward Osley all rushing for at least 34 yards. 

Thomas' physical running style could become especially important against a Kentucky State defense allowing just 3.7 yards per rushing attempt, one of the better marks in the SIAC. 

Miles - DB Antonio White Jr.
White delivered one of the biggest defensive plays in Miles' victory over Lane.

He finished with four tackles, a tackle for loss and an interception, returning the pick 15 yards. 

His role becomes even more important this week against a Kentucky State offense that threw for 321 yards against Edward Waters and possesses multiple productive receiving options.

Miles - DL Jonquavious Russell
Russell was disruptive throughout the Lane game, recording five tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a half-sack. His penetration helped Miles hold Lane to only 22 rushing yards and less than one yard per rushing attempt.

Kentucky State surrendered six sacks for 36 yards against Edward Waters, creating an opportunity for Russell and the Miles defensive front to affect the Thorobreds' passing game.

Kentucky State - QB Juan Gainous
Gainous enters Homecoming after producing his best passing performance of the season.

Against Edward Waters, he completed 20-of-38 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. He also scored on a one-yard quarterback run late in the third quarter, briefly putting Kentucky State back in front 34-33.

Gainous connected with seven different receivers in the loss, demonstrating the depth of Kentucky State's passing attack. His ability to protect the football will be crucial against a Miles secondary that intercepted two passes last week.

Kentucky State - WR Darius Cyprian
Cyprian has established himself as one of the SIAC's top receiving threats.

He enters Week 6 with 529 receiving yards, ranking second in the conference, and has been one of Kentucky State's most consistent explosive-play threats.

Against Edward Waters, Cyprian caught five passes for 49 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown from Denim Johnson that extended Kentucky State's first-half lead to 21-7. 

His matchup against the Miles secondary should be one of the game's most important individual battles.

Kentucky State - WR Jaden Hale
Hale gives Kentucky State another dangerous option opposite Cyprian.

He caught five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown against Edward Waters, including a 15-yard scoring reception from Gainous with 9:06 remaining that pulled Kentucky State within 47-42. 

With Miles likely placing considerable attention on Cyprian, Hale's ability to win one-on-one matchups could become particularly valuable.

Kentucky State - RB Tristan Thomas
Thomas continues to give Kentucky State a dependable option near the goal line.

He rushed 10 times for 25 yards against Edward Waters but scored two touchdowns, finding the end zone from one and two yards. 

Kentucky State has rushed for nine touchdowns this season, while Miles has allowed only seven rushing touchdowns through six games. 

Kentucky State - DB Roman Hernandez
Hernandez was one of Kentucky State's defensive standouts despite the loss to Edward Waters.

He recorded seven tackles, forced a fumble and intercepted Tavion Faulk, returning the interception 24 yards.

Kentucky State will need another impact performance from Hernandez against a Miles offense that threw three interceptions against Lane.

BY THE NUMBERS
3-1 — Conference records for both Kentucky State and Miles entering Week 6. The two programs are tied with Central State behind 4-0 Edward Waters. 
10-3 — Miles' record against Kentucky State in the Golden Bears' official opponent-history database, which documents meetings beginning in 2010. 
2 — Consecutive Kentucky State victories over Miles. The Thorobreds won 35-7 in 2022 and 38-17 in 2025. 
330-215 — Miles' cumulative scoring advantage over Kentucky State across the 13 games documented since 2010. 
3 — Consecutive victories for Miles after beginning the season 0-3. The Golden Bears have defeated Clark Atlanta, Savannah State and Lane. 
202 — Miles' rushing yards against Lane last Saturday. The Golden Bears averaged 5.3 yards per carry. 
22 — Rushing yards allowed by Miles against Lane on 24 attempts, an average of just 0.9 yards per carry. 
409 — Kentucky State's total offensive yards against Edward Waters, including 321 through the air. 
42 — Points scored by Kentucky State last week despite the loss to Edward Waters. The Thorobreds scored four touchdowns in the first half.
28.8 — Kentucky State's scoring average through six games, fourth in the current SIAC statistics. 
129.8 — Kentucky State's rushing yards per game, seventh in the conference. Miles is directly behind the Thorobreds at 127.0 yards per game. 
117.5 — Rushing yards allowed per game by Kentucky State, second-best in the SIAC. Miles is third at 119.0. 
6 — Sacks surrendered by Kentucky State against Edward Waters.
4-1 — Miles' record in the five documented meetings played at Kentucky State since 2010. 

