2004 Albany State Golden Rams football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 2004 Albany State Golden Rams football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference SIAC 11–1 8–0 Mike White 5th Albany State University Coliseum Black college national championSIAC champion NCAA Division II Quarterfinal L 24–38 vs. Valdosta State The 2004 Albany State Golden Rams football team represented Albany State University as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 2004 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Mike White, the Golden Rams compiled an overall record of 11–1, with a conference record of 8–0, and finished as SIAC champion. At the conclusion of the season, Albany State were also recognized as black college national champion after they advanced to the NCAA Division II Quarterfinal and lost to Valdosta State. Schedule 2004 NCAA Division II AFCA August 28 w 22 2004 Miles Golden Bears Miles Albany State University Coliseum Albany, GA 17–13 September 4 w y 22 Valdosta State 3 Albany State University Coliseum Albany, GA 24–22 11,855 September 11 w y 13 2004 Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State Alumni Field Frankfort, KY 42–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-thorobreds-routed-42/125780550/ Thorobreds routed 42–7; Burbage loses for first time The Courier-Journal September 12, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.com September 18 w 11 2004 Lane Dragons Lane Albany State University Coliseum Albany, GA 55–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-albany-state-55-lane-6/125780647/ Albany State 55, Lane 6 The Jackson Sun September 19, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 2 w y 8 2004 Tuskegee Golden Tigers Tuskegee 17 Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Tuskegee, AL 33–29 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-albany-st-pul/125780758/ Albany St. pulls off a stunner; TU falls on hail mary The Montgomery Advertiser October 3, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 9 w y y 7 2004 Savannah State Tigers Savannah State Henderson Stadium Macon, GA 37–19 Music City Classic https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-macon-telegraph-tigers-fight-but-al/125780843/ Tigers fight, but Albany pulls away late The Macon Telegraph October 10, 2003 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 16 w 6 2004 Clark Atlanta Panthers Clark Atlanta Albany State University Coliseum Albany, GA 58–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer-albany-state-58-clark-a/125780935/ Albany State 58, Clark Atlanta 0 Ledger-Enquirer October 17, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 23 w y 4 2004 Benedict Tigers Benedict Charlie W. Johnson Stadium Columbia, SC 47–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-albany-st-routs-benedict/125781080/ Albany St. routs Benedict The State October 24, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.com October 30 w y 4 2004 Morehouse Maroon Tigers Morehouse B. T. Harvey Stadium Atlanta, GA 50–15 November 6 w y 3 2004 Fort Valley State Wildcats Fort Valley State A. J. McClung Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA Fountain City Classic 20–19 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-albany-states/125781314/ Albany State's late stops keeps Rams unbeaten The Atlanta Constitution November 7, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.com November 20 w y 2 2004 Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys Arkansas Tech 12 Albany State University Coliseum Albany, GA NCAA Division II Second round 42–24 https://www.newspapers.com/article/ledger-enquirer-albany-state-stays-unbea/125781433/ Albany State stays unbeaten Ledger-Enquirer November 21, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.com November 27 l y 2 Valdosta State 3 Albany State University Coliseum Albany, GA NCAA Division II Quarterfinal 24–38 10,227 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-comeback-kids/125781533/ Comeback kids; Furious second-half rally snaps Rams' streak The Atlanta Constitution November 28, 2004 June 3, 2023 Newspapers.comValdosta State 38, Albany State 24 The Greenville News November 28, 2004 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86903379/valdosta-state-38-albany-state-24/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (Albany State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/334225?utf8=%E2%9C%93&year_id=334225&sport_id=135580&commit=Submit&org_sport_name=&org_id= National Collegiate Athletic Association June 3, 2023 References Albany State Category:Albany State Golden Rams football seasons Category:Black college football national champions Albany State Golden Rams football