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YellaWood Named Official Pressure Treated Pine Sponsor of the ACC and ACC Network

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5 days ago

November 11, 2026

SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings celebrates with teammates during an ACC football game against Virginia Tech. Photo via ACC.

The ACC has a new name on its Saturday football window. YellaWood, the pressure treated pine brand from Great Southern Wood Preserving, is now the Official Pressure Treated Pine Sponsor of the ACC and ACC Network under a new agreement with the conference and Disney Advertising that reaches from the football field to the basketball studio.

The Atlantic Coast Conference and Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated (makers of YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine) announced a new sponsorship, welcoming one of the nation’s most recognized pressure-treated lumber brands as the Official Pressure Treated Pine Sponsor of the ACC and ACC Network. The sponsorship is part of a new agreement between the ACC, Great Southern Wood, and Disney Advertising.

The multi-platform sponsorship will provide the YellaWood® brand with a prominent presence across ACC Network programming and some of the conference’s premier championship events, while connecting the brand with ACC fans throughout the year.

“We are pleased to welcome YellaWood as an official sponsor of the ACC and ACC Network,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D. “YellaWood’s longstanding commitment to quality, performance and community aligns well with the values of our conference. This collaboration will enhance the experience for ACC fans across our broadcasts and championship events while providing YellaWood with meaningful opportunities to connect with our passionate audiences throughout the year.”

“The ACC’s growing footprint aligns well with our continued growth and our commitment to supporting customers across the region,” said Mark Callender, President and Chief Executive Officer of Great Southern Wood. “With a strong presence throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, this agreement gives us an exciting opportunity to connect with passionate college sports fans while continuing to build awareness of the YellaWood® brand in many key markets across our footprint.”

As part of the relationship, YellaWood® becomes the presenting sponsor of ACC Network’s 3:30 p.m. ET college football window on Saturdays. The brand will also be prominently featured each week during ACC Huddle, as the analysts from ACCN’s traveling studio show highlights five players, teams or matchups to watch ahead of Saturday’s action.

The sponsorship will extend to the hardwood during the college basketball season, with the YellaWood® brand featured through a custom in-studio integration on ACC Network’s signature basketball show Nothing But Net.

Beyond ACC Network programming, YellaWood® has the opportunity to connect directly with fans through an on-site presence at several of the conference’s marquee championship events, including the ACC Football Championship Game, ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments and ACC Baseball Championship.

The agreement brings together two brands with passionate audiences and a shared commitment to quality, performance and community, providing YellaWood® with year-round opportunities to engage ACC fans across broadcast, digital and championship platforms.

Since 2023, the ACC and Disney Advertising have welcomed eight new conference sponsors. Overall, the ACC is currently supported by 10 league sponsors, including three that have been added since July 2026.

About the ACC

The ACC, in its 74th year and 18 members strong, stands as one of the most competitive and revered intercollegiate conferences in the nation. ACC members including Boston College, Cal, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, Pitt, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest are dedicated to upholding the league’s founding values of academic excellence, athletic competition at the highest level, and integrity. The ACC supports 28 NCAA sports, with 15 for women and 13 for men, and its member institutions span 12 states. In August 2019, the ACC and ESPN partnered to launch ACC Network (ACCN), a 24/7 national network exclusively devoted to ACC sports and original programming. For more information, visit theACC.com and follow the ACC on Instagram (@accsports), Twitter (@theACC) and Facebook (facebook.com/theACC).

About Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated, was founded in 1970 in Abbeville, Ala. Today, Great Southern Wood and its subsidiaries employ over 2,200 people who operate from 16 strategically located treating plants with a coverage area that encompasses all or parts of 28 states and the District of Columbia, as well as much of the Caribbean and Latin America, and part of the European Union and Mediterranean region. The company is best known to consumers as the maker of YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine. YellaWood® brand products are easily identifiable by a distinctive yellow tag and have long been recognized by consumers, professional builders, architects and specifiers for quality and dependability. Great Southern facilities service do-it-yourself retail home centers, pro dealers and other retail building-related and industrial segments. The company has also diversified into logistics, distribution of alternative building products, remanufacturing operations, and sawmill operations. For more information, visit YellaWood.com.

About Disney Advertising

Disney Advertising is responsible for advertising sales and integrated marketing for The Walt Disney Company’s entertainment and sports offerings through linear, digital, social, audio and ad-supported streaming businesses. This includes ABC, ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channels, Disney Digital, ESPN Networks, ESPN+, Freeform, Fubo, FX, National Geographic, Hulu, and its eight ABC-owned local stations.

