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After leading South Carolina State to the Celebration Bowl, William “Billy” Adkins IV has announced his entry into the transfer portal. Adkins made a post on social media about the move, stating that he entered on January 16th as he awaits an eligibility extension. “I entered my name into the transfer portal on Jan. 16th. […]

Tennessee State head coach Reggie Barlow has made another important shakeup to his coaching staff. After hiring Matt Leone from North Carolina Central to serve as offensive coordinator, Barlow has promoted Cedric Thornton to defensive coordinator for the Tigers. View this post on Instagram Thornton previously joined the team last season during Barlow’s first year […]

Tory Woodbury is officially in place as the Winston-Salem State head football coach, and he’s officially revealed his inaugural head coaching staff. “These hires represent our commitment to excellence, player development, and building a winning culture,” Woodbury said in a statement obtained by the Greenboro News & Record. “Each coach brings valuable experience and passion […]

As National Signing Day inches closer, Michael Vick has landed a former North Carolina wide receiver. From Mack Brown’s tenure at North Carolina, Vick has landed former Tar Heel Paul Billups II from the transfer portal, adding another high-level wide receiver talent to the Norfolk State roster. This move comes after Norfolk State landed former […]

As Dr. Kevin E. James reassumes his position as president at Morris Brown College, accusations of harassment and abuse have surfaced. WSB-TV’s Channel 2 Action News reported that it had obtained several documents detailing allegations of abuse, threats, and sexual harassment by James during his tenure. The grievances were reportedly filed by four university staff […]

The trade deadline is only weeks away, and the Lakers find themselves in a similar predicament as last season. They’re right in playoff contention but still far away from actually being one of the few teams that have the opportunity to compete for a title. The NBA has changed drastically. Gone are the days of […]

Fort Valley State University president Dr. Paul Jones has announced his retirement from the institution after 10 years. He informed the campus community in a letter, indicating that he will depart Fort Valley State in June 2026. “Taken together and viewed alongside more than 24 years of service within the University System of Georgia and […]

After being dismissed last week, Dr. Kevin E. James has been reinstated as Morris Brown College’s president. James announced his reinstatement to the position on his social media account on Tuesday afternoon. View this post on Instagram James had shockingly announced his departure from the institution on January 12, indicating in a letter to the […]

It’s often said that stars are made in the postseason, and the statement couldn’t be truer about Rams defensive back Cobie Durant. Durant was already a promising young star, transitioning from a Celebration Bowl-winning season at South Carolina State in 2021 to become one of only four HBCU players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft. […]

DeSean Jackson and Delaware State are making their presence felt in the recruiting scene once again, landing a major commitment flip to bolster their offense. Louisville running back Shaun Boykins Jr. originally committed to Montana but announced on January 18th that he was instead committing to Delaware State. LETS DO IT ! #LEGENDARY pic.twitter.com/SVn8eaz3Z2 — […]

Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Lady Gamecocks made a trip up to Maryland to play Coppin State. Although the game was uncompetitive, South Carolina cruised to an easy victory. But the game meant more than just a box score. “I remember when I was at Temple, we couldn’t get very many high-level Division I […]

This week, an ongoing conversation regarding the expansion of the College Football Playoffs has reached its culmination. In 202,4 the playoff field expanded from four to 12, giving more teams the opportunity to compete for a national championship. But there are many major conversations about whether the play should expand further. Heading into January 23rd, […]

After a phenomenal season that saw Prairie View A&M make its first Celebration Bowl, Cam Peters has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Peters announced his decision on his social media accounts, saying: “First and foremost, I give all thanks and glory to God for blessing me with the talent, health, strength, and perseverance to […]

Following Teddy Keaton’s departure from the program, Clark Atlanta taps an HBCU vet to lead the Panthers football team. On Friday, Clark Atlanta named Terry Sims as the next head football coach. Sims is well known for his tenure as the head coach of Bethune-Cookman University. Clark Atlanta Athletic Director Dr. Jerel Drew spoke about […]

Coming into this season of The Traitors, Tiffany Mitchell was seen as one of the favorites to travel far in this season and also become one of the Traitors. Mitchell, a Clark Atlanta alumna, was legendary for her strategy that launched “The Cookout’ to success in the 23rd season of Big Brother in 2021. Although The Traitors is […]

Stephen A. Smith has been involved in a series of media feuds over the past few months. From U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett to journalists Don Lemon and Joy Ann Reid, Smith has found himself at odds with many over his political opinions. But in a recent edition of his show, where he spoke about his […]

Despite the struggles of last season, Michael Vick and Norfolk State arguably had the best wide receiver tandem in HBCU football. J.J. Evans and Dre’Sean Kendrick were talented and explosive when given the opportunity to make plays. Now, Vick is looking to add to his wide receiving room as he picks up CIAA champion Brevan […]

The Black College Football Hall of Fame has unveiled its new class of inductees, which includes several notable names. Among the faces of this class are Alabama State head football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. and NFL Network host Steve Wyche. Per a release by the organization, the full list of honorees includes: Jimmy Smith (Jackson […]

Former NFL star Donald Driver is making a huge investment in his HBCU. On January 20th, Alcorn State is set to launch a partnership with Driver’s company, Driven Elite. The partnership is set to launch as a part of Driven Elite’s “New Year, New Kickoff” campaign on January 20th. The partnership is largely focused on […]

