Southern States Conference

{{Infobox sports league

| name = Southern States Conference

| logo_size = 150

| founded = 1938

| dissolved = 1997

| conference = NAIA

| region = Southern United States

| formerly = * Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (1938–1959)

Alabama Collegiate Conference (1959–1972)
Southern States Conference (1972–1997)

| headquarters = Marion, Alabama

| commissioner = Larry Maples

| since = 1996

| map = Southern States Conference-USA-states.png

| map_size = 250

}}

The Southern States Conference (SSC) was an affiliate of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics that included member institutions in the U.S. states of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida.{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84502119/six-small-alabama-colleges-form-intercol/|work=Montgomery Advertiser|location=Montgomery, Alabama| title=Six small Alabama colleges form intercollegiate conference at meeting|date=December 11, 1938|access-date=August 31, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}}{{cite news|last = Sims| first = Kelvin| title=Alabama–Huntsville harvests Duncan, Jones |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/260982617|newspaper=Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=October 23, 1996|page=39|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 30, 2021}} The league existed from 1938 to 1997.

History

The league was established in December 1938 as the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference (AIC), comprising schools from just that state. The six charter members were: Jacksonville State Teachers College, Saint Bernard College, Troy State Teachers College, Snead Junior College, Livingston State Teachers College, and Marion Military Institute.{{cite news |last=Key |first=Raiford |title=Member Of New A. I. Conference |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113052743/the-troy-messenger/ |newspaper=The Troy Messenger |location=Troy, Alabama |date=December 15, 1938 |page=6 |access-date=November 14, 2022 |via=Newspapers.com {{Open access}} }} The league ceased operations in 1942 because of World War II and because several member schools dropped their intercollegiate athletics programs.{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/552166398 |work= The Troy Messenger |location=Troy, Alabama| title=State Intercollegiate Conference Reforms After Five-Year Lapse |date=January 28, 1948|access-date=January 1, 2022|via=Newspapers.com}} The AIC was reformed again in January 1948 after a five year lapse. In 1959 it was renamed the Alabama Collegiate Conference (ACC),{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Dr. Boyd Chosen As Group Prexy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/555207674 |newspaper=The Troy Messenger |location=Troy, Alabama |date=December 9, 1959|page=1|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}} and then in May 1972, the league was rebranded as Southern States Conference.{{cite news|last = Mitchell| first = Alan| title=ACC changes name, adds two members |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/256282718|newspaper=Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=May 4, 1972|page=45|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 30, 2021}}

At the conclusion of the 1994–95 school year, two schools left the SSC, causing league membership to dip below the six required to have an NAIA championship in every sport except basketball.{{cite news|last =Sims| first =Kelvin| title=Southern States Conference down but not out |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/260912948|newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=June 16, 1995|page=37|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 30, 2021}} The SSC then existed in 1995–96 as a basketball-only conference.{{cite news|last =Sims| first =Kelvin| title=Instant contender: Bohannon's return earns AUM respect in polls |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/260982617 |newspaper=Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=October 23, 1996|page=39|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}} It returned to an all-sports conference for 1996–97 before dissolving.{{cite news| last=Sims| first=Kelvin |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/260087438|work=Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama| title=It's official – Southern States Conference has new Life|date=April 23, 1996|access-date=December 31, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}}