WHAT TO WATCH
Can Miles' defense slow Kentucky State's passing attack?
The Golden Bears just held Lane to 221 total yards, including only 22 rushing, but Kentucky State presents a completely different challenge. The Thorobreds threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns last week, with Gainous accounting for 290 yards and two scores. 

Kentucky State's pass protection.
Edward Waters sacked Kentucky State quarterbacks six times for 36 yards. Miles produced two sacks and nine tackles for loss against Lane, including 3.5 tackles for loss from Russell. If the Golden Bears can consistently pressure Gainous without sacrificing coverage, it could change the complexion of the game. 

Can Miles establish the run again?
The Golden Bears ran for 202 yards last week but face a Kentucky State defense allowing only 117.5 rushing yards per game. Miles used several runners against Lane rather than relying on one featured back, potentially giving the Golden Bears multiple ways to attack the Thorobreds. 

Turnovers.
Miles threw three interceptions against Lane but survived because its defense intercepted two passes and kept the Dragons out of the end zone for most of the afternoon. Kentucky State did not throw an interception against Edward Waters but lost two fumbles. Protecting the football could be decisive in a matchup between teams that may not have much separation. 

Homecoming versus Miles' road history.
Kentucky State will have the Homecoming crowd behind it, but Miles has historically played well in Frankfort. The Golden Bears are 4-1 in the five road meetings documented since 2010, with their only loss coming 28-24 in 2016.

Conference positioning.
This is effectively a separation game in the SIAC race. Kentucky State, Miles and Central State are all 3-1, with Edward Waters sitting atop the standings at 4-0. The winner remains squarely in contention entering the second half of the conference schedule. 

LAST TIME THEY MET
Kentucky State 38, Miles 17
October 4, 2025 — Albert J. Sloan-Alumni Stadium, Fairfield, Alabama

Kentucky State earned its second consecutive victory in the series last season, defeating Miles 38-17 in Fairfield. The result dropped the Golden Bears to 0-6 at the time and gave Kentucky State consecutive victories over Miles for the first time in the documented series. 

The 21-point victory followed Kentucky State's 35-7 win in 2022, meaning the Thorobreds have outscored Miles 73-24 over the last two meetings.

Those two victories represent a significant reversal in a series Miles had dominated. Prior to Kentucky State's 2022 victory, the Golden Bears had won 10 of the previous 11 documented meetings dating to 2010. 

Saturday therefore gives Kentucky State an opportunity to defeat Miles for a third consecutive time, while the Golden Bears will attempt to end their recent skid in the series and continue their historical success in Frankfort.

LAST TIME OUT — MILES
Miles 9, Lane 6
October 3, 2026 — Albert J. Sloan-Alumni Stadium, Fairfield, Alabama

Miles extended its winning streak to three games with a defensive 9-6 Homecoming victory over Lane.

The Golden Bears scored the game's first touchdown when Andre Gianopoulos capped a four-play, 53-yard drive with a seven-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter. 

Lane finally broke through late in the third quarter when Crishon Overton connected with Rkisch Hyppolite for a 10-yard touchdown, but the Dragons failed to tie the game on the conversion.

Miles' defense then delivered the decisive play. With 10:32 remaining, the Golden Bears blocked a Lane punt through the end zone for a safety, extending their advantage to 9-6. The defense protected that margin for the remainder of the afternoon. 

Miles finished with 286 total yards, including 202 rushing. Logan led the Golden Bears with 47 rushing yards, Thomas added 42, Gianopoulos finished with 35 and Osley contributed 34. 

The Golden Bears' defense was the story, limiting Lane to 221 total yards and 22 rushing yards while recording two sacks, two interceptions and nine tackles for loss. 

LAST TIME OUT — KENTUCKY STATE
Edward Waters 61, Kentucky State 42
October 3, 2026 — Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida

Kentucky State's first conference loss came despite one of its best offensive performances of the season.

After Edward Waters struck first, Kentucky State answered with 28 of the game's next 35 points. Tristan Thomas scored twice on the ground, Joshua Thomas Jr. caught a 29-yard touchdown from Gainous and Cyprian hauled in a 24-yard touchdown from Johnson to give the Thorobreds a 28-14 second-quarter advantage. 

Edward Waters responded with 19 unanswered points in the third quarter to take a 33-28 lead, but Gainous' one-yard touchdown run with 30 seconds remaining put Kentucky State back ahead 34-33.

