Benedict College edges Fort Valley State in close HBCU matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Benedict College defeated Fort Valley State, 34-33, in a closely contested HBCU football game on September 19 at Wildcat Stadium. Despite an uninspired offensive performance for much of the game, Fort Valley State showed resilience with a late comeback attempt. Key plays included a 70-yard touchdown run by Roger Payne and a crucial interception by Fort Valley’s defense, which managed to force three turnovers during the match. The Wildcats need to improve their offensive execution as they continue their season under head coach Marlon Watson.
- •Benedict College leads Fort Valley State, 34-33, in the final quarter.
- •Fort Valley State's defense forced three turnovers against Benedict.
- •Roger Payne had a significant 70-yard touchdown run for the Wildcats.
- •Marlon Watson’s team struggles with offensive execution despite strong defense.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Fort Valley State, Benedict game defined by almost comeback, heat & score error
"I’ve been a fan of college football, especially HBCU football, for a long time. I started my HBCU career 11 years ago as a freshman at Fort Valley State, and since then I’ve attended a lot of football games, both as a fan and as a journalist. This is the first day where I quite literally could not stand the heat. I’ve been a fan of college football […] The post Fort Valley State, Benedict game defined by almost comeback, heat & score error appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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