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Savannah State men’s basketball locked eyes with the face of adversity after head coach Horace Broadnax’s mid-season retirement. Broadnax was an HBCU mainstay for Savannah State who guided them to much success. However, the Tigers were ready for the challenge, picking up a 64-57 win over Morehouse College. Following Broadnax’s retirement announcement this past Monday, […]

The Horace Broadnax coaching era at Savannah State University has come to an end — during the middle of the Tigers season. On Monday, January 6th, Broadnax shockingly announced his coaching retirement after spending 20 years as the Tigers head coach. Assistant coach Clevan Thompson has assumed Interim head coaching duties for the remainder of […]

When Florida International University began its 2024 head coaching search, they were looking for the ultimate winner, and Willie Simmons is just that. The FIU Panthers announced their hiring of Simmons on December 7th, shortly after the end of the CFB regular season. Simmons’ hire comes as a splash move for a football program that […]

A historic season continues for Eric Phoenix and the South Carolina State Bulldogs. On Monday morning, Stats Perform and HBCU+ named South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix as their 2024 National Player of the Year — making him the first player to ever win the award. Phoenix was selected by an eight-voter panel from 10 […]

Stats Perform and HBCU+ have expanded their basketball coverage to assist OTT broadcaster Urban Edge Network (UEN) raise the profiles of HBCU basketball conferences. The partnership includes features such as live data, advanced insights, and an innovative AI-powered ‘Opta Stream.’ Opta Stream provides UEN fans with automated, in-depth, play-by-play updates, along with statistical graphics and […]

Deion Sanders has been making waves as the head coach of the Colorado Buffalos, but Morehouse head football coach Terance Mathis says Sanders “still supports HBCU football.” Mathis recently discussed on the BTM Podcast how Deion Sanders helps him as a coach. “He passed the torch, we talk every so often and he [Sanders] guides me… […]

Opposing defenses cannot go a single snap without identifying where Brock Bowers is aligned in the Raiders offense. Just 12 weeks into the 2024 NFL season, Raiders rookie Brock Bowers has already carved out a place in Raider glory, joining NFL Hall of Famer and HBCU icon Jerry Rice in the record books. Despite a […]

Clark Atlanta men’s basketball opened their 2024-25 season with a 61-51 victory over West Florida University on Friday. The matchup opened the GSC/SIAC crossover and began the Panther’s SIAC Championship defense. Senior forward Shemani Fuller led Clark Atlanta in scoring and rebounding, tallying 15 points and 12 rebounds. Defensively, Kharye Cayne was a nightmare for […]

South Carolina State escaped #21 North Carolina Central’s comeback efforts en route to securing a major 24-21 conference victory. The Bulldogs win grants them sole possession of first place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Additionally, the Bulldogs have won five straight games in their first year of the Chennis Berry era. Going into the game, […]

The Southern University Jaguars defended their home turf with a hard-fought 24-14 victory over Alcorn State this past Saturday. The Jaguars victory moves them to 4-3 and the Braves to 4-4. With the game being knotted up at 14 in the fourth quarter, back to back scores from kicker Joshua Griffin and running back Kendrick […]

#25 Jackson State defeated #18 Florida A&M in a major HBCU football upset. Jackson State’s stunning upset comes as revenge following a 10-28 loss to the Rattlers in 2023. The Jackson State Tigers are now winners of three straight football games, moving them to 5-2 on the year. Despite the final result, both the Rattlers […]

Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels shared a heartfelt moment with franchise legend Doug Williams following the Commanders’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals in week four. The encounter symbolized Williams passing the torch to Daniels. Doug Williams is first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl and claim the game’s MVP award. His legendary college career […]

Former HBCU hoop star Joirdan Karl Nicholas signed with the Atlanta Hawks last week. The Texas Southern Star looks to continue his NBA career after spending his rookie season with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. Nicholas joined the South Bay Lakers after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. Nicholas served […]

Shedeur Sanders discussed how he stays focused throughout the season in a recent postgame conference following Colorado’s dominant 48-21 victory over UCF. In a recent X video posted by SkoBuffsGoBuffs, Sanders stated that despite his growing popularity, he stays focused by remembering that he “was just a HBCU kid that couldn’t do it on a […]

Stephen A. Smith shared an extremely heartfelt moment with Howard University student Harmony Bailey during Friday’s episode of First Take. Bailey, a junior broadcast journalism major, interviewed Stephen A. Smith as a child in 2010. Now, the moment has come full circle for Harmony Bailey and Stephen A. Smith. Smith stood amazed by the moment […]

Despite being the starting kicker for Colorado Football, Alejandro Mata still holds the HBCU experience in his heart. A former Jackson State kicker who’s played for Deion Sanders since 2022, Mata understands that his time at Jackson State was special. From Homecoming, to band culture, to Greek life, HBCUs have an extremely unique and contagious […]

The Atlanta Dream have signed former Savannah State University star point guard Ezinne Kalu to a seven-day hardship contract. The organization announced the roster move this past Wednesday as they prepare for their WNBA playoff run. Kalu also appeared in the Dream’s win over the New York Liberty on Thursday. The 5’8 scoring machine aims […]

Jerry Rice carved out a truly iconic HBCU underdog story at Mississippi Valley State. While Rice is now a holder of multiple NFL records, an NFL Hall of Famer, and considered as the greatest wide receiver of all time, everything began in Crawford, Mississippi. Born to Eddie and Joe Rice, Jerry Rice was the sixth […]

Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO has announced a new partnership with Procter & Gamble for the 2024 college football season. As the presenting sponsor, Procter & Gamble will support new programming and activations airing on HBCU GO this fall. Significantly, HBCU GO is AMG’s free-streaming digital platform and the leading media provider for the nation’s […]

