ATLANTA — As we embark on week ten of the highly competitive football season, the landscape for the upcoming 2024 SIAC Football Championship presented by Cricket remains full of intrigue and potential. Key matchups, leading contenders, and various possible outcomes are meticulously outlined below, setting the stage for an exciting week of college football action.
WEEK 10 SIAC FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
MILES COLLEGE
Miles (7-2, 7-0 SIAC) has successfully clinched the No. 1 seed in the conference following their decisive victory over Morehouse last week, which solidified their standings. The upcoming game against Tuskegee will not impact Miles’ top position in the SIAC rankings.
- Miles holds an important common opponent tiebreaker over Fort Valley State, having defeated Clark Atlanta in week 7. Notably, Clark Atlanta previously triumphed over Fort Valley State in their season opener.
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Fort Valley State (6-3, 6-1 SIAC) finds itself in a pivotal position, controlling their own destiny this week. If the Wildcats can secure a victory against Albany State, they will claim the coveted No. 2 seed in the championship. Conversely, a loss would eliminate Fort Valley State from contention, since Albany State would then hold the critical head-to-head tiebreaker.
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Clark Atlanta (6-2-1, 5-2 SIAC) faces a do-or-die situation, requiring a win against Morehouse while simultaneously hoping Fort Valley State falls short against Albany State for a shot at the conference championship.
- In this scenario, Clark Atlanta, Fort Valley State, and Albany State would each end up with 6-2 records in the SIAC.
- Clark Atlanta holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Fort Valley State, which could work in their favor.
- Additionally, Clark Atlanta is positioned to achieve a higher combined SIAC opponent win percentage than Albany State.
ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
Albany State (5-4, 5-2 SIAC) must win against Fort Valley State to keep their championship aspirations alive, but they also need favorable outcomes elsewhere including a Tuskegee defeat and a Clark Atlanta loss.
The Golden Rams could also secure a spot in the championship by winning against Fort Valley State while hoping for losses from both Clark Atlanta and Tuskegee, alongside a win for Allen.
- This combination would lead to a tie on combined SIAC opponent win percentages with Tuskegee.
- The highest-ranked team in the regional standings would then take the No. 2 seed spot.
- In the event that neither team holds a regional ranking, a draw by lot would determine the outcome.
TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Tuskegee (5-4, 5-2 SIAC) faces a challenging scenario requiring victories in several areas: they need to triumph over Miles, alongside losses from Fort Valley State, Clark Atlanta, and Allen for a shot at the championship.
- If Tuskegee secures a win against Miles while hoping for losses by Fort Valley State, Clark Atlanta, and Edward Waters, they could potentially secure a spot in the championship.
- This could create a tie in combined SIAC opponent win percentages with Albany State.
- Again, the highest-ranked regional team would earn the No. 2 seed, or a draw by lot would settle the tie if no teams are ranked.
SIAC FOOTBALL STANDINGS
**As of 11/3/24
Savannah State, Kentucky State, Benedict, Lane, Edward Waters, Morehouse, Allen, and Central State have all been eliminated from championship contention, making the stakes even higher for the remaining teams as the season approaches its climax.
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ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
The SIAC is a distinguished NCAA athletic conference that encompasses primarily historically black colleges and universities, with its headquarters proudly located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The conference comprises 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), strategically dispersed across a contiguous seven-state footprint, including Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Ohio. The SIAC sponsors a total of nine men’s and seven women’s sports, showcasing its commitment to athletic excellence as a proud member of NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.
SIAC Football Championship
Ntral State are currently in the bottom tier of the SIAC standings and will not be competing for the championship this season.
As the season winds down, the focus is on the top teams vying for the coveted championship spots. With only one week remaining and key matchups on the line, the upcoming games will be crucial in determining the final seeding for the SIAC Football Championship.
### Key Upcoming Matchups
1. **Miles College vs. Tuskegee University**
– Miles has already clinched the top seed but will look to finish the season strong against Tuskegee.
2. **Fort Valley State vs. Albany State**
– A critical game for Fort Valley State; a win secures the No. 2 seed for them.
3. **Clark Atlanta vs. Morehouse**
– Clark Atlanta must win to keep their championship hopes alive while requiring help from other games.
4. **Tuskegee’s Path to the Championship**
– Tuskegee needs multiple favorable outcomes along with a victory against Miles to have a shot at the title.
The final games will decide the fates of several teams and potentially lead to some dramatic tiebreaker scenarios as schools look to position themselves for the SIAC Football Championship. Stay tuned!