The fourth quarter belonged to Edward Waters. The Tigers scored twice in the opening 3:17 of the period to take a 47-34 lead. Gainous answered with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Hale, followed by a successful two-point conversion, cutting the deficit to 47-42. Edward Waters then scored the game's final 14 points. 

Kentucky State accumulated 409 yards of offense and 24 first downs. Gainous threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, while Thomas Jr. had 83 receiving yards, Hale added 73 and Cyprian finished with 49.
 

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
BENEDICT TIGERS (4-1, 2-1 SIAC) AT ALLEN YELLOW JACKETS (2-3, 1-2 SIAC)

Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Charles F. Bolden Stadium — Columbia, South Carolina
Game: "All White" South Carolina Classic
Weather: Columbia, S.C. Forecast
Watch: SIAC Network
Live Stats: Allen Live Stats
Series: Allen leads 13-12 in the series dating to 1946
Last Meeting: Benedict 38, Allen 28 — Oct. 4, 2025, Columbia, S.C.

THE MATCHUP
One of the SIAC's oldest rivalries returns Saturday when Benedict makes the short trip across Columbia to face Allen, with both teams bringing dangerous offenses into the South Carolina Classic.

Benedict enters at 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the SIAC after responding to its first loss of the season with a dominant 31-3 victory over Clark Atlanta. After trailing 3-0 in the opening quarter, the Tigers scored 31 unanswered points and overwhelmed the Panthers with 500 yards of total offense, including 301 rushing yards. 

Allen enters at 2-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play after suffering a heartbreaking 38-36 loss at Savannah State. The Yellow Jackets led 21-17 at halftime, regained the lead 28-24 early in the fourth quarter and pulled within two with 1:28 remaining, but Savannah State recovered the ensuing onside kick to preserve the victory. 

Statistically, Saturday matches two of the SIAC's most productive offenses. Benedict ranks second in the conference in total offense at 434.2 yards per game, while Allen ranks fifth at 391.8. Allen is actually the higher-scoring team, averaging 35.0 points per game, second in the SIAC behind Edward Waters, while Benedict averages 27.6. 

The biggest contrast may come on the ground. Benedict leads the SIAC with 226.4 rushing yards per game and averages 5.9 yards per carry. Allen counters with the conference's leading individual rusher, Javis Floyd, who has accumulated 594 yards and nine rushing touchdowns through five games. 

Benedict also brings the stronger statistical defense into the matchup. The Tigers lead the SIAC in scoring defense, allowing only 17.2 points per game, while Allen is fourth at 26.2. 

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Benedict - QB Jett Peddy
Peddy continues to provide Benedict with production through the air while the Tigers lean heavily on one of the conference's best rushing attacks.

Against Clark Atlanta, he completed 14-of-24 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown without an interception. His 13-yard touchdown pass to Curtis Favors Jr. opened the second half and extended Benedict's lead to 17-3.

Peddy enters Week 6 with 1,024 passing yards, completing 74-of-148 attempts with six touchdowns. He averages 204.8 passing yards per game and has produced 1,078 yards of total offense. 

With Allen likely forced to commit additional defenders to Benedict's running game, Peddy could find opportunities downfield.

Benedict - RB Christopher Johnson
Johnson is coming off his best performance of the season.

Against Clark Atlanta, he rushed 14 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 7.9 yards per carry. His two-yard touchdown gave Benedict its first lead, and his 29-yard scoring run late in the third quarter extended the advantage to 24-3.

Johnson has rushed for 286 yards and five touchdowns on only 37 carries, an average of 7.7 yards per attempt. His five rushing touchdowns are tied for second among Benedict players, and he is averaging 71.5 yards per game. 

Benedict - RB A'chean Durant
Durant gives Benedict another explosive option in a deep backfield.

He needed only six carries to rush for 102 yards against Clark Atlanta, averaging 17.0 yards per attempt. His 52-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter capped an 80-yard drive on which Durant accounted for every yard. 

For the season, Durant has 248 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 38 carries, averaging 6.5 yards per attempt. 

Durant also has history against Allen. His 57-yard fourth-quarter touchdown run gave Benedict the lead for good in last season's 38-28 victory. 

Benedict - DB Joshua Lee
Lee changed the Clark Atlanta game with two interceptions.

Both came in the second half and both ended Panther drives in the Benedict end zone. His first interception preserved a 17-3 lead, and his second set up the Tigers' four-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that put the game away.

