Urban Sports Poll: Winston-Salem State 11-0 and top-ranked; Grambling hits top 10

Arlington, Texas— Winston-Salem State solidified its hold on the number one ranking in the Urban Sports News Black College Poll with its 38-18 victory over Elizabeth City State in the CIAA Conference Championship before 10,127 fans. The Rams ran their record to 11-0 and earned the number one seed in Super Region I of the NCAA D-II playoffs.

WSSU will have this weekend off and will await the winner of Saturday's game between Elizabeth City State and California (Pa.). The winner of that game will play the Rams at Bowman Gray Stadium at noon on Nov. 26. It is WSSU’s first appearance in the playoffs in 20 years.

                          USN Black College Football 2011 Poll: Week 11

Rank	Team	Record	Comment
1.	Winston-Salem State Rams	11-0	Beat Elizabeth City in CIAA Championship 38-18. Next Up: NCAA D-II playoffs.
2.	Norfolk State  Spartans	9-2	Won MEAC Championship outright with 49-14 beat down of Morgan State. Next Up:TBD
3.	Jackson State Tigers	8-2	Destroyed Alabama A&M 34-6. When Tigers are on, they can play with anyone. Next Up: Play Alcorn.
4.	Bethune-Cookman Wildcats	7-3	Defeated Savannah State 59-6. Next Up: FAMU in Florida Classic.
5.	Alabama State Hornets	7-3	Lost to Southern 26-23 on last second TD. Must hope for A&M loss to PV. Next Up: Tuskegee in Turkey Day Classic.
6.	FAMU Rattlers	7-3	Defeated North Central 34-10. Next Up: Meet Bethune in Florida Classic.
7.	Morehouse Maroon Tigers	8-2	Season Over.
8.	Alabama A&M Bulldogs	7-3	Blew chance to win SWAC East with 34-6 loss to Jackson State. Next Up: Travel to Prairie View for must win game.
9.	Grambling Tigers	6-4	G-Men have risen from the ashes. Grambling beat Texas Southern 29-25. Next Up: Meet Southern in Bayou Classic.
10.	Albany State Golden Rams	8-3	Lost SIAC Championship Game to Miles 20-17. Play at North Grenville State in D-II Playoffs.

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