TUSKEGEE, Ala. – The Tuskegee Golden Tigers (8-2, 7-0 SIAC) will battle undefeated Benedict (10-0, 7-0 SIAC) in the 2022 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Football Championship presented by Cricket on Saturday, November 12th on the campus of Benedict College.

Along with being the best two teams in their respective sides of the conference, Benedict and Tuskegee will meet with a combined 20-game winning streak on the line. Benedict has won 12 straight dating back to last season, while Tuskegee has recorded eight straight victories after dropping their first two games of the year.

GAME INFORMATION
Kick: 2:00 pm EST
Location: Columbia, S.C.
Site: Charlie W. Johnnson Stadium
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WATCH/LISTEN LIVE
Watch: ESPN3

THE SERIES
Series Record: Tuskegee leads the all-time series 14-0-0
First Meeting: Tuskegee defeated Benedict, 30-6 (1940)
Last Meeting: Tuskegee defeated Benedict, 34-18 (2010)

GAME NOTES

• The series between the two programs began in 1940, meeting on 14 total occasions in the series. Tuskegee has never lost in the series, starting with a 30-6 win in the initial meeting and a 34-18 win in the last meeting in 2010.
• Benedict comes in undefeated to the Championship, being ranked atop the Super Region Two Rankings, along with being No. 8 in the AFCA DII Coaches Poll and No. 12 in the D2 Football Poll.
• Tuskegee is seeking their 31st SIAC Title all-time and first since 2017, while also aiming for their fifth appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs and first since 2016. Meanwhile, Coach Ruffin is eyeing his fifth SIAC crown as head coach.
• After debuting at No. 7 in the first 2022 Super Region Two Rankings, the Golden Tigers have fallen outside of the top seven spots at No. 9 following the close win over Miles. Both Fort Valley State and Limestone jumped Tuskegee in the poll, while all three teams have just two losses. Benedict is currently the top ranked in the Region.

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