Benedict enters Saturday with eight interceptions through five games, tied among the conference leaders. That makes Lee and the Tigers' secondary particularly important against an Allen offense averaging more than 235 passing yards per game from quarterback Brent Upshaw Jr.

Allen - QB Brent Upshaw Jr.
Upshaw has emerged as one of the SIAC's most productive quarterbacks.

Against Savannah State, he completed 14-of-21 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown, including a two-yard scoring pass to Caleb Alexander that put Allen ahead 28-24 early in the fourth quarter. 

Upshaw enters Week 6 with 1,179 passing yards and nine touchdowns, completing 77-of-133 passes. His 235.8 passing yards per game rank third in the SIAC, while his 1,200 yards of total offense average 240.0 per game

His matchup with a Benedict defense that has intercepted eight passes could be one of the game's defining battles.

Allen - RB Javis Floyd
Floyd has established himself as one of the conference's premier offensive players.

Against Savannah State, he carried 20 times for 86 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for another 36 yards, giving him 122 yards from scrimmage. His 12-yard second-quarter touchdown helped Allen erase an early deficit. 

Floyd enters Saturday as the SIAC's leading rusher with 594 yards on 113 attempts, averaging 118.8 yards per game and 5.3 yards per carry. His nine rushing touchdowns and 10 total touchdowns lead the conference, and his 60 points also rank first in SIAC scoring. 

Containing Floyd will be a major challenge for a Benedict defense that has allowed 198.8 rushing yards per game despite leading the conference in scoring defense.

Allen - WR/RS Nanders Lawrence
Lawrence might be Allen's most dangerous all-purpose weapon.

He caught five passes for 80 yards against Savannah State and provided the game's first score with a 57-yard punt return touchdown. He also returned two kickoffs for 36 yards. 

Through four listed appearances, Lawrence has 14 receptions for 240 yards and a touchdown, averaging 17.1 yards per reception. He also leads the SIAC in punt-return average among the qualifying leaders at 15.3 yards per return, with one touchdown. His 496 all-
purpose yards average 124.0 per game. 

Allen - LB Jayshawn Smalls
Smalls was everywhere against Savannah State. He finished with a team-high eight tackles, two tackles for loss and a pass breakup, continuing his productive start to the season.

Smalls enters Week 6 with 34 total tackles, averaging 6.8 per game, and leads the SIAC with seven solo tackles for loss. 

His ability to get into the backfield will be especially important against a Benedict rushing attack averaging 226.4 yards per game.

BY THE NUMBERS
13-12 — Allen's advantage in Benedict's official opponent-history database, which documents 25 meetings dating to 1946. 
6 — Consecutive victories by Benedict over Allen in the official Benedict series record. The Tigers have not lost to the Yellow Jackets since 1961. 
5-0 — Benedict's record against Allen since the Yellow Jackets revived football and the rivalry resumed in 2021. 
38-28 — Benedict's victory over Allen in last season's South Carolina HBCU Classic. 
434.2 — Benedict's total offense per game, second in the SIAC entering Week 6. 
226.4 — Benedict's rushing yards per game, best in the SIAC. The Tigers average 5.9 yards per carry. 
301 — Benedict's rushing yards against Clark Atlanta last week.
500 — Benedict's total offense against Clark Atlanta, its highest total of the season. 
17.2 — Points allowed per game by Benedict, the best scoring-defense mark in the SIAC entering Week 6. 
35.0 — Allen's scoring average, second in the conference behind Edward Waters. 
594 — Rushing yards for Allen's Floyd, the most in the SIAC entering Week 6. 
10 — Total touchdowns by Floyd, also the most in the SIAC. 
1,179 — Passing yards for Upshaw, third among SIAC quarterbacks. 
8 — Interceptions by the Benedict defense through five games. 
29.8% — Allen's third-down conversion rate. Benedict converts 46.5%, second-best in the SIAC.

WHAT TO WATCH

Benedict's ground game against Allen's front seven.
Benedict leads the conference at 226.4 rushing yards per game and just produced 301 against Clark Atlanta. Johnson and Durant both eclipsed 100 yards last week, while David Smith has a team-high 399 rushing yards this season. Allen is allowing 179.0 rushing yards per game, creating a matchup Benedict will likely try to exploit. 

Can Allen turn this into a shootout?
The Yellow Jackets average 35.0 points per game and have scored at least 28 in all five contests. Benedict, however, allows just 17.2 points per game and held Clark Atlanta to three points last week. Something has to give. 

