Central State

1-2

SIAC · McPherson Memorial Stadium · 7,000

The nationunrankedAP / Coaches
The marketno line yetat Arkansas-Pine Bluff · our model 7% Central State · a number, not a pick

LastW 49–21 at Morehouse · Sat Sep 12

Nextat Arkansas-Pine Bluff · Sat Sep 19 · 5 pm ET · Golden Lion Stadium · series 1-0 · Game preview

Updated Tue Sep 15 · through week 2

D2 Program Prestige · Central State

Mid-Major Contender

D2 Playoff Contender — consistent Super Region participant, regional force.

T1Regional
T2Mid-Major
T3Power
T4National
T5Blue Blood
T6Dynasty
T7All-Time

All-time record · Central State

Central State has won 22% of its games since 1974 — 22% at home, 24% on the road.

17-59 all-time · 22 seasons · 1974–2026

Home 5-18
Away 10-32
Neutral 2-9
3 g 1970s
8 g 2000s
8% 2010s
26% 2020s

Moment of the season — so far · Central State · 2026

Won 49-21 at Morehouse

Week 2 of 2026. A statement margin. Recruiting boards re-rendered overnight.

Decisive Margin

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SIAC standing · 2026

6th in the SIAC

Central State sits 6th of 14 in the SIAC at 1-1. Mid-conference — moves up or down depend on rivalry results and the late-season closing run.

#ProgramRecord
1Kentucky State2-0
2Albany State1-0
3Allen1-0
4Edward Waters1-0
5Tuskegee1-0
6Central State1-1
7Clark Atlanta1-1
–Benedict0-0
–Stillman0-0
10Fort Valley State0-1
11Lane College0-1
12Miles0-1
13Savannah State0-1
14Morehouse0-2
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