Twenty-four former college basketball players involved in a point-shaving scheme have been indicted by the FBI, per a report by ESPN. The case has an HBCU connection: among the 29 games and 17 programs affected by the scheme, North Carolina A&T, Mississippi Valley State, Delaware State, Alabama State, and Texas Southern were involved. HBCU basketball […]

Michael Vick’s new docuseries chronicling his first year at Norfolk State has a premiere date. The Coach Vick Experience is set to debut on BET on February 4th at 10 PM EST/9 PM CST on BET’s cable channel. The premiere coincides with Super Bowl LX, which kicks off on Sunday, February 8th. The new docuseries is set […]

Marshall Faulk is a Hall-of-Fame running back, and he’s building one of the strongest RB rooms in HBCU football this offseason. Faulk was able to get former LSU running back Trey Holly to return to the team, and now he’s found another former SEC star to add even more depth to the Southern University rushing […]

Florida A&M protected its home court, beating Grambling 91-84 in a high-scoring affair. The game was Patrick Crarey III’s first time returning to Tallahassee since coaching the Rattlers last season. And, per Crarey, he thinks his emotions got the best of him as he prepared his team to win this season-defining game. “The moment I […]

Jackson State and Tennessee State are set to renew their historic rivalry in 2026. Both institutions announced that they will face off once again in the John Merritt Classic. This will be the first time that the two institutions have faced off since the 2022 Southern Heritage Classic, when the coaches in the matchup were […]

Howard University alumna and rapper Lady London recently appeared on Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast and it was an interesting experience. ​ An exchange between the two in which Cam Newton described his style as eclectic, but not knowing how to pronounce or spell the word has gone viral, particularly for Lady London’s sheer amusement […]

An HBCU basketball player was tragically killed in a shooting on a Nashville, Tennessee Highway. According to a report by WBBJ, Fisk University student-athlete Andre Bell was traveling with two friends in a white Nissan Sentra. A dark Sedan pulled beside them in the left lane, and gunfire started. Bell was struck in the head […]

After leading Morris Brown College for the past seven years, Dr. Kevin E. James has reportedly been fired by the institution. The news, delivered by James via his social media accounts, came as a shock and spread quickly through the online HBCU community. James’s statement is below: Greetings Morris Brown College Family, Today, the Morris […]

It’s not often that an early-season in-conference matchup draws the intrigue of the Florida A&M and Grambling State game. But the nature of what occurred last offseason certainly added a spotlight to the matchup. This Monday, Patrick Crarey III returned to Florida A&M—the team he led last season on a one-year contract before departing in […]

The Golden Globes were last night, and among the celebrities and dignitaries in attendance was former Love Island star-turned-successful influencer Olandria Carthen. Pictures of her outfit on the red carpet made the rounds, and a fervent but reductive conversation began about why she was at the annual event. Carthen has been on a remarkable run since leaving […]

Lane Kiffin and LSU are looking heavily at HBCU football to get win-now players that can hopefully launch the Tigers into contention immediately. Along with former Southern University defensive back Treylan James, LSU has added former North Carolina Central offensive lineman Ja’Quan Sprinkle. Sprinkle entered the transfer portal on December 1st and fielded offers from […]

Lane Kiffin is adding a former HBCU player to his inaugural roster with LSU. The Tigers have secured a commitment from Treylan James, who most recently played for Southern University. James announced his commitment to LSU on his Twitter account on Friday. He posted a picture of himself on LSU’s football field, with the caption […]

The Quinn Gray era is underway at Florida A&M as the Rattler alumnus was introduced as head coach of the team on Friday afternoon. Gray’s return to the institution is notable due to his role as the signal caller of the widely successful “Gulf Coast Offense” under legendary head coach Billy Joe. He also served […]

The mother of Caleb Wilson is expressing frustration at Southern University. Following the last meeting of the task force named after her son, who passed away last year following an Omega Psi Phi hazing ritual, Urania Wilson asked if the Beta Sigma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, would be welcome back on campus […]

The Atlanta Hawks fan base is in a collective sports mourning as we witnessed one yesterday evening: Trae Young was traded from the team to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young has been the engine of the Hawks organization ever since he was drafted in 2018, leading the franchise to the […]

Following a viral video of his assault of a Clark Atlanta University student in November, Matthew Gonzales Forestine has been banned from the campus of Morehouse College. Per a report by Capital B News, Gonzales Forestine is relegated to completing his required coursework online and is not allowed on campus for any reason. The news […]

The Georgia Gubernatorial Primary is set to heat up as 2026 kicks off, and a huge question is whether Spelman alumna and two-time Democratic nominee for Governor Stacey Abrams will run again. Well, per the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, she’s made her decision and decided not to run.​ She elaborated in a quote obtained by the Atlanta-Journal […]

Trey Holly was one of Southern University’s brightest stars last season, and he’s staying to be coached by Hall-of-Fame running back Marshall Faulk. Holly indicated that he was staying with the Jaguars in a post on his X account on Wednesday. “Dont like how last year went, SU let’s run it back,” he said on […]

It appeared that Zeon Chriss was headed to Southern University to be Marshall Faulk’s QB1. But, per a report by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer, Chriss is now set to go to Tulane. Houston QB Zeon Chriss is now expected to transfer to Tulane, sources tell @mzenitz and I for @CBSSports. https://t.co/bbiVlk0P3X https://t.co/vMUOq1UQ4Z […]

It’s not often in the new era of college football that a player enters the transfer portal and decides to stay with their previous institution. But, Jackson State defensive back Kam Sallis decided to show his love for his HBCU and elected to return to the program in the hopes of competing for another SWAC […]