Member schools

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
Institution ! Location ! Founded ! Nickname ! Joined{{efn\|group=SSC\|Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.}} ! Left{{efn\|group=SSC\|Represents the calendar year when spring sports competition ends.}} ! Current conference ! class="unsortable" \| Ref.
Alabama Christian College / Faulkner University \| Montgomery, Alabama \| 1942 \| Eagles \| 1981 \| 1997 \| Southern States (SSAC) \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Eagles Announce '81-'82 Schedule \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/456311597 \|newspaper= Alabama Journal \|location=Montgomery, Alabama \|date=June 24, 1981 \|page=44\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}
{{sort\|Montevallo\|Alabama College / University of Montevallo}} \| Montevallo, Alabama \| 1896 \| Falcons \| 1960 \| 1995 \| Gulf South (GSC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D2\|Currently an NCAA Division II athletic conference.}} \|
{{sort\|Alabama–Huntsville\|University of Alabama in Huntsville}} \| Huntsville, Alabama \| 1950 \| Chargers \| 1973 \| 1993 \| Gulf South (GSC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D2}} \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Carey kicks off season No. 25 against Bethel \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/278388906 \|newspaper= Hattiesburg American \|location=Hattiesburg, Mississippi \|date=November 14, 1974 \|page=17\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}
Athens College \| Athens, Alabama \| 1822 \| Bears \| 1948 \| 1997 \| N/A \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Alabama's Intercollegiate Conference \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/414389705 \|newspaper=Montgomery Advertiser \|location=Montgomery, Alabama \|date=January 16, 1948\|page=24\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}
Auburn University at Montgomery \| Montgomery, Alabama \| 1967 \| Warhawks \| 1975 \| 1997 \| Gulf South (GSC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D2}} \| {{cite news\|last =Ingram\| first =Junior\| title=Montevallo Tipoff Tourney Initiates Argos' 9th Season \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/271432216 \|newspaper= Pensacola News Journal \|location=Pensacola, Florida \|date=October 9, 1975 \|page=33\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}
Belhaven College \| Jackson, Mississippi \| 1883 \| Blazers \| 1974 \| 1981 \| C.C. South (CCS){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D3\|Currently an NCAA Division III athletic conference.}} \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=SSC Names Officials Head \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/456937240 \|newspaper= Alabama Journal \|location=Montgomery, Alabama \|date=May 3, 1973 \|page=37\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}{{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Blazer coach hopes to reverse losing trend \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/183593994 \|newspaper= The Clarion-Ledger \|location=Jackson, Mississippi \|date=March 10, 1982 \|page=108\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}
Birmingham–Southern College \| Birmingham, Alabama \| 1856 \| Panthers \| 1977 \| 1996 \| Closed in 2024 \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title='Southern Eyes Championships In Three Varsity Sports \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/257639760 \|newspaper= The Montgomery Advertiser \|location= Montgomery, Alabama \|date=October 9, 1977 \|page=82\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}{{cite news \|title=TranSouth Athletic Conference Closes after 17 Seasons \|url=http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/news/transouth-athletic-conference-closes-after-17-seasons.htm \|work=Victory Sports Network \|date=July 31, 2013}}
Columbus College \| Columbus, Georgia \| 1958 \| Cougars \| 1972 \| 1973 \| Peach Belt (PBC){{efn\|group=former\|name=D2}} \|
Eldridge Baptist Academy / Eldridge Junior College \| Eldridge, Alabama \| 1890 \| ? \| 1939 \| 1940 \| N/A \| {{cite web \|url=http://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3612 \|title=Eldridge \|last=Kaetz \|first=James P. \|date= \|website=encyclopediaofalabama.org \|publisher=Encyclopedia of Alabama \|access-date= \|quote=The first school, the Eldridge Baptist Academy, was built in 1890, and the Eldridge Normal School opened in 1897. The town prospered until the onset of the Great Depression in 1929. The Eldridge Baptist Academy became a junior college in an attempt to remain open but eventually failed. Eldridge incorporated in 1972.}}{{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Eldridge Added to Minor League \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/554550121 \|newspaper=The Huntsville Times \|location=Huntsville, Alabama \|date=December 10, 1939\|page=10\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}} {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Choate and Key Named on Alabama Intercollegiate Loop \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/552982990 \|newspaper=The Huntsville Times \|location=Huntsville, Alabama \|date=January 11, 1940 \|page=3\|via =Newspapers.com \|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}{{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Marion Cadets Possibly Have An Open Date \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/414138788 \|newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser \|location=Montgomery, Alabama \|date=October 14, 1940\|page=6\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}
