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2003 Albany State Golden Rams football
Black college national champion
SIAC champion
Pioneer Bowl, W 52–30 vs. Fayetteville State
ConferenceSouthern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Record10–2 (7–1 SIAC)
Head coach
Home stadiumHugh Mills Stadium
Seasons← 20022004 →
2003 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Albany State # $   7 – 1     10 – 2  
Miles   6 – 2     7 – 3  
Kentucky State   6 – 2     7 – 4  
Fort Valley State   5 – 3     7 – 4  
Benedict   4 – 4     6 – 5  
Tuskegee   4 – 4     5 – 6  
Morehouse   3 – 5     4 – 7  
Lane   1 – 7     2 – 9  
Clark Atlanta   0 – 8     0 – 11  

The 2003 Albany State Golden Rams football team represented Albany State University as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 2003 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Mike White, the Golden Rams compiled an overall record of 10–2, with a conference record of 7–1, and finished as SIAC champion. At the conclusion of the season, Albany State were also recognized as black college national champion after they defeated Fayetteville State in the Pioneer Bowl.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteResultSource
August 30at No. 2 Valdosta State*L 3–21
September 6at MilesW 27–12
September 13at West Georgia*W 34–7
September 20Kentucky StateL 13–19
September 27at LaneW 52–7
October 4vs. Savannah State*W 56–0
October 11Tuskegee
  • Hugh Mills Stadium
  • Albany, GA
W 31–20
October 25at Clark AtlantaW 56–7
November 1Benedict
  • Hugh Mills Stadium
  • Albany, GA
W 40–0
November 8Morehouse
  • Hugh Mills Stadium
  • Albany, GA
W 43–15
November 15vs. Fort Valley StateW 27–17
December 20vs. Fayetteville State*W 52–30
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AFCA Poll released prior to the game

References

  1. "Albany State slams W. Georgia". The Atlanta Constitution. September 14, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Lane battered by Rams' offense". The Jackson Sun. September 28, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Albany State rips Savannah State in Music City Classic". The Macon Telegraph. October 5, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Albany State rallies to edge Golden Tigers". The Montgomery Advertiser. October 12, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Rams provide home-whipping". The Atlanta Constitution. October 26, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Albany State 40, Benedict 0". The State. November 2, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Albany State in title fight". Ledger-Enquirer. November 9, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Albany State 27, Fort Valley State 17". The Atlanta Constitution. November 16, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Golden Rams' win is treat for the few". The Atlanta Constitution. December 21, 2003. Retrieved June 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Albany State)". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
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