Fountain City Classic events begin Thursday; Albany State, Fort Valley State play Saturday

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Albany State University Golden Rams and Fort Valley State University Wildcats will play in the 36th Annual Fountain City Classic at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium. Fort Valley State is the visiting team and Albany State is the home team.Fountain City Classic events begin Thursday, Nov. 5, and include the Fountain City Classic Parade on Friday, Nov. 6.Series history and team recordsThe rivalry between the two universities dates to 1924. Fort Valley State leads the overall series 45-42-4.Albany State holds a 27-8 advantage in Fountain City Classic matchups. Albany State won the 35th Annual Fountain City Classic 48-3.Albany State is 4-3 in the SIAC and 4-5 overall. Fort Valley State is 1-5 in the SIAC and 2-6 overall.“The rivalry between Albany State and Fort Valley State is fierce, and that competitive spirit is part of what makes the Fountain City Classic so special,” said Calvin Smyre, chairman of the Fountain City Classic. “This ga