{{sort\|North Alabama\|Florence State Teachers College / University of North Alabama}} \| Florence, Alabama \| 1830 \| Lions \| 1949 \| 1971 \| Atlantic Sun (ASUN){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D1\|Currently an NCAA Division I athletic conference.}} \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Final ACC Statistics – Standings \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/456996463 \|newspaper= Alabama Journal \|location=Montgomery, Alabama \|date=May 26, 1971\|page=34\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}{{cite news\|last =Mitchell\| first =Alan\| title=Alabama State Needs Wins As Tourney Draws Nearer \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/256473658 \|newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser \|location=Montgomery, Alabama \|date=February 6, 1972\|page=47\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}
Huntingdon College \| Montgomery, Alabama \| 1854 \| Hawks \| 1960 \| 1995 \| C.C. South (CCS){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D3}} \|
Jacksonville State Teachers College / Jacksonville State College / Jacksonville State University \| Jacksonville, Alabama \| 1883 \| Gamecocks \| 1938 \| 1970 \| Conf. USA (C-USA){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D1}} \| {{cite news\|last =Smith\| first =George\| title=ACC future is up in air \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/115168178 \|newspaper= The Anniston Star \|location=Anniston, Alabama \|date=February 21, 1971 \|page=19\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}{{cite news\|last =Thomas\| first =Roy\| title=ACC on Rocky Ground \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/256827440 \|newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser \|location=Montgomery, Alabama \|date=July 12, 1971 \|page=13\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}
Life College \| Marietta, Georgia \| 1974 \| Running Eagles \| 1996 \| 1997 \| Southern States (SSAC) \|
{{sort\|Livingston\|Livingston State Teachers College / Livingston State College}} \| Livingston, Alabama \| 1835 \| Tigers \| 1938 \| 1970 \| Gulf South (GSC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D2}} \|
Marion Military Institute \| Marion, Alabama \| 1842 \| Tigers \| 1938 \| 1956 \| Alabama (ACCC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=NJCAA\|Currently an NJCAA athletic conference.}} \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Snead Joins Junior College Loop \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/571826586 \|newspaper= The Albertville Herald \|location=Albertville, Alabama \|date=October 25, 1956 \|page=2\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 2, 2022}}
Saint Bernard College / Southern Benedictine College \| Cullman, Alabama \| 1929 \| Saints \| 1938 \| 1979 \| N/A \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Benedictine Drops Sports \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/455744402 \|newspaper= Alabama Journal \|location=Montgomery, Alabama \|date=March 14, 1979 \|page=50\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}
Selma University \| Selma, Alabama \| 1878 \| Bulldogs \| ? \| 1997 \| N/A \|
Snead State Junior College \| Boaz, Alabama \| 1898 \| Parsons \| 1938 \| 1956 \| Alabama (ACCC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=NJCAA}} \|
Southern Union Junior College \| Wadley, Alabama \| 1922 \| Bison \| 1940 \| 1956 \| Alabama (ACCC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=NJCAA}} \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=State Collegiate Conference Court Meet Goes to Troy \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/573979367 \|newspaper= The Birmingham News \|location=Birmingham, Alabama \|date=February 10, 1941 \|page=14\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}{{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=Captain Murfee Is Reelected Officer Of AIA Conference \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/569940093 \|newspaper= Selma Times-Journal \|location=Selma, Alabama \|date=December 8, 1940 \|page=17\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}
Spring Hill College \| Mobile, Alabama \| 1830 \| Badgers \| 1942 \| 1981 \| Southern (SIAC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D2}} \| {{cite news\|last =Blackburn\| first =Doug\| title=Jock in Mind & Professor in Body \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/215775414 \|newspaper= The Town Talk \|location= Alexandria, Louisiana \|date=November 19, 1981 \|page=17\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}
Talladega College \| Talladega, Alabama \| 1867 \| Tornadoes \| {{circa\|1982}} \| 1997 \| HBCU (HBCUAC) \|
Thomas College \| Thomasville, Georgia \| 1950 \| Night Hawks \| 1996 \| 1997 \| Southern States (SSAC) \|
Troy State Teachers College / Troy State College / Troy State University \| Troy, Alabama \| 1887 \| Trojans \| 1938 \| 1972 \| Sun Belt (SBC) \|
William Carey College \| Hattiesburg, Mississippi \| 1892 \| Crusaders \| 1972 \| 1981 \| Southern States (SSAC) \| {{cite news\|last =\| first =\| title=O'Keefe is pleased with roundball practice \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/277141705\|newspaper=Hattiesburg American \|location=Hattiesburg, Mississippi \|date=October 25, 1972\|page=12\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 30, 2021}}{{cite news\|last =Phelps\| first =Gene\| title=Carey jumps out to big lead, rips outmanned SUNO \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/279103055 \|newspaper=Hattiesburg American \|location=Hattiesburg, Mississippi \|date=November 24, 1981\|page=13\|via =Newspapers.com\|accessdate = December 30, 2021}}
{{sort\|West Florida\|University of West Florida}} \| Pensacola, Florida \| 1963 \| Argonauts \| 1975 \| 1994 \| Gulf South (GSC){{efn\|group=SSC\|name=D2}} \|

