SAVANNAH, Ga. – It's Homecoming Week at Savannah State University, and the Tigers are preparing for one of the most anticipated weeks of the 2026 athletic season!
With alumni, students, family and friends returning to The Marsh for Homecoming 2026, Savannah State Athletics will feature Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) volleyball action, and a highly anticipated Homecoming football showdown against longtime rival Fort Valley State University.
The week will be highlighted by Saturday afternoon's football contest as the Tigers welcome the Wildcats to Theodore A. "Ted" Wright Stadium for a 3 p.m. kickoff.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Lady Tigers Continue SIAC Play With Two Conference Matches
Savannah State women's volleyball will have a busy Homecoming Week as the Lady Tigers take the court twice against SIAC opponents.
Head coach Roselidah Obunaga and her squad begin the week Tuesday, October 13, when they welcome Albany State University to Savannah for a 6 p.m. matchup at Willcox-Wiley Gymnasium.
Tuesday's contest will also serve as Community and Youth Night, providing an opportunity for local youth and community supporters to enjoy Lady Tiger volleyball.
Following Tuesday's home contest, Savannah State will travel to Fort Valley, Georgia, on Thursday, October 15, for a conference matchup against Fort Valley State University.
First serve is scheduled for 6 p.m. inside the Health & Physical Education Complex.
The two contests will provide the Lady Tigers with opportunities to build momentum during the heart of their conference schedule.
Albany State vs. Savannah State – Community and Youth Night
Savannah State at Fort Valley State
FOOTBALL
The Tigers Return to The Marsh for Homecoming 2026!
The centerpiece of Savannah State's Homecoming Week festivities will take place Saturday, October 17, when the Tigers host SIAC rival Fort Valley State University.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. at Theodore A. "Ted" Wright Stadium.
First-year head coach Thomas Howard and the Tigers will look to give the Savannah State faithful plenty to celebrate as they return home following their road contest against Morehouse College.
The Homecoming matchup will also provide an opportunity for former student-athletes, alumni and supporters to reconnect with the Savannah State football program while cheering on the Orange and Blue.
With the Wildcats coming to town, the Tigers will look to defend their home turf and make Homecoming 2026 a memorable occasion.
Fort Valley State vs. Savannah State – HOMECOMING 2026
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Tuesday, October 13
Women's Volleyball vs. Albany State – 6:00 p.m. – Willcox-Wiley Gymnasium – Community and Youth Night
Thursday, October 15
Women's Volleyball at Fort Valley State – 6:00 p.m. – Fort Valley, Ga.
Saturday, October 17 (HOMECOMING)
Football vs. Fort Valley State – 3:00 p.m. – Theodore A. "Ted" Wright Stadium
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