Kentucky State Thorobreds (1-2, 0-0 SIAC) vs. Benedict Tigers (2-1, 0-1 SIAC)
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Tickets: Purchase
Stadium: Lucas Oil Stadium
Time: 3:00 p.m.
LIVE STATS: STATS  
INDIANAPOLIS – Kentucky State Football opens conference play at the Circle City Classic to Benedict College this Saturday, September 25th at 3 p.m. inside Lucas Oil Stadium.
 
 
THE OPPONENT
The Benedict Tigers opened conference play with a 34-41 loss to the Savannah State Tigers in their last time out. In the beginning portions of their 2021 campaign the Tigers have an overall record of 2-1.
 
SERIES HISTORY
In their last matchup (11/16/2019) the Thorobreds defeated the Tigers 42-14. Since 1999 the series has been neck and neck with the Tigers leading by just one contest 8-7.  
 
TOP 50
Senior Jonatan Ward proves that he is one of the best punters, he is ranked 47th across Division II and averages 38.50 yards per punt.
 
The Kentucky State offense held the ball for 93 minutes in three games this season and ranks 43rd in time of possession.  
 
LAST TIME OUT 
The Thorobreds dropped the John A. Merritt Classic to the Tennessee State Tigers 7-41.
 
 
 
THOROBREDS WIN CLASSIC FOR COLUMBUS 
The Kentucky State Thorobreds returned with a big non-conference 20-6 win against rival Central State. On the offensive side of the ball, the Thorobreds total offensive yards came entirely from their 322 rushing yards.
   
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