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"

Institution

! Location

! Founded

! Nickname

! Joined{{efn|group=SSC|Represents the calendar year when fall sports competition begins.}}

! Left{{efn|group=SSC|Represents the calendar year when spring sports competition ends.}}

! Current
conference

! class="unsortable" | Ref.

Alabama Christian College /
Faulkner University

| Montgomery, Alabama

| 1942

| Eagles

| 1981

| 1997

| Southern States (SSAC)

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=Eagles Announce '81-'82 Schedule |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/456311597 |newspaper= Alabama Journal |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=June 24, 1981 |page=44|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}

| Montevallo, Alabama

| 1896

| Falcons

| 1960

| 1995

| Gulf South (GSC){{efn|group=SSC|name=D2|Currently an NCAA Division II athletic conference.}}

| Huntsville, Alabama

| 1950

| Chargers

| 1973

| 1993

| Gulf South (GSC){{efn|group=SSC|name=D2}}

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=Carey kicks off season No. 25 against Bethel |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/278388906 |newspaper= Hattiesburg American |location=Hattiesburg, Mississippi |date=November 14, 1974 |page=17|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}

Athens College

| Athens, Alabama

| 1822

| Bears

| 1948

| 1997

| N/A

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=Alabama's Intercollegiate Conference |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/414389705 |newspaper=Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=January 16, 1948|page=24|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}

Auburn University at Montgomery

| Montgomery, Alabama

| 1967

| Warhawks

| 1975

| 1997

| Gulf South (GSC){{efn|group=SSC|name=D2}}

| {{cite news|last =Ingram| first =Junior| title=Montevallo Tipoff Tourney Initiates Argos' 9th Season |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/271432216 |newspaper= Pensacola News Journal |location=Pensacola, Florida |date=October 9, 1975 |page=33|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}

Belhaven College

| Jackson, Mississippi

| 1883

| Blazers

| 1974

| 1981

| C.C. South (CCS){{efn|group=SSC|name=D3|Currently an NCAA Division III athletic conference.}}

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=SSC Names Officials Head |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/456937240 |newspaper= Alabama Journal |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=May 3, 1973 |page=37|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Blazer coach hopes to reverse losing trend |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/183593994 |newspaper= The Clarion-Ledger |location=Jackson, Mississippi |date=March 10, 1982 |page=108|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}

