Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

2025 SIAC Football Championship: Albany State University vs Benedict College

In a thrilling 2025 SIAC Football Championship showdown, the Albany State Golden Rams battled the Benedict College Tigers to a hard-fought 22–16 victory at ASU Coliseum, reclaiming the SIAC crown for the first time since 2021. Albany State set the tone early and leaned on strong execution on both sides of the ball, showcasing a balanced attack and clutch play when it mattered most. Benedict kept the pressure on throughout, making it a tense finish before ASU sealed the win late. Final Score: Albany State 22, Benedict 16 Total Yards: ASU 289, BEN 278 Passing Yards: ASU 182, BEN 174 Rushing Yards: ASU 107, BEN 104 Turnovers: ASU 0, BEN 2 Albany State’s defense delivered big moments down the stretch, shutting down Benedict’s final drive and preserving the championship. 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, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors eight men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.

Albany State University vs Savannah State University

Albany State Golden Rams defeated Savannah State Tigers 21-18 at home on November 1, 2025 to clinch a berth in the SIAC Football Championship and lock up the No. 1 seed in conference play. The Golden Rams improved to 8-1 overall, 7-0 in conference. Two touchdown passes from QB Isaiah Knowles and a late defensive stop by Albany State to preserve the win. 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, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors eight men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.

Edward Waters University vs Central State University

Marauders Spoil Edward Waters’ Homecoming The Central State Marauders defeated the Edward Waters Tigers 21–17 Central State’s defense forced five interceptions and held Edward Waters to just 74 passing yards and 149 rushing yards. Senior linebacker Domonique Davis II recorded 13 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss. This victory closed Central State’s season with a 3–7 overall record and a 3–5 record in conference play. 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, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors eight men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.