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Virginia Union secured a 30-20 victory over rival Virginia State on Saturday. The win secures the CIAA North division for the Panthers and sets them up for a CIAA Championship showdown with the reigning champion Fayetteville State Broncos. Right from the start, Virginia Union showcased their offensive prowess, marching down the field on their first […]

Florida A&M came out on top in an exciting offensive matchup against Alabama A&M, clinching a 42-28 victory. This big win solidified Florida A&M’s spot as the SWAC East champions. setting the stage for the final weeks of the season and ensuring that the championship game will take place on their campus. Coming back to […]

Leilani Armenta has been one of the most talked about players in HBCU football this year. The soccer star turned Tiger placekicker made history last week against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff when she became the first woman in Division I football to score a point. Today, her story was featured on ESPN […]

Wiley College has officially earned University status and will now be referred to as Wiley University. The school celebrated the momentous achievement during this week’s homecoming festivities and was announced at the Returning to Our Roots” event that was held on Friday. The name “Wiley University” isn’t new, as it was the original name of […]

Following a successful homecoming week that ended in a 45-7 rout over Prairie View A&M University, Florida A&M has announced the date for their 2024 homecoming festivities as well as their homecoming opponent. Per the institution’s social media, the date for FAMU’s homecoming is November 2, 2024. They’ll be matching up against the Texas Southern […]

After police launched an investigation into the Colorado football players’ jewelry getting stolen at the Rose Bowl during the team’s matchup against UCLA, several items have been returned and suