SIAC Sit-Down

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference heads into the final weekend of the 2026 football regular season with plenty at stake as Saturday's Week 10 matchups will help shape the conference championship picture and NCAA Division II postseason landscape. Benedict, Kentucky State and Central State enter the weekend deadlocked atop the SIAC standings with identical 6-1 conference records, setting the stage for a dramatic finish as teams battle to secure their places in the SIAC Football Championship Game. Tuskegee remains in the championship conversation at 5-2 in league play, while Edward Waters looks to strengthen its NCAA playoff résumé. The SIAC's national presence adds another layer of significance to the weekend, with four programs ranked among the top five in Super Region Two and several others looking to improve their postseason standing. From championship aspirations to rivalry matchups and opportunities to close the season on a high note, the final Saturday of SIAC regular-season football promises plenty of excitement across the conference. Learn more: thesiac.com/news/2026/11/5/f… #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere

𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🏈 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Anthony Mix, Miles College Quarterback | Jr. | Mobile, Ala. 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Kahmari Cook, Benedict College Linebacker | Jr. | Buffalo, N.Y. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Jaecyn Myles, Miles College Wide Receiver | Fr. | Daphne, Ala. 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Isaiah Thompson, Central State University Running Back | Fr. | Huber Heights, Ohio #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟮𝟵 – 𝗡𝗢𝗩. 𝟰) 🏈 🎥 ⬇️ – SIAC Network – ESPN+ #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference maintained its hold on the top three positions in Super Region Two as the NCAA released its updated Division II football NCAA Power Index (NPI) rankings Sunday, Oct. 25. Kentucky State moved into the No. 1 position, followed by Edward Waters at No. 2 and Benedict at No. 3, while Central State climbed three spots to No. 5, giving the SIAC four programs among the region’s top five. Learn more: thesiac.com/news/2026/10/25/… #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere

Former Fort Valley State standout and Seattle Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson has stepped up when called upon, helping fill injury gaps and making the most of his opportunities in the backfield. From his Division II roots to the NFL, here are seven things to know about Wilson’s journey to the league. Learn more: ncaa.com/news/football/artic… #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟴) 🏈 🎥 ⬇️ – SIAC Network – ESPN+ #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference enters a pivotal Week 8 with a six-game Saturday slate featuring key matchups that could have a major impact on both the conference standings and the NCAA Division II postseason picture. With the regular season moving into its final stretch, Benedict travels to Albany State, Savannah State visits Kentucky State, Lane heads to Fort Valley State, Tuskegee travels to Allen, Clark Atlanta visits Edward Waters and Central State returns from its bye to face Miles, which also had an open date last weekend. Several teams enter Saturday looking to strengthen their position in the SIAC race, while the league's strong showing in the first NCAA Division II Super Region Two NPI rankings adds even greater significance to the weekend. With conference contenders battling for separation and others looking to build late-season momentum, Week 8 sets the stage for another important Saturday of SIAC football. Learn more: thesiac.com/news/2026/10/21/… #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere

𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗖 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦 🏈 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 David Smith, Benedict College Running Back | Sr. | Houston, Texas 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Masiah Wells, Tuskegee University Defensive Lineman | 5th | Jacksonville, Fla. 𝗖𝗼-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Forest Gantz, Kentucky State University Kicker/Punter | So. | Dayton, Ohio 𝗖𝗼-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 Chris Butler, Benedict College Wide Receiver | So. | Baltimore, Md. 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 David Makonzo, Benedict College Linebacker | Fr. | Lachine, Québec, Canada #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere

Former Benedict College standout Charles “CB” Benson will be inducted into the 2027 SIAC Hall of Fame class for his historic contributions as a three-year letterman in baseball and football from 1960 to 1962. Learn more: thesiac.com/news/2026/10/19/… #SIAC | #LeadersRiseHere