Albany State Tops Benedict In NCAA Playoffs, 14-12

Albany State Carrying HBCU Flag Into NCAA Elite Eight

Albany State is still dancing in December. The Golden Rams pushed past Benedict College 14–12 in an all-SIAC playoff showdown that showed the depth and strength of the Division II HBCU football landscape. With the victory, Albany State advanced to the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs and added another milestone to a record-setting season. The Golden Rams now sit at 12–1, which is the best record in school history. It is also th…

Albany State Tops Benedict In NCAA Playoffs, 14-12

ALBANY, Ga. – Benedict College’s historic playoff run came to an end on Saturday, as Albany State beat the Tigers for the third time this season, 14-12, in the NCAA Division 2 Football Championship. Benedict ends its season at 10-3, with all three losses coming at the hands of the Golden Rams. Albany State will host Newberry College, a 24-17 winner over West Florida, next week in the quarterfinals. In a championship-caliber defensive battle, the…

Albany State wins battle of HBCUs to advance in Division II football playoffs

The Albany State Golden Rams are moving on to the Regional Final of the Division II Football Playoffs, following a 14-12 second-round victory over the Benedict Tigers. As a result, the Golden Rams improve their overall record to 12-1, setting a new school record for wins in a season. Albany State completes a three-game sweep against Benedict, having previously beaten them 31-3 in Week 9 of the regular season and 22-16 in the SIAC championship ga…