Javis Floyd versus Benedict's run defense.
This may be the game's most fascinating matchup. Floyd leads the SIAC with 594 rushing yards, but Benedict just watched Clark Atlanta's Trayvon Pinder rush for 188 yards. The Tigers won comfortably because they kept Pinder out of the end zone and shut down the Panthers' passing game. 

The turnover battle.
Benedict intercepted Clark Atlanta twice last week and has eight interceptions this season. Allen has shown big-play ability but committed two turnovers against Savannah State — an interception returned 43 yards for a touchdown and a lost fumble. 

Nanders Lawrence on special teams.
Lawrence's 57-yard punt-return touchdown gave Allen an immediate spark against Savannah State. In a rivalry game where momentum can change quickly, Benedict's coverage units cannot afford to give Lawrence space. 

Can Allen finally end the streak?
The Yellow Jackets own the narrow advantage in the historical series, but Benedict has won six consecutive documented meetings and all five since the rivalry resumed in 2021. Three of the last five, however, have been decided by 10 points or fewer. 

LAST TIME THEY MET
Benedict 38, Allen 28
October 4, 2025 — Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict extended its rivalry winning streak to six games with a 38-28 victory over Allen in last season's South Carolina HBCU Classic.

The game featured dramatic swings. Benedict raced to a 21-7 first-quarter lead, getting an early offensive touchdown before Jahmal Sam returned an interception 25 yards for a score and the Tigers turned a blocked punt into another touchdown.

Allen responded with 21 consecutive points. Jamir Dismukes threw touchdown passes of 26 and 80 yards in the second quarter to tie the game at 21, and Fabian Duncan's 11-yard touchdown run late in the third gave the Yellow Jackets a 28-21 advantage. 

Benedict answered in the fourth. A field goal trimmed Allen's lead to 28-24 before Durant broke loose for a 57-yard touchdown run, putting the Tigers back ahead 31-28. Triston Morgan added a five-yard touchdown with 54 seconds remaining to produce the final margin. 

Benedict finished with 376 total yards, including 244 rushing, while Allen generated 291. The Tigers also sacked Allen five times and forced multiple turnovers. 

The victory continued Benedict's modern dominance of the rivalry and kept the Tigers undefeated at 5-0 at the time.

LAST TIME OUT — BENEDICT
Benedict 31, Clark Atlanta 3
October 3, 2026 — Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina

Benedict responded emphatically to its first loss of the season, scoring 31 unanswered points to defeat Clark Atlanta 31-3.

Clark Atlanta struck first with a 37-yard field goal, but Johnson's two-yard touchdown early in the second quarter put Benedict ahead for good. Zane Spires added a 33-yard field goal just before halftime to send the Tigers into the locker room leading 10-3. 

Benedict took control after halftime. Peddy connected with Favors for a 13-yard touchdown, Johnson broke loose for a 29-yard scoring run and Durant finished the scoring with a 52-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter.

The Tigers accumulated 500 yards of offense and 29 first downs, rushing for 301 yards while passing for 199. Benedict averaged 6.7 yards per rush and 7.0 yards per offensive play.

Johnson rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, Durant added 102 yards and a score, and David Smith contributed 67 yards. Peddy threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, while Reece Dobard led the receiving corps with seven catches for 76 yards. BCCAUWK5

Defensively, Kahmari Cook led Benedict with nine tackles, while Joshua Lee intercepted two passes. The Tigers held Clark Atlanta to just nine first downs and 79 passing yards. 

LAST TIME OUT — ALLEN
Savannah State 38, Allen 36
October 3, 2026 — Theodore A. Wright Stadium, Savannah, Georgia

Allen came within one possession of a dramatic road victory before falling 38-36 to Savannah State.

Lawrence gave the Yellow Jackets an immediate spark, returning a punt 57 yards for a touchdown just 2:29 into the game. Savannah State answered only 14 seconds later with Kenny Gladden's 98-yard kickoff-return touchdown. 

Allen erased a 14-6 deficit in the second quarter. Floyd scored on a 12-yard run, and Tyreshon Freeman returned a Savannah State fumble 46 yards for a touchdown, giving the Yellow Jackets a 21-14 lead. Savannah State's 40-yard field goal as time expired cut Allen's halftime advantage to 21-17. 

After Savannah State moved ahead 24-21, Upshaw found Alexander for a two-yard touchdown early in the fourth to put Allen back in front 28-24.

The game changed during an 11-second span midway through the fourth quarter.

