2000 Tuskegee Golden Tigers football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 2000 Tuskegee Golden Tigers football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference SIAC 4 (South Region) 12–0 7–0 Rick Comegy 5th Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Black college national championSIAC champion Pioneer Bowl W 12–9 vs. 2000 Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State The 2000 Tuskegee Golden Tigers football team represented Tuskegee University as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 2000 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Rick Comegy, the Golden Tigers compiled an overall record of 12–0, with a conference record of 7–0, and finished as SIAC champion. At the conclusion of the season, the Golden Tigers were also recognized as black college national champion. Schedule 2000 NCAA Division II AFCA South Region September 9 w y 2000 Morris Brown Wolverines Morris Brown Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Tuskegee, AL 23–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122981496/morris-brown-drops-to-02-with-239-loss/ Morris Brown drops to 0–2 with 23–9 loss The Atlanta Constitution September 10, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com September 16 w 2000 Miles Golden Bears Miles Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Tuskegee, AL 21–13 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122981658/tuskegee-rushes-past-miles-for-comeback/ Tuskegee rushes past Miles for comeback win The Montgomery Advertiser September 17, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com September 23 w y 2000 Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Johnson C. Smith Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Tuskegee, AL 48–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122981856/golden-tigers-strike-early-often/ Golden Tigers strike early, often The Montgomery Advertiser September 24, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com September 30 w 2000 Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Tuskegee, AL 41–10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122982077/stanton-sparks-golden-tigers-to-win/ Stanton sparks Golden Tigers to win The Montgomery Advertiser October 1, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com October 7 w 2000 Albany State Golden Rams Albany State Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Tuskegee, AL 34–21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122982349/golden-tigers-defense-makes-impact/ Golden Tigers defense makes impact The Montgomery Advertiser October 8, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 2000 Morehouse Maroon Tigers Morehouse Memorial Stadium Columbus, GA Tuskegee–Morehouse Football Classic 28–14 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122982643/tuskegee-wins-fifth-straight-classic/ Tuskegee wins fifth-straight Classic Ledger-Enquirer October 15, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com October 21 w y 2000 Fort Valley State Wildcats Fort Valley State Wildcat Stadium Fort Valley, GA 38–35 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122983046/homecoming-heartbreak-penalty-nullifies/ Homecoming heartbreak; Penalty nullifies Fort Valley State's last-minute rally The Macon Telegraph October 22, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com October 28 w y 2000 Clark Atlanta Panthers Clark Atlanta Callaway Stadium LaGrange, GA 23–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122983265/tuskegee-rolls-past-clark/ Tuskegee rolls past Clark The Atlanta Constitution October 29, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com November 4 w y 2000 Lane Dragons Lane Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium Tuskegee, AL 49–7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122983519/tuskegee-whips-lane-improves-to-90/ Tuskegee whips Lane, improves to 9–0 The Montgomery Advertiser November 5, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com November 11 w y 2000 Savannah State Tigers Savannah State Ted Wright Stadium Savannah, GA 21–0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122983769/tuskegee-21-savannah-st-0/ Tuskegee 21, Savannah St. 0 The Anniston Star November 12, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com November 23 w y y Alabama State Cramton Bowl Montgomery, AL Turkey Day Classic 28–27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122984040/blocked-kick-saves-day-for-tigers/ Blocked kick saves day for Tigers Birmingham Post-Herald November 24, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com December 16 w y y 2000 Winston-Salem State Rams Winston-Salem State Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA Pioneer Bowl 12–9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122984273/tuskegees-120-mark-its-best-in-106-yea/ Tuskegee's 12–0 mark its best in 106 years The Atlanta Constitution December 17, 2000 April 16, 2023 Newspapers.com 2016 Football Media Guide https://goldentigersports.com/documents/2016/8/25/Media_Guide.pdf Tuskegee University Athletics 134 May 19, 2026 References Tuskegee Category:Tuskegee Golden Tigers football seasons Category:Black college football national champions Category:Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Tuskegee Golden Tigers football