Birmingham–Southern College

| Birmingham, Alabama

| 1856

| Panthers

| 1977

| 1996

| Closed in 2024

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title='Southern Eyes Championships In Three Varsity Sports |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/257639760 |newspaper= The Montgomery Advertiser |location= Montgomery, Alabama |date=October 9, 1977 |page=82|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}{{cite news |title=TranSouth Athletic Conference Closes after 17 Seasons |url=http://www.victorysportsnetwork.com/Clip/news/transouth-athletic-conference-closes-after-17-seasons.htm |work=Victory Sports Network |date=July 31, 2013}}

Columbus College

| Columbus, Georgia

| 1958

| Cougars

| 1972

| 1973

| Peach Belt (PBC){{efn|group=former|name=D2}}

Eldridge Baptist Academy /
Eldridge Junior College

| Eldridge, Alabama

| 1890

| ?

| 1939

| 1940

| N/A

| {{cite web |url=http://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3612 |title=Eldridge |last=Kaetz |first=James P. |date= |website=encyclopediaofalabama.org |publisher=Encyclopedia of Alabama |access-date= |quote=The first school, the Eldridge Baptist Academy, was built in 1890, and the Eldridge Normal School opened in 1897. The town prospered until the onset of the Great Depression in 1929. The Eldridge Baptist Academy became a junior college in an attempt to remain open but eventually failed. Eldridge incorporated in 1972.}}{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Eldridge Added to Minor League |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/554550121 |newspaper=The Huntsville Times |location=Huntsville, Alabama |date=December 10, 1939|page=10|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}
{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Choate and Key Named on Alabama Intercollegiate Loop |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/552982990 |newspaper=The Huntsville Times |location=Huntsville, Alabama |date=January 11, 1940 |page=3|via =Newspapers.com |accessdate = December 31, 2021}}{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Marion Cadets Possibly Have An Open Date |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/414138788 |newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=October 14, 1940|page=6|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}

{{sort|North Alabama|Florence State Teachers College /
University of North Alabama}}

| Florence, Alabama

| 1830

| Lions

| 1949

| 1971

| Atlantic Sun (ASUN){{efn|group=SSC|name=D1|Currently an NCAA Division I athletic conference.}}

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=Final ACC Statistics – Standings |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/456996463 |newspaper= Alabama Journal |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=May 26, 1971|page=34|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}{{cite news|last =Mitchell| first =Alan| title=Alabama State Needs Wins As Tourney Draws Nearer |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/256473658 |newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=February 6, 1972|page=47|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}

Huntingdon College

| Montgomery, Alabama

| 1854

| Hawks

| 1960

| 1995

| C.C. South (CCS){{efn|group=SSC|name=D3}}

Jacksonville State Teachers College /
Jacksonville State College /
Jacksonville State University

| Jacksonville, Alabama

| 1883

| Gamecocks

| 1938

| 1970

| Conf. USA (C-USA){{efn|group=SSC|name=D1}}

| {{cite news|last =Smith| first =George| title=ACC future is up in air |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/115168178 |newspaper= The Anniston Star |location=Anniston, Alabama |date=February 21, 1971 |page=19|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}{{cite news|last =Thomas| first =Roy| title=ACC on Rocky Ground |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/256827440 |newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=July 12, 1971 |page=13|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}

Life College

| Marietta, Georgia

| 1974

| Running Eagles

| 1996

| 1997

| Southern States (SSAC)

{{sort|Livingston|Livingston State Teachers College /
Livingston State College}}

| Livingston, Alabama

| 1835

| Tigers

| 1938

| 1970

| Gulf South (GSC){{efn|group=SSC|name=D2}}

Marion Military Institute

| Marion, Alabama

| 1842

| Tigers

| 1938

| 1956

| Alabama (ACCC){{efn|group=SSC|name=NJCAA|Currently an NJCAA athletic conference.}}

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=Snead Joins Junior College Loop |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/571826586 |newspaper= The Albertville Herald |location=Albertville, Alabama |date=October 25, 1956 |page=2|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 2, 2022}}

