SAVANNAH, Ga.- The Savannah State University football team will play five home games during the 2026 season and the SSU Department of Athletics has released the themes for all five home contests. SSU wants the Tiger Nation to show up to support the Tigers during the season.

The Tigers will host traditional in-state rivals Albany State and Fort Valley State this year as well some teams who have not been to The Marsh in a while.

September 12 at 6 p.m.
Savannah State vs. Albany State
912 Day/Alumni Appreciation/Faculty & Staff Day
Presented by the College of Engineering Technology and Computing (CETC)

September 26 at 6 p.m.
Savannah State vs. Miles
Student Organizations Day: Greek Day/Student Appreciation Day
Presented by the College of Business Administration (COBA)

October 3 at 6 p.m.
Savannah State vs. Allen
Military Appreciation/Cancer Awareness Day
Presented by the College of Science and Humanities (COSH)

October 17 at 3 p.m.
Savannah State vs. Fort Valley State
HOMECOMING

November 7 at 3 p.m
Savannah State vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg
Senior Day/High School Band Day
Presented by the Hyundai College of Education (HCOE) and The College of Media, Arts and Communication (CMAC)

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