Albany State Routs Fort Valley State 49-0
Albany State won the Fountain City Classic for the fourth straight year, beating Fort Valley State 49-0 in Columbus, Ga.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Albany State defeated Fort Valley State 49-0 on Saturday in the Fountain City Classic, the program's fourth consecutive win in the rivalry game. The contest was played before 21,347 fans in Columbus, Ga.
Why it matters
The win extends Albany State's streak of seasons without a losing record to 25 and closes its regular season at 5-5. The margin and defensive production highlight a lopsided result in a long-running local rivalry.
Albany State rushed for 246 yards and recorded eight sacks and three interceptions in the 49-0 win over Fort Valley State. The extraction does not specify how these totals compare to Albany State's season averages.
The players
Cameron Watts
Albany State player who returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, returned an interception for a score, and earned the Classic's MVP award.
The details
Cameron Watts returned the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown and later returned an interception 53 yards for another score, earning the Classic's MVP award. Roderick McCrary added a 95-yard touchdown run, and Jeffery Davis threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jaquan Graham to cap an 85-yard drive.
Timeline
Saturday: Albany State defeated Fort Valley State 49-0 in the Fountain City Classic in Columbus, Ga.
Season Trajectory
The win extends Albany State's run of 25 consecutive seasons without a losing record, despite finishing the 2026 season at 5-5. The Fountain City Classic result also marks a fourth straight victory in the rivalry game.
Albany State's streak of seasons without a losing record reached 25 with the 5-5 finish, a benchmark that matters for the program's standing. Fans following the rivalry can note Fort Valley State's scoreless output in the red zone as a defensive detail from the game.
The takeaway
Albany State's defense forced eight sacks and three interceptions, a performance that carried the team to a lopsided rivalry win and a 25-season streak without a losing record.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Albany Herald.