Savannah State scored on a nine-yard run to take a 31-28 lead, then Trevor Strowbridge intercepted Upshaw on Allen's next snap and returned it 43 yards for a touchdown, suddenly extending the margin to 38-28. 

Allen refused to go away. Demetri Simmons capped a 12-play, 66-yard drive with an eight-yard touchdown run, and Lawrence caught the two-point conversion to make it 38-36 with 1:28 remaining. Savannah State recovered the ensuing onside kick and ran out the clock.

Allen finished with 317 total yards, including 225 passing. Upshaw threw for 225 yards, Floyd accounted for 122 yards from scrimmage and Lawrence caught five passes for 80 yards in addition to his punt-return touchdown.
 

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
LANE DRAGONS (0-6, 0-4 SIAC) AT ALBANY STATE GOLDEN RAMS (2-3, 2-1 SIAC)

Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Albany State University Coliseum — Albany, Georgia
Game: Albany State Homecoming 2026
Weather: Albany, Ga. Forecast
Watch: SIAC Network
Live Stats: Albany State Live Stats
Series: Albany State leads the documented series, 5-2
Last Meeting: Albany State 47, Lane 6 — Oct. 4, 2025, Jackson, Tenn.

THE MATCHUP
Albany State enters Week 6 at 2-3 overall and 2-1 in the SIAC after an open date. The Golden Rams last played on Sept. 26, falling 24-16 to Kentucky State in Albany.

That loss was more competitive than the final margin suggests. Albany State struck first, trailed just 14-10 at halftime and pulled within 21-16 on Jayden Threatts' three-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. Kentucky State then consumed more than eight minutes on a 15-play drive before kicking the field goal that produced the final margin. 

Lane arrives at 0-6 overall and 0-4 in conference play, but the Dragons turned in their strongest defensive performance of the season last week in a 9-6 loss at Miles. Lane held a Miles team riding a two-game winning streak to one offensive touchdown and remained within one point until a fourth-quarter safety produced the final score. 

The matchup presents an interesting statistical contrast. Albany State averages 304.6 yards and 22.2 points per game, while Lane enters at 203.5 yards and only 3.7 points per game. Defensively, however, the teams rank among the SIAC's best in total defense: Albany State is second at 323.0 yards allowed per game, while Lane is third at 327.7.
Albany State also owns the SIAC's top rushing defense, surrendering just 103.4 yards per game, while Lane has struggled to establish its running game at 92.7 yards per contest. 

For Albany State, a Homecoming victory would keep the Golden Rams firmly in the conference race. For Lane, Saturday represents another opportunity for a defense that has kept the Dragons competitive at times to finally receive enough offensive support to break into the win column.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Lane - QB Crishon Overton
Overton provided Lane with its biggest offensive spark against Miles. Coming off the bench, he completed 9-of-17 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown without an interception. His 10-yard touchdown pass to Rkisch Hyppolite late in the third quarter pulled Lane within 7-6, and he also connected with John Christian III on a 56-yard completion.

Lane has struggled to find consistency at quarterback this season, but Overton's performance against one of the conference's best defenses gives the Dragons something to build around entering Albany.

Lane - RB John Christian III
Christian remains Lane's leading rushing threat. For the season Christian has 253 rushing yards on 70 carries, averaging 42.2 yards per game. He is Lane's only player ranked among the conference's listed rushing leaders entering Week 6. 

Miles limited him to 11 yards on 13 attempts last week, but Christian made his biggest impact as a receiver, catching two passes for 61 yards, including a 56-yard reception that set up Lane's only touchdown. 

His challenge becomes even greater Saturday against an Albany State defense that leads the SIAC by allowing only 103.4 rushing yards per game.

Lane - WR Rkisch Hyppolite?
Hyppolite emerged as Lane's most productive possession target against Miles, finishing with four receptions for 48 yards and the Dragons' only touchdown. 

His 10-yard touchdown reception from Overton with 2:02 remaining in the third quarter cut Miles' advantage to 7-6 and gave Lane a legitimate chance to steal the game on the road. 

With Lane averaging only 110.8 passing yards per game this season, Hyppolite and the receiving corps will need to create more explosive opportunities against the Golden Rams.

Lane - DB Timothy Carter
Carter was one of Lane's biggest defensive playmakers against Miles. He recorded six tackles, a half-tackle for loss and an interception, picking off Brinley Vandiver at the Lane 1-yard line to stop Miles' opening drive. 

Carter is part of a Lane secondary that has quietly been one of the conference's most productive units. The Dragons are tied for the SIAC lead with nine interceptions and lead the conference in pass defense at 167.0 yards allowed per game. 

That secondary will be tested by one of the league's most efficient passers in Albany State quarterback Jeffery Davis.

Albany State - QB Jeffery Davis
Davis has emerged as one of the SIAC's most efficient quarterbacks. Against Kentucky State, he completed 15-of-21 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown without an interception, including a 13-yard scoring pass to Cardrece Mobley on Albany State's opening possession.

For the season, Davis has completed 79-of-106 passes for 1,017 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions. His 74.5 completion percentage leads the conference's listed passing leaders, while his 170.7 efficiency rating ranks among the SIAC's best.

That ball security will be particularly important Saturday because Lane has intercepted nine passes through six games.

Albany State - RB Jayden Threatts
Threatts has been Albany State's most productive runner and one of the SIAC's most efficient backs.

He enters Saturday with 334 yards on 50 carries and four touchdowns, averaging 6.7 yards per carry and 66.8 yards per game. He ranks fifth among the conference's listed rushing leaders and is tied among the SIAC leaders with four rushing touchdowns. 
Against Kentucky State, Threatts rushed 10 times for 25 yards and scored Albany State's second touchdown on a three-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Lane is allowing 160.7 rushing yards per game, making Threatts a logical focal point for the Golden Rams' Homecoming offense.

Albany State - WR Jaquan Graham
Graham has established himself as Davis' top receiving option. He enters Week 6 with 15 receptions for 238 yards and a touchdown, averaging 15.9 yards per catch and 47.6 receiving yards per game. 

Against Kentucky State, Graham led Albany State with five receptions for 67 yards, including a 29-yard gain. 

His matchup with Lane's secondary should be one of the game's most intriguing individual battles. The Dragons have allowed the fewest passing yards per game in the SIAC and have intercepted nine passes.

Albany State - DB/RS Cameron Watts
Watts gives Albany State an impact player in multiple phases. Against Kentucky State, he recorded seven tackles, tying for second on the Golden Rams, while also contributing a 10-yard punt return and 57 yards on two kickoff returns. 

Conference-wide, Watts leads the SIAC in punt-return average at 21.6 yards per return, totaling 151 yards and a touchdown on seven returns. He has also accumulated 169 yards on nine kickoff returns. 

In a game where field position could be critical, Lane's coverage units must account for Watts every time the ball is kicked his direction.

BY THE NUMBERS
5-2 — Albany State's advantage in the official documented series against Lane dating to 2011. 
4 — Consecutive victories by Albany State in the series. The Golden Rams have not lost to Lane since 2013. 
47-6 — Albany State's victory at Lane in 2025, the largest margin in the seven documented meetings. 
2-0 — Albany State's record against Lane in games played in Albany in the official series database. 
2-3, 2-1 — Albany State's overall and SIAC records entering Week 6. 
0-6, 0-4 — Lane's records entering Saturday. 
23.2 — Points allowed per game by Albany State, second-best in the SIAC. 
323.0 — Albany State's total defense per game, second in the conference. 
327.7 — Lane's total defense per game, third in the conference. 
103.4 — Rushing yards allowed per game by Albany State, the best mark in the SIAC. 
167.0 — Passing yards allowed per game by Lane, best in the conference. 
9 — Lane interceptions through six games, tied for the conference lead. 
10 — Albany State sacks through five games, tied for third in the conference. 
74.5% — Davis' completion percentage through five games. 
0 — Interceptions thrown by Davis on 106 attempts entering Saturday. 
334 — Rushing yards for Threatts, fifth among the SIAC's listed rushing leaders. 
3.7 — Lane's scoring average through six games, the lowest in the SIAC. 

WHAT TO WATCH
Albany State's efficiency against Lane's opportunistic secondary.
Davis has completed 74.5 percent of his passes without throwing an interception. Lane, meanwhile, has nine interceptions and owns the SIAC's No. 1 statistical pass defense. That makes Davis' ability to continue protecting the football one of Saturday's most important storylines. 

Can Lane turn defense into offense?
The Dragons intercepted Miles three times last week but generated only six points. Miles actually committed four turnovers when its lost fumble is included, yet Lane was unable to capitalize enough to win. Against Albany State, takeaways will matter only if the offense converts them into points.

Threatts against Lane's run defense.
Lane has been excellent against the pass but allows 160.7 rushing yards per game. Threatts averages 6.7 yards per carry, giving Albany State a potential path to avoid Lane's strength on the back end. 

