Fort Valley State, Albany State Set for 36th Fountain City Classic

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026

One of college football’s historic HBCU rivalries returns to Memorial Stadium on Saturday as Fort Valley State and Albany State meet for the 36th edition of the Fountain City Classic.

The annual matchup between the Wildcats and Golden Rams offers another chance at bragging rights in a rivalry Albany State has dominated over the past two decades. Fort Valley State has won just four times during that span.

Albany State head coach David Bowser said he expects an emotional and physical matchup, but believes his players understand what’s at stake.

“I think that our guys understand what’s at stake, so within the white lines they’re going to play it the way it’s supposed to be played,” Bowser said. “The kids are going to play hard.”

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