The Edward Waters Tigers will open SIAC play against the Miles Golden Bears on Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Prince Hall Americanism Football Classic at Sloan-Alumni Stadium in Fairfield, Ala.
Edward Waters University enters the men’s football matchup with a 1-1 overall record and a 0-0 SIAC mark. Miles College is 0-2 overall and 0-0 in conference play. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT, or 3 p.m. ET.
Edward Waters seeks offensive rebound
The Tigers are coming off a 66-14 loss at Jackson State University in the HOPE Labor Day Classic. Edward Waters produced 231 total yards in that game, including 183 passing yards and 48 rushing yards, after recording 426 yards and 42 points in its season-opening victory over Florida Memorial University.
Izaiah Jean-Baptiste led Edward Waters with four receptions for 64 yards against Jackson State. Dylan McCarthy returned an interception 52 yards for the Tigers’ first touchdown, while Trevon French recorded nine tackles.
Miles enters with offensive progress
Miles lost 38-23 at Alabama A&M in the Louis Crews Classic but finished with 329 total yards, including 208 passing yards and 121 rushing yards. The Golden Bears did not commit a turnover in the game.
Quarterback Brinley Vandiver completed 26 of 39 passes for 208 yards without an interception. He also added 66 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Osley caught nine passes for 64 yards, and Antonio White Jr. led Miles with 12 tackles.
Series tied at 2-2
The documented series between the Tigers and Golden Bears is tied 2-2 since 2019. Edward Waters has won the last two meetings, including a 46-14 victory on Sept. 6, 2025, at Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium in Jacksonville.
Saturday’s matchup gives both programs their first SIAC game of the season and gives Edward Waters an opportunity to extend its current winning streak in the series.
Source: Original report