HBCU homecomings usually happen in the spirit of fellowship and camaraderie, but unfortunately, one such game was not the case.
Fort Valley State and visiting Central State exchanged blows in an ugly post-game brawl following the Marauders’ 18-14 upset win over the Wildcats.
Fort Valley State and Central State football teams got into a massive brawl at the conclusion of Fort Valley’s homecoming loss: pic.twitter.com/IfjYkarhBD
— Kalan Hooks (@KalanHookstv) October 4, 2025
The fight, which took the shine off CSU’s second straight win under new head coach Tony Carter, capped a terrible week for Fort Valley State.
The Blue Machine Marching Band was suspended, and members were criminally charged following allegations of hazing rituals.




