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Central State vs. Fort Valley State

Central State and Fort Valley State first met in 2021 and have played 4 times; the series is tied 2–⁠2. Over the last 4 meetings it’s even at 2–⁠2, and Central State has won the last 2.

Central State wins
2
Fort Valley State wins
2
Ties
0
First meeting
2021
Longest streak
2 Fort Valley State
Current streak
2 Central State
Last 10 meetings
even at 2–⁠2
Most recent
2026

The series at a glance

’0’1’2’3’4’5’6’7’8’9W–L
2020s2–⁠2
Average margin
13.3 points; 1 decided by one score (8 or fewer)
At Central State
1–⁠1 Central State’s record at home
At Fort Valley State
1–⁠1 Fort Valley State’s record at home

Every meeting on file, as played. Ranks are the AP poll’s going in.

Both programs through the years

End-of-season Elo ratings of Central State and Fort Valley State, 2021 on1300150017002025

Our Elo rating at the end of each season, a measure of how strong a team was, not a forecast; 1500 is an average FBS team.

Every game

Oct 3, 2026Central State 45, Fort Valley State 32at Central State
Oct 4, 2025Central State 18, Fort Valley State 14at Fort Valley State
Oct 8, 2022Fort Valley State 32, Central State 17at Central State
Oct 9, 2021Fort Valley State 35, Central State 14at Fort Valley State

Every game is listed as played on the field.