Shannon Sharpe, one of the most iconic current media figures, worked extremely hard to be where he is today. The Hall of Fame tight end paved a successful career both on and off of the field by doing the work that most will not do. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Sharpe grew up in Glenville, Georgia […]

From the classrooms of Winston-Salem State University to starring on national television, Stephen A. Smith has one of the most iconic rises in sports media. Today, Smith is the star of ESPN’s First Take, and makes appearances on other EPSN programs such as Get Up, NBA Countdown, & SportsCenter. Smith also hosts his own podcast, […]

Christopher Taylor will mark history this weekend as the first white drum major for HBCU Savannah State University’s marching band. The Tiger’s marching band will take the field at halftime this Saturday against Central State University. Before Taylor, all Savannah State HBCU drum majors were African-American. “I am just very honored to be a part […]

Southern University earned their first win in the Terrance Graves era with a 42-10 victory over Savannah State University in Saturday night’s home opener. The win moves the Southern Jaguars to 1-1 following last week’s lost vs. McNeese State University. The Savannah State Tigers are now 0-1. Early on, the Jaguars and Tigers engaged in […]

Southern University hosts Savannah State University in a weekend football matchup this Saturday at 7 p.m. The Southern Jaguars aim to avenge their 21-7 week one loss vs. McNeese State University. On the other hand, Savannah State aims to secure a victory in their first game of the 2024 season. The Jaguars showcased a solid […]

Former LSU running back Tre Bradford has transferred to Grambling State University, joining Mickey Joseph for the upcoming season per Ruston Leader Sports Editor Matt Belinson. On August 27th, Belinson tweeted that Grambling State added Bradford to the roster ahead of their season opener vs. Louisiana Lafayette this Saturday. Bradford, a former four-star prospect, played […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have released Former HBCU Standout Anim Dankwah. This move came during the NFL’s mandatory cutdown day which requires all 32 teams to cut their rosters from 90 to 53. The Eagles signed the former Howard University star as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft. Despite the roster move, the […]

HBCU Twins Darnell and Darren Stephens will face one another in a highly-anticipated football matchup between Fort Valley State and Clark Atlanta on Saturday at Wildcat Stadium. The matchup kicks off the twins’ final season as SIAC rivals. The Stephens brothers were inseparable as kids, until they chose different institutions to advance their football careers. […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Norfolk State Spartans 24-23 in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in front of a packed Center Parc Stadium crowd on Saturday night. The Rattlers won the game in nail-biting fashion, storming back from a 14-point deficit. The Rattlers found themselves in an early 0-14 deficit due to an explosive Spartans […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers football team aims for continued success in the post-Willie Simmons era. Simmons led the rattlers to a Celebration Bowl victory in 2023 with a 30-26 victory over the Howard Bison. After the Rattlers stellar season, Simmons accepted an offer to become the running backs coach at Duke University under Duke’s new […]

Norfolk State looks to defy the odds in the Week 0 MEAC/SWAC Challenge as they face the Florida A&M Rattlers. All eyes will be on the Spartans on August 24th as they kick off at 7:30 p.m. EST in a national primetime slot. The Spartans are beginning their fourth year under Head Coach Dawson Odums. […]

HBCU alum Ian Wheeler placed his talent on full display in his Chicago Bears debut with a pair of rushing touchdowns in the Bears 33-6 win over the Buffalo Bills. The former Howard University standout played a pivotal role as the Bears closed out the Bills in the fourth quarter. Wheeler accompanied his two touchdowns […]

Former Jackson State star DB Isaiah Bolden is nearing a comeback for the New England Patriots after a season-ending injury in 2023. In a preseason game vs. the Green Bay Packers, Bolden collided with teammate Calvin Munson while attempting to tackle Green Bay’s Malik Heath. The collision resulted in medical officials carting Bolden off the […]

Former HBCU Stars Jarveon Howard and Emanuel Wilson played a major role in the Green Bay Packers preseason win vs. the Washington Commanders. Wilson led the team in rushing with 13 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown, while Howard was second on the team with 8 carries for 44 yards. Wilson showcased an elite […]

HBCU Star receiver Shaquan Davis re-signed with his first NFL team, the New Orleans Saints. On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints announced Davis’ signing in their list of transactions. The South Carolina State standout returns to the Saints after a stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles waived Davis on Aug. 7. The Saints’ efforts […]

Super Bowl Winning HBCU alum Quinton Bell debuted for the Miami Dolphins this past Friday. Bell played a role in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl run in 2020, and has continued to prove his worth as an athletic and versatile defender. Now in Miami, Bell prepares to have a great year coming off the […]

Former Jackson State defensive standout James Houston IV aims to return to terrorizing quarterbacks for the Detroit Lions. A season-ending injury resulted in James Houston playing 3 games in 2023. Houston would not be able to showcase his pash-rushing prowess last season after suffering a fractured ankle on September 17, 2023, in a week two matchup vs […]

Former South Carolina State football standout and Los Angeles Rams DB Cobie Durant plans to build on a strong sophomore campaign in 2023. Durant tallied 39 total tackles with 6 pass deflections and a blocked-kick on special teams last season. He emerged as a promising member of a young  Rams secondary and aims to keep […]

The Cincinnati Bengals signed former HBCU defensive star Joshua Pryor on August 7th. The 6’4, 280-pound defensive lineman is a second-year player out of Bowie State who spent his rookie season with the Washington Commanders after wrecking CIAA backfields for Bowie State. This signing gives the Bengals some necessary defensive line depth and allows the […]

Stats Perform and Urban Edge Network (UEN) have created a new HBCU + FCS National Player of the Year award. In addition, the two groups recently released A 20-player watchlist for the highly anticipated award. While 129 FCS schools compete in Division I college football, some of the best athletes from HBCUs have gone unrecognized. […]