Albany State rises in NCAA regional rankings

Concluding an exciting weekend of SIAC football action, the Golden Rams not only clinched the Eastern Division, but stands tall in the second week of the NCAA Super Region Two Regional Rankings according to an announcement released Monday.

The Golden Rams secured the No. 7 spot behind West Alabama and Florida Tech, who also hold 6-3 records. Albany State has improved after last week’s debut at No. 10.

In last weekend’s contest, Albany State extended their win streak to six games with a 21-0 shutout of Benedict College Saturday at C.W. Johnson Stadium.

It was ASU’s first shutout since their 38-0 Homecoming win over Morehouse in 2015. The Golden Rams moved their SIAC record to 5-0, and 6-3 overall, while claiming the title as the 2018 Eastern Division Champions.

They have now solidified a spot in the SIAC Championship on Nov. 10, marking their first appearance in the title game since 2015. The game will be played at the SIAC West Division Champion’s campus, which will be the winner of next week’s Tuskegee versus Miles game.

The Rams also boast the reigning SIAC Defensive Player of the Week in Tyler Scott. The defensive back recorded four tackles, three of which were solo, during ASU’s 21-0 shutout over Benedict last week. Scott also forced a fumble and recorded an interception in the contest as well.

ASU’s regular season final will take place next Saturday at the 29th annual Fountain City Classic. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus. Tickets to the Fountain City Classic can be purchased at the ASU Bookstores or Odyssey Records.