MILES GOLDEN BEARS FOOTBALL 2016 - Game Notes - Game 4 - Miles vs. Albany State - October 1, 2016

Oct 13, 2026

Miles Golden Bears Football 2016 game notes for Game 4 outline the matchup against Albany State on October 1, 2016 at ASU Coliseum. The analysis reviews team form, key performers, and statistical strengths, emphasizing Albany State’s defense and conversion issues while highlighting Miles’ scoring ability across offense, defense, and special teams. The document also provides the 2016 schedule context, game conditions, head coach Reginald Ruffin’s record, and a detailed historical series overview between the programs.

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Game 4 Overview

Matchup Details

2016 Schedule and Game Conditions

Championship Rematch Background

Series History and Coaching Notes

Miles–Albany State Series

Miles Head Coach Reginald Ruffin

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MILES GOLDEN BEARS FOOTBALL 2016
GAME NOTES
GAME 4 ▪ Miles vs. Albany State ▪ October 1, 2016 ▪ ASU Coliseum, Albany, GA ▪ 6 p.m. ▪ TV: None ▪ Radio: None | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
2016 SCHEDULE | | | | CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH ON TAPAS MILES VISITS ALBANY STATE
Teams that win championships the previous year are often targeted the next sea
son by every team on the schedule. Chances are that the Golden Bears will face that scrutiny this week when they travel to take on Albany State. The Golden Bears, the defending Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champions, defeated the Golden Rams in last season’s SIAC Championship game and are looking to build on a 31-7 win last week over Morehouse. Albany State is currently 1-3 after losing an early, slim lead in a 27-23 loss to West Georgia, the current No. 3 team in Division II.
Albany State is led by Dan Land, who is in his second season at the helm of the Golden Rams. Defense has been the team’s calling card this season, holding three of its four opponents under 70 yards rushing and 300 yards of total offense. When they have the ball, the offense—led by the top passer in the SIAC, quarterback Caleb Edmonds—has done a nice job racking up yards. But a 30 percent conversion rate on 3rd down has led to the lowest time of possession in the conference. They were also victimized last week by having a kickoff and interception returned for touchdowns.
The Golden Bears know how to get the ball into the end zone. Last week, they scored on offense, twice on defense, and special teams in the win over Morehouse. Running back Jamarcus Nance has had a solid start, averaging 90 rushing yards per game. He ran for 145 yards in last season’s championship game and eclipsed the 1,000-yard career mark last week. The defense will look to stay opportunistic as it leads the SIAC in turnovers forced per game (3.67) | | | Date
Sept. 4
Sept. 10
Sept. 24
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
Nov. 24 | | Opponent
^!FORT VALLEY STATE \#2 WEST GEORGIA ^at Morehouse
^at Albany State
CENTRAL STATE at Kentucky State
at Lane
^at Clark Atlanta
TUSKEGEE
SIAC Championship $Alabama State | Time/Score
W, 34-21
L, 29-0
W, 31-7
6 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
1 p.m.
5 p.m.
TBA
3 p.m. | | | | Home games are in CAPS
SIAC West Division games in bold
^ -SIAC games
!– Labor Day Golden Classic, Birmingham, AL $ -Turkey Day Classic, Montgomery, AL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | MILES-ALBANY STATE: THE SERIES | | | | | Today marks the 56th meeting between Albany State and Miles, a series that began in 1942. The Golden Rams have certainly held the upper hand in this series with a 36-16-3 mark, but two of those 16 wins for the Golden Bears were the biggest in school history. Albany State won the initial contest 13-0 but in four of the next five years, the Golden Rams did not score a single point. Miles won the second meeting 52- 0, still the largest shutout win in the series, and an 8-8 tie in 1949 was the only blemish during that time. Both teams were fairly competitive over the next 12 years but the series took a big change after Miles earned a 26-12 win over Albany State in 1961. From 1962-1995, the Golden Rams went 17- 1-1 against the Golden Bears—the lone Miles win being a 7-0 victory in 1967. It included a 70-6 shellacking in 1992, the biggest margin of victory in the series, which came during a 22-game losing streak. The Golden Bears won 26-24 in 1996 but from 2003- 2011, Albany State would win all nine contests, continuing its dominance. That all changed in the 2011 season. New head coach Reginald Ruffin helped Miles avenge a 34-27 loss from earlier in the season with a 20-17 win over the Golden Rams in the inaugural SIAC Championship Game. Since Ruffin’s arrival, the teams have split six contests. Albany State downed Miles in th

FAQs

What is the date and location for Miles vs. Albany State in Game 4?

The game is scheduled for October 1, 2016 at ASU Coliseum in Albany, GA.

How has Albany State performed at the start of the 2016 season?

Albany State is 1-3, including a 27-23 loss to West Georgia after leading early and a season profile that stresses its defensive emphasis.

What does the document say about the Miles–Albany State rivalry history?

It notes this marks the 56th meeting since 1942, highlights past streaks and scorelines, and describes how outcomes shifted after Miles’ 2011 season and later SIAC Championship results.

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