Albany State's pass protection.
This is one area the Golden Rams must improve. Albany State has surrendered 23 sacks, the most in the SIAC entering Week 6. Kentucky State recorded five against the Golden Rams in their last game. Lane has produced only three sacks this season, but creating pressure would give the Dragons a chance to disrupt Davis' rhythm.

Can Overton build on the Miles performance?
Lane's passing offense looked considerably more dangerous once Overton found a rhythm. His 138 yards represented the majority of Lane's 199 passing yards last week, and he did not throw an interception. If he can reproduce that efficiency, Lane may have a better chance of sustaining drives.

Homecoming and conference positioning.
Albany State sits at 2-1 in SIAC play, behind the conference's current leaders but very much within striking distance. A Homecoming loss to winless Lane would be damaging; a victory would move the Golden Rams to 3-1 in conference play entering a difficult closing stretch. 

LAST TIME THEY MET
Albany State 47, Lane 6
October 4, 2025 — Lane Field, Jackson, Tennessee

Albany State produced the most decisive victory in the documented history of the series last season, defeating Lane 47-6 in Jackson.

The Golden Rams jumped ahead 14-0 in the first quarter, added 19 points in the second and carried a commanding 33-6 advantage into halftime. Albany State then added touchdowns in both the third and fourth quarters while holding Lane scoreless after intermission. 

The 41-point margin stands as Albany State's largest victory over Lane in the seven games documented by the schools' official opponent-history databases. It also extended the Golden Rams' series winning streak to four games. 

The victory continued a run of Albany State dominance that began with a 33-0 win in 2014 and now includes four consecutive wins by a combined score of 127-26.

LAST TIME OUT — LANE
Miles 9, Lane 6
October 3, 2026 — Albert J. Sloan-Alumni Stadium, Fairfield, Alabama

Miles opened the scoring on Andre Gianopoulos' seven-yard touchdown run with 6:40 remaining in the first quarter, but Lane's defense kept the Dragons in the game for the remainder of the afternoon. 

Lane finally broke through late in the third quarter. Overton led a six-play, 69-yard drive and connected with Hyppolite for a 10-yard touchdown with 2:02 remaining. The failed conversion left Miles ahead 7-6. 

A fourth-quarter special-teams mistake proved costly when Miles recorded a safety with 10:32 remaining, extending its advantage to 9-6.

Lane still had a final opportunity. Beginning at its own 10-yard line with 3:26 remaining, the Dragons drove 74 yards in 12 plays before turning the ball over on downs at the Miles 16 with 15 seconds remaining. 

The Dragons finished with 221 yards of offense, including 199 passing, but managed only 22 rushing yards. Lane's defense forced three interceptions and limited Miles to 286 total yards and only one offensive touchdown. 

Overton finished 9-of-17 for 138 yards and a touchdown, Hyppolite caught four passes for 48 yards and a score, and Christian had two receptions for 61 yards. Defensively, Jaquez Poole recorded eight tackles, while Carter, Frederick Lewis Jr. and Victor Georges each recorded interceptions. 

LAST TIME OUT — ALBANY STATE
Kentucky State 24, Albany State 16
September 26, 2026 — Albany State University Coliseum, Albany, Georgia

Albany State enters Homecoming coming off an open week after dropping a 24-16 decision to Kentucky State on Sept. 26.

The Golden Rams started quickly. Davis connected with Mobley for a 13-yard touchdown to cap a five-play, 60-yard opening scoring drive and give Albany State a 7-0 lead. Kentucky State answered with two first-quarter touchdowns before Jonathan Rodriguez's 31-yard field goal cut the deficit to 14-10 at halftime. 

Kentucky State pushed its advantage to 21-10 in the third quarter, but Albany State responded with an 11-play, 65-yard drive that carried into the fourth. Threatts finished it with a three-yard touchdown run, pulling the Golden Rams within 21-16. 

Kentucky State then controlled the football for 8:03 on a 15-play, 60-yard drive, ending with a 33-yard field goal that gave the Thorobreds an eight-point cushion. 

Albany State finished with 246 total yards, including 165 passing and 81 rushing. Davis completed 15-of-21 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown, while Graham caught five passes for 67 yards. 

The Golden Rams' defense kept the game competitive despite Kentucky State generating 406 total yards. Jimmy Dawson recorded 10 tackles, while Derrick Drayton and Kyle Williams each recorded sacks.

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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
The SIAC is an NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) headquartered 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 eight women's sports and is a proud member of NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.