Kentucky State Thorobreds (7-2, 6-1 SIAC) vs Morehouse Maroon Tigers (3-6, 3-4 SIAC)
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Frankfort, Ky.  
Stadium: Alumni Stadium
Broadcast: SIAC Network
Live Stats: Stats

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Remaining at the top of Super Region Two, No. 1 Kentucky State Football will close regular season play to SIAC opponent Morehouse on Saturday, Nov. 7, kickoff is set for 1 p.m. inside of Alumni Stadium.
 
The Thorobreds (7-2, 6-1 SIAC) return from a bye week following a 27-24 victory over Savannah State on Oct. 24.
 
Quarterback Juan Gainous led the offensive charge, completing 23 of 32 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns. His top target, Aiyon Carter, finished with 119 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Darius Cyprian added four receptions for 58 yards and two touchdowns.
 
Defensively, Roman Hernandez earned SIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording a team-high 11 tackles, including nine solo stops.
 
AT THE TOP OF SUPER REGION TWO
With a 61.834 rating on the NCAA Power Index, the Kentucky State Thorobreds hold the No. 1 spot in Super Region Two and rank No. 10 nationally in Division II. Kentucky State leads the region ahead of No. 2 Central State and No. 3 Benedict.
 
In addition to leading Super Region Two, the Thorobreds sit atop the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) standings.
 
SERIES AT A GLANCE
Saturday's matchup marks the 34th meeting between the two programs, with the all-time series tied at 16-16-1. The teams last met Oct. 20, 2025, when the Thorobreds secured a 35-17 victory in Atlanta.
 
ABOUT THE MAROON TIGERS
Morehouse enters Saturday's matchup in Frankfort with a 3-6 record and riding a three-game losing streak.
 
The Maroon Tigers are coming off a 23-6 loss at Allen on Oct. 31. Wide receiver Noah Rhodes led the Morehouse offense with three receptions for 107 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Sean Johnson led the Maroon Tigers with 16 tackles, including one tackle for loss, and a forced fumble.
 
CHEER ON THE GREEN GOLD
Saturday's matchup will serve as Kentucky State University's Student Appreciation Game and Greek Unity Day. Members of Greek-letter organizations will receive free admission by wearing their organization's paraphernalia. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by clicking here.
 
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