TUSKEGEE, Ala. – Tuskegee football returns home this Saturday, Sept. 27, looking to bounce back from last week's setback at Benedict when the Golden Tigers welcome Fort Valley State to Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium.
 
Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. as Tuskegee aims to improve to 2-1 in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) play. 

GAME INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2025
Kickoff: 2:00 p.m. CT
Location: Tuskegee, Ala. (Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium)
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Golden Tiger Sports Network (GTSN)
Live Stats: goldentigersports.com
 
ABOUT TUSKEGEE (2-2, 1-1 SIAC)
The Golden Tigers opened the year with a thrilling 20-17 win over Winston-Salem State and followed with a dominant 34-0 shutout of Central State to start SIAC play.
 
After tough road losses to Jackson State and Benedict, Tuskegee returns to Abbott Stadium averaging 19.5 points per game while holding opponents to 23.0 per contest.
 
Quarterback Raequan Beal has led the offense with 678 passing yards and six touchdowns through four games, connecting often with big-play receiver EJ Hall, who leads the team with 267 receiving yards and three scores.
 
On the ground, Johnny Morris paces the rushing attack with 185 yards and one touchdown.
 
Defensively, Tuskegee has been active in the backfield with nine sacks, led by Deandre Chatmon, Masiah Wells, and DeMarcus Wynn (two apiece). Linebackers Devon Irving Jr. and Kaquan Kimber anchor a unit that has forced three turnovers and is allowing just 23 points per game and 33 percent conversions on third down.
 
ABOUT FORT VALLEY STATE (0-3, 0-1 SIAC)
The Wildcats enter still searching for their first win of the 2025 season after close losses to West Alabama, Clark Atlanta, and Delta State.
 
FVSU averages 18.0 points per game while giving up 24.7 and has shown balance with 143.7 rushing yards and 127.7 passing yards per contest.
 
Quarterback Don Hudson has completed 77 percent of his passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns across two games, while receiver J.T. Pendleton has emerged as a top target with 150 yards and two scores. The running game is paced by Don Hudson and Alexander Wilson, who have combined for 278 yards.
 
Defensively, linebacker Jeremiah McDermott leads the Wildcats with 16 tackles, while six other Wildcats have double figure stops. FVSU's defense has generated three interceptions but has struggled against the run, allowing 177.7 yards per game.
 
Series History & Game Notes
Tuskegee and Fort Valley State renew a long-standing SIAC rivalry. The Golden Tigers have historically fared well at Abbott Stadium and will look to continue that trend this weekend.
 
Saturday's matchup will be critical for both teams as Tuskegee seeks to remain competitive in the SIAC West Division standings while Fort Valley State aims to secure its first win of the year.
 
Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. in Tuskegee.
 
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