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Fort Valley, Central State Brawl: 20 Players, Head Coaches Face 1-Game Suspensions

Twenty players and coaches were suspended and both programs fined after a postgame fight violated the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference code of ethics, the league said.

  • On October 4, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference suspended 20 student-athletes — nine from Fort Valley State University and 11 from Central State University — and fined both programs.
  • After a strong first quarter from Fort Valley State University, the Wildcats led 14-6 but trailed 14-12 at halftime after Travion Searcy blocked a field goal and returned it for the Marauders' go-ahead score.
  • Video of the altercation spread on social media less than 48 hours before the announcement, and the SIAC investigation team concluded both Fort Valley State University and Central State University communities violated the league's code of ethics.
  • As a result, one-game suspensions will sideline players and coaches for upcoming SIAC matchups, including Marlon Watson, Fort Valley State head coach, and Tony Carter, Central State head coach.
  • Earlier, Fort Valley suspended its Blue Machine Marching Band amid a hazing investigation that led to four arrests, and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy and promised stronger prevention efforts.
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Fort Valley, Central State Brawl: 20 Players, Head Coaches Face 1-Game Suspensions

​The immense fight took place during Saturday's homecoming matchup, when Central State defeated Fort Valley State, 18-14.

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20 college football players suspended after brawl during homecoming game

Dozens of college football players were suspended after a brawl broke out after a game.

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20 college football players suspended after homecoming game brawl in Georgia

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — At least 20 college football players have been suspended after a fight during Fort Valley State University's homecoming game.

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The college football game between Central State and Fort Valley State ended with an ugly brawl. New details seem to indicate that it stemmed from a lack of decorum by the former, rather than a culture issue with the latter. Regardless of who is to blame, this latest dust-up has nothing to do with any other ongoing scandals. There is a distinct disassociation between what did happen on the college football field and what didn’t happen in the stan…

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20 players, 2 coaches suspended over homecoming fight

According to a press release, the conference found that both teams — Fort Valley State and Central State — had violated league policies.

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'Extremely disappointed' | Fort Valley Football's head coach, 9 players suspended over homecoming fight

FVSU and Central State's coaches and 20 players suspended for fighting after homecoming game, violating SIAC conduct rules.

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WMAZ broke the news in on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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