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To win in the modern NBA, you need two things: a transcendent superstar and a roster full of athletic playmakers that can also play good to great defense. That has typically been the blueprint for most NBA champions throughout history, and it hasn’t changed in this new era of the league. With Victor Wembanyama back […]

This Saturday’s Celebration Bowl presents an intriguing clash of styles, with South Carolina State’s explosive offense led by William Adkins IV under center and the smart, nimble defense of Prairie View A&M, starring Trevor Randle. The game is going to hinge entirely on whether Chennis Berry and South Carolina State can figure out the defensive […]

It has been less than a year since DeSean Jackson became the head coach of Delaware State, and his name is already in the running for head coaching jobs. Jackson’s name has been circulating around the open Sacramento State position departed by Brennan Marion, per CBS Sports college football insider Matt Zenitz. Jackson’s name getting […]

In a shocking move, Terance Mathis has been relieved of his duties as head coach of Morehouse College. Kyle T. Moseley of HBCU Legends reported the move via his social media account. “Morehouse College has parted ways with head football coach Terance Mathis, per sources,” Moseley posted on his social media account on Wednesday evening. […]

This Saturday, we are in store for one of the most unique Celebration Bowl matchups we’ve had in the ten-year history of the highly anticipated game. Two coaching superstars who started their head coaching journeys in the Division II football ranks, building two of the best programs in the NCAA, are now preparing to face […]

In sports, we often try to outsmart ourselves instead of simply going for the most direct outcome. Sometimes, situations are not as complex as they appear to be. I believe that Florida A&M has found itself in a situation where it can easily return its team to SWAC Championship and Celebration Bowl contention for years to come. […]

The James Colzie III era at Florida A&M is now over. The FAMU Athletics Department released a statement naming quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator Henry Burris as the acting head football coach, implying that Colzie has been dismissed as the leader of the program. FAMU President Marvin Johnson addressed the staffing move in the statement. […]

It’s not every day that you receive the opportunity to lead your alma mater, but Tory Woodbury finds himself in the perfect position to lead Winston-Salem State back to success. The Rams are among the bluebloods of HBCU football, having formerly employed HBCU legends such as Bill Hayes and Pete Richardson. They even saw success […]

The SWAC regular season came to a stunning conclusion, with Prairie View A&M pulling off an upset 23-21 victory over Jackson State University. Throughout the season, both Jackson State and Prairie View A&M were among the three best teams in the conference, with Alabama State being a close third due to its midseason loss to […]

Southern University has extended its impressive win streak against Big 12 programs following its defeat of Houston on Sunday. The Lady Jaguars secured a 70-62 victory only four days after beating previously undefeated Arizona.  Southern, once again, took control of the game, winning three of four quarters and hopping out to a 38-29 lead at […]

After a standout season, Texas Southern quarterback KJ Cooper has elected to enter the transfer portal. He announced the decision via his social media accounts over the weekend. “First, I want to thank God for guiding my steps, sustaining me through every high and low, and blessing me with opportunities I could’ve never imagined on […]

Southern University has concluded its investigation into the Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha and found no probable cause of hazing. Per WAFB, the Southern Office of Student Leadership and Engagement sent a letter to the Beta Sigma chapter president on Tuesday stating that the chapter was not in violation of the Student Code […]

In a stunning upset, Prairie View A&M is headed to the Cricket Celebration Bowl after beating Jackson State 23-21. This win gives the Panthers their first conference championship since 2009 and adds an extra chapter to a thrilling season for Tremaine Jackson. But the win wasn’t easy, as it was a tight game throughout, and […]

Florida A&M and Barber-Scotia College were among the eight teams selected to play in the inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational, founded by NBA referee Haywoode Workman. But the matchup between the two programs became shrouded in controversy, including a “forfeit” by Barber-Scotia and conflicting statements by both institutions. The Rattlers were scheduled to play Barber-Scotia in […]

Former NFL star Tory Woodbury is making his return to his alma mater to become the head football coach of Winston-Salem State University. Per reports from HBCU Gameday and Football Scoop, Woodbury is set to assume the role, departing his position as Special Teams Coordinator on Michael Vick’s Norfolk State coaching staff. Football Scoop reported […]

This year’s SWAC Championship between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M is intriguing because it breaks the predictable pattern of the past four seasons. Previously, the Celebration Bowl path was clear: Deion Sanders’ Jackson State teams, and later Willie Simmons’ Florida A&M squad, often seemed far ahead of the SWAC West finalists. This year’s Prairie […]

Southern University women’s basketball pulled off a phenomenal upset victory over the previously undefeated Arizona Wildcats, winning a hard-fought contest 63-57. The Lady Jaguars entered the game with a challenging 1-4 record, having suffered losses to highly ranked opponents, including third-ranked UCLA, but they proved they were on a mission. Both men’s and women’s SWAC […]

If anybody can relate to Chris Paul’s situation with the Clippers, it’s Carmelo Anthony. Anthony, a recently inducted Pro Basketball Hall of Famer, had a decorated career that was disrupted by several contentious trade scenarios as well as a long stint of not being signed by a team before ultimately joining the Lakers. Anthony weighed […]

North Carolina A&T has made an enormous splash in its offseason recruiting by landing a highly touted defensive recruit over offers from former national champions. The Aggies successfully secured the commitment of three-star defensive lineman Ben Boulware. Boulware is a 6-foot-5, 305-pound lineman from North Carolina who attends Oak Grove High School. His immense talent […]

As Jackson State prepares for the 2025 SWAC Championship, the program is already making major moves for the future. The Tigers made a huge splash by securing the commitment of Vigor High School quarterback Sammy Dunn. Welcome to Thee Yard Samuel Dunn 🔥#WhyNotJSU #GuardTheeYard pic.twitter.com/S76GkIZnnO — Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) December 3, 2025 Dunn, a […]