Saint Bernard College /
Southern Benedictine College

| Cullman, Alabama

| 1929

| Saints

| 1938

| 1979

| N/A

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=Benedictine Drops Sports |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/455744402 |newspaper= Alabama Journal |location=Montgomery, Alabama |date=March 14, 1979 |page=50|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}

Selma University

| Selma, Alabama

| 1878

| Bulldogs

| ?

| 1997

| N/A

Snead State Junior College

| Boaz, Alabama

| 1898

| Parsons

| 1938

| 1956

| Alabama (ACCC){{efn|group=SSC|name=NJCAA}}

Southern Union Junior College

| Wadley, Alabama

| 1922

| Bison

| 1940

| 1956

| Alabama (ACCC){{efn|group=SSC|name=NJCAA}}

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=State Collegiate Conference Court Meet Goes to Troy |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/573979367 |newspaper= The Birmingham News |location=Birmingham, Alabama |date=February 10, 1941 |page=14|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Captain Murfee Is Reelected Officer Of AIA Conference |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/569940093 |newspaper= Selma Times-Journal |location=Selma, Alabama |date=December 8, 1940 |page=17|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 31, 2021}}

Spring Hill College

| Mobile, Alabama

| 1830

| Badgers

| 1942

| 1981

| Southern (SIAC){{efn|group=SSC|name=D2}}

| {{cite news|last =Blackburn| first =Doug| title=Jock in Mind & Professor in Body |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/215775414 |newspaper= The Town Talk |location= Alexandria, Louisiana |date=November 19, 1981 |page=17|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 1, 2022}}

Talladega College

| Talladega, Alabama

| 1867

| Tornadoes

| {{circa|1982}}

| 1997

| HBCU (HBCUAC)

Thomas College

| Thomasville, Georgia

| 1950

| Night Hawks

| 1996

| 1997

| Southern States (SSAC)

Troy State Teachers College /
Troy State College /
Troy State University

| Troy, Alabama

| 1887

| Trojans

| 1938

| 1972

| Sun Belt (SBC)

William Carey College

| Hattiesburg, Mississippi

| 1892

| Crusaders

| 1972

| 1981

| Southern States (SSAC)

| {{cite news|last =| first =| title=O'Keefe is pleased with roundball practice |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/277141705|newspaper=Hattiesburg American |location=Hattiesburg, Mississippi |date=October 25, 1972|page=12|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 30, 2021}}{{cite news|last =Phelps| first =Gene| title=Carey jumps out to big lead, rips outmanned SUNO |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/279103055 |newspaper=Hattiesburg American |location=Hattiesburg, Mississippi |date=November 24, 1981|page=13|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = December 30, 2021}}

| Pensacola, Florida

| 1963

| Argonauts

| 1975

| 1994

| Gulf South (GSC){{efn|group=SSC|name=D2}}

;Notes:

Champions

=Football=

1939 – Troy State{{cite news|last = | first = | title=Troy looks forward to winning sixth game of season |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/538433995|newspaper=Dothan Eagle |location=Dothan, Alabama |date=November 28, 1939|page=5|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 16, 2022}}
1940 – {{cfb link|year=1940|team=Livingston State Tigers|title=Livingston State}}{{cite news|last = | first = | title=Bud Moss Is Member Livingston State Squad |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/534823976|newspaper=The Clarke County Democrat |location=Grove Hill, Alabama |date=November 21, 1940|page=1|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 16, 2022}}
1941 – Troy State{{cite news|last =House| first =Jack | title=Harmony Is Keynote On State Commission; Guercio Reappointed |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/573972183|newspaper=The Birmingham News |location= Birmingham, Alabama |date=December 2, 1941|page=28|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 16, 2022}}
1942–1946 – None (WWII)
1947 – Jacksonville State
1948 – Jacksonville State{{cite news|last =Hutto| first =Earl| title=Red Wave Drills Hard For Game With Jacksonville In Paper Bowl |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/552233369 |newspaper=The Troy Messenger |location= Troy, Alabama |date=December 13, 1948|page=13|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 16, 2022}}
1949 – Livingston State,{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Livingston State To Meet Jacksonville In Paper Bowl |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/328750865 |newspaper=The Tampa Tribune |location= Tampa, Florida |date=December 11, 1949|page=62|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 16, 2022}} Troy State{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Mancha Greets 75 Candidates As Livingston Opens Practice |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/415154980 |newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser |location= Montgomery, Alabama |date=September 7, 1950 |page=16|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 16, 2022}}
1950 – {{cfb link|year=1950|team=Livingston State Tigers|title=Livingston State}}
1951 – {{cfb link|year=1951|team=Livingston State Tigers|title=Livingston State}}

1952 – {{cfb link|year=1952|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}
1953 – {{cfb link|year=1953|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}
1954 – {{cfb link|year=1954|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}{{cite news| title=F.S.T.C. Football Squad Is Honored |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/554603054 |newspaper=The Florence Herald |location= Florence, Alabama |date=December 2, 1954|page=2|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = March 20, 2022}}
1955 – {{cfb link|year=1955|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}
1956 – {{cfb link|year=1956|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}
1957 – {{cfb link|year=1957|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}, Jacksonville State
1958 – {{cfb link|year=1958|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}
1959 – {{cfb link|year=1959|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}, Jacksonville State
1960 – {{cfb link|year=1960|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Heavy Action Among Small Colleges Sat. |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/535449932 |newspaper= The Decatur Daily |location= Decatur, Alabama |date=November 17, 1960 |page=10|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 19, 2022}}

1961 – {{cfb link|year=1961|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}}{{cite news|last =| first =| title=FSU Footballers Feted At Supper |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/555292409 |newspaper= The Advertiser and Marion County News-Journal |location= Haleyville, Alabama |date=December 20, 1961 |page=7|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 18, 2022}}
1962 – {{cfb link|year=1962|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}},{{cite news|last =Dean| first =Lester| title=Jax Wins Conference |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/573715881 |newspaper= Collegian |location= Jacksonville, Alabama |date=December 17, 1962 |page=4|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 18, 2022}} Jacksonville State
1963 – {{cfb link|year=1963|team=Florence State Lions|title=Florence State}},{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Jax, Lions Tie For Lead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/573716798 |newspaper= Collegian |location= Jacksonville, Alabama |date=November 25, 1963 |page=4|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 18, 2022}} Jacksonville State
1964 – Jacksonville State{{cite news|last =| first =| title=Gamecocks Down the Lions 6–0 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/573719522 |newspaper= Collegian |location= Jacksonville, Alabama |date=December 14, 1965 |page=16|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 18, 2022}}
1965 – Jacksonville State
1966 – Jacksonville State{{cite news|last =Adams | first =Sam | title=National Title For Crimson Tide Highlights Alabama's Sports Year |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/459343036 |newspaper= Alabama Journal |location= Montgomery, Alabama |date=December 31, 1966 |page=16|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 18, 2022}}
1967 – Troy State{{cite news|last = | first = | title=ACC Champs Battle NW In Louisiana |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/257042199 |newspaper= Montgomery Advertiser |location= Montgomery, Alabama |date=October 28, 1967 |page=10|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 18, 2022}}
1968 – Troy State{{cite news|last = | first = | title=Top NAIA Grid Honors Go To Troy State |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/60464128 |newspaper= The Progress |location=Clearfield, Pennsylvania |date=December 31, 1968|page=6|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 18, 2022}}
1969 – Troy State{{cite news|last = | first = | title=Troy Dominates All-ACC Picks With 8 Players |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/570755878 |newspaper= Selma Times-Journal |location=Selma, Alabama |date=December 12, 1969|page=7|via =Newspapers.com|accessdate = January 18, 2022}}

References

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Category:1990s disestablishments in Georgia (U.S. state)