Benedict Rallies From 24 Points Down to Beat Kentucky State 52-45 in Overtime and Win the SIAC Championship

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58 minutes ago

November 15, 2026

KJ Butler

A Benedict receiver in a purple jersey leaps high above a Kentucky State defender to catch the football during the SIAC Championship game.

A Benedict receiver climbs above a Kentucky State defender to pull down a catch during the Tigers' 52-45 overtime win over Kentucky State in the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.

Benedict College is a champion again. The Tigers came back from 24 points down on Saturday in Columbia, beating Kentucky State 52-45 in overtime to win the SIAC Championship, the third conference title in program history, and the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs came with it.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — November 14, 2026

What started as a competitive conference championship matchup turned into an unforgettable day at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, as Benedict College delivered a remarkable comeback to defeat Kentucky State 52-45 in overtime, capturing its third conference football championship in program history.

With the SIAC Championship on the line, both teams came out ready to compete. The opening quarter featured an evenly matched battle, with both offenses finding opportunities while the defenses worked to establish control. Benedict struck first, taking a 14-7 lead into the second quarter.

Kentucky State Takes Over

However, the momentum quickly shifted in favor of Kentucky State.

The Thorobreds delivered a dominant second quarter, outscoring Benedict 17-0 before continuing their offensive surge in the third. Kentucky State eventually built a 24-point lead after putting together 31 unanswered points, leaving the Tigers with a mountain to climb.

The Comeback

But Benedict wasn’t ready to surrender its championship hopes.

Benedict's quarterback in a purple No. 3 jersey leaps over a diving Kentucky State defender while carrying the football. — *Benedict’s quarterback hurdles a diving Kentucky State tackler as the Tigers rally in the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.*

The Tigers found another gear in the fourth quarter, putting together a furious comeback and scoring 24 points in the final period to pull even at 45-45. After trailing by as many as 24 points, Benedict had turned what appeared to be a comfortable Kentucky State victory into a championship thriller.

A Wild Final Minute

The final minute of regulation brought even more drama.

With approximately one minute remaining, Kentucky State punted the ball to Benedict, but the Tigers muffed the return, giving the Thorobreds another opportunity to steal the game. Kentucky State moved into position to score, but Benedict’s defense came up with a crucial stop, keeping the Thorobreds out of the end zone.

Benedict's No. 13 in a purple jersey leaps to catch the football with two Kentucky State defenders closing in and fans behind the sideline wall. — *Benedict’s No. 13 pulls down a catch between two Kentucky State defenders during the championship game. Photo by KJ Butler.*

With Kentucky State out of timeouts, clock management became critical. A delay-of-game penalty with nine seconds remaining resulted in a 10-second runoff, sending the game into overtime. The sequence proved costly for the Thorobreds, as a late-game miscommunication and clock-management mishap ended their opportunity to attempt a field goal before regulation expired.

Overtime Decides It

One more possession would determine the championship.

In overtime, Benedict wasted little time making its opportunity count. Quarterback Glenn Foreman connected with Demetris McKelvey on a touchdown pass, giving the Tigers the advantage and putting the pressure squarely on Kentucky State.

Two Benedict defenders collide with a Kentucky State ball carrier in the end zone, knocking the carrier's helmet into the air, with the Benedict band in the background. — *Benedict’s defense delivers a hit that knocks a Kentucky State helmet loose in the end zone during the SIAC Championship. Photo by KJ Butler.*

The Thorobreds were unable to match the score, and Benedict’s sideline erupted in celebration.

After overcoming a 24-point deficit, surviving a dramatic final minute, and finishing the job in overtime, the Tigers walked away with a 52-45 victory and their third conference football championship in program history.

At Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, fans witnessed a comeback that will forever be remembered.

What Is Next

Benedict’s season rolls on into the NCAA Division II playoffs. The SIAC championship carries the conference’s automatic bid, and the Tigers entered the weekend as the No. 1 team in Super Region Two. Benedict learns its first-round opponent at the NCAA Division II selection show on Sunday, November 15 at 6 p.m. ET, with first-round games set for Saturday, November 21.

Kentucky State’s season is not finished either. The Thorobreds close at 8-3 after their first SIAC title game appearance since 2016, and they are expected to land an at-large playoff berth when the bracket is revealed on Sunday night. If their name is called, their first-round game is also Saturday, November 21.