The 2026 college football season is approaching, and the SIAC should prove to be a competitive conference filled with talent.

Edward Waters, who finished the 2025 season with a 5-5 record, has been voted to finish atop the conference behind RB Johntarrious Thomas and LB Trevon French.

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Albany State won the SIAC in 2025, and is predicted to finish in fourth in 2026. From the top to bottom, the conference is filled with talented rosters who can make a push towards the Division 2 Playoffs.

Here's what you need to know about the Siac ahead of the 2026 college football season.

2026 SIAC Football Predicted Order of Finish

1. Edward Waters
2. Benedict
3. Tuskegee
4. Albany State
5. Kentucky State
6. Allen
7. Miles
8. Fort Valley State
9. Savannah State
10. Clark Atlanta
11. Central State
12. Morehouse
13. Lane

SIAC OPOY Candidates

• Xzavier Jackson, QB Clark Atlanta
• Johntarrious Thomas, RB Edward Waters
• Darius Cyprian, WR Kentucky State

SIAC DPOY Candidates

• Lawrence McConnell, DB, Kentucky State
• Sean Johnson, LB Morehouse
• Trevon French, LB Edward Waters

Notable Games In The SIAC

• Jonson C. Smith vs. Benedict - August 29
• Edward Waters vs. Jackson State - September 5
• Edward Waters vs. Benedict - October 17

2025 SIAC Football Standings

1. Albany State — 8-0 (Conference), 12-2 (Overall)
2. Benedict — 7-1 (Conference), 10-3 (Overall)
3. Kentucky State — 7-1 (Conference), 9-3 (Overall)
4. Allen — 5-3 (Conference), 6-5 (Overall)
5. Edward Waters — 4-4 (Conference), 5-5 (Overall)
6. Fort Valley State — 4-4 (Conference), 4-6 (Overall)
7. Savannah State — 3-5 (Conference), 4-6 (Overall)
8. Tuskegee — 3-5 (Conference), 4-7 (Overall)
9. Morehouse — 3-5 (Conference), 3-7 (Overall)
10. Central State — 3-5 (Conference), 3-7 (Overall)
11. Miles — 3-5 (Conference), 3-8 (Overall)
12. Clark Atlanta — 2-6 (Conference), 3-7 (Overall)
13. Lane — 0-8 (Conference), 0-10 (Overall)

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