NBA referee Haywoode Workman is set to launch the inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational college basketball tournament in Orlando, Florida, from December 4th to 6th. The event will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Workman, a former basketball and football player who began his college career at Winston-Salem State before transferring to […]

Prairie View A&M Head Coach Tremaine Jackson led his team to the SWAC Championship game in his first season and is being rewarded for it. The Southwestern Athletic Conference released its postseason honors on Monday, naming Jackson the SWAC Coach of the Year. The Panthers also secured another major award victory, with running back Chase […]

NBA Champion Kyrie Irving has formalized a significant philanthropic partnership with Paul Quinn College, the only Historically Black College and University in Dallas, Texas. This isn’t your ordinary sneaker drop. 👀 @NBA legend @KyrieIrving from the @DallasMavs will outfit our basketball teams with brand new @ANTAsportswear shoes and apparel for the next three years! 🔥 […]

Albany State University is in a rare and powerful position for an HBCU in college football. They entered the NCAA Division II playoffs as the top seed in Super Region Two and are now hosting their third consecutive home playoff game against Newberry College. The Golden Rams hold a plausible shot at making and potentially […]

Following a disastrous 2-10 season, North Carolina A&T head coach Shawn Gibbs is shaking up his coaching staff. Per a report by the Greensboro News & Record, outside linebackers coach Terry Lanz,  recruiting coordinator Nate Poole, and Offensive line coach Ron Mattes. Mattes is retiring, while Poole and Lanz were let go from their respective […]

A Tuskegee University football player went viral on Thanksgiving for his antics during Alabama State’s Turkey Day Classic Halftime Show. In the video, posted to X by @ayetorious, Tuskegee University kicker Lorcan Ryans proceeded to warm up as the Marching Hornets were concluding their halftime show. He kicked the football over the band members and […]

Former NFL star Marshall Faulk was officially announced as head coach of the Jaguars on Monday afternoon. And, one thing was clear, he looks to bring winning back to the Bluff. “I look forward to putting a winning football team out there that you’re happy to support. I look forward to putting a winning football […]

Albany State University continues its quest for a Division II National Championship after defeating Benedict College for the third time this year, winning a tight 14-12 contest in the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. It is always difficult to beat the same team three times in a season, and Benedict came out […]

Entering the game at 1-10, Southern University pulled off a resounding 28-27 victory over the heavily favored Grambling State University in the Bayou Classic. The dramatic win delivered an unexpected end to a tumultuous season for the Jaguars and extended their dominance in the rivalry. The back-and-forth contest was decided in the fourth quarter when […]

Mississippi Valley State has now beaten Florida A&M two times in a row after securing a shocking 35-31 victory over the Rattlers on Saturday. The game, a rescheduled contest originally slated for early October, took place at Rice-Totten Stadium in Itta Bena, Mississippi, the home of the Delta Devils. Florida A&M had aimed for vengeance […]

The SWAC took a bold move with its media rights and, per a comprehensive report by Kyle T. Moseley of HBCU Legends, it’s paying off. Ahead of the Bayou Classic, SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland spoke about the financial outlook of the conference with the Southern University Board of Governors. Per McClelland, SWAC TV is […]

Following his mid-season firing, former Southern University head coach Terrence Graves is set to get his employee settlement from the institution. Per WAFB’s Kevin Batiste Jr., Southern University board members approved the settlement on Friday. Graves is owed $250,000 on his contract for October, November, and December.  Subsequently, Graves will be hired as a university […]

Alabama State was among the best teams in HBCU football, finishing with a 10-2 record following their 58-21 victory in the Turkey Day Classic. But, the Hornets were left out of the NCAA FCS Playoffs field. In a recent media availability following the Turkey Day Classic, obtained by WAKA, Robinson reacted to the snb as […]

Pro Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk has been hired as the next head coach of Southern University. Faulk is the fifth head coach to lead Southern University following the departure of former head coach Dawson Odoms to become the head coach of Norfolk State University in 2021. Odoms was ultimately let go following the 2024 […]

The announcement that South Carolina State Head Coach Chennis Berry was awarded the MEAC Coach of the Year honor over Delaware State’s DeSean Jackson has sparked considerable outrage among HBCU football fans. While Berry is the preeminent coach in the conference, leading his team to a second consecutive title and Celebration Bowl berth, many argue […]

For many years, success for HBCUs in the NCAA Division II playoffs was rare, with teams often faltering against their non-HBCU counterparts despite possessing clear talent. Yet, recent history, driven by playoff contenders from the SIAC and CIAA, has proven that HBCUs are ready to contend for a national championship, as seen with deep runs […]

Rapper and Grammy nominee GloRilla is set to headline the halftime show at this year’s Bayou Classic. The artist will perform in partnership with Adidas, appearing alongside Grambling State University’s world-famed Tiger Marching Band and the Orchesis Dance Company during the game, which will be broadcast nationally on NBC during an important football weekend. GloRilla, […]

No matter the fortunes of Southern or Grambling, the Bayou Classic is always a massive event. It is a tentpole event in HBCU life, serving as a cultural cornerstone that has welcomed fans around the nation into the HBCU experience since 1974. Nationally televised since 1991 on NBC-owned networks, the event’s spectacle remains phenomenal, but […]

South Carolina State University head coach Chennis Berry has been named the MEAC Coach of the Year, marking his second straight time receiving the prestigious honor. Berry’s recognition follows a season in which he successfully led the Bulldogs to another MEAC Championship and a berth in the Celebration Bowl, mirroring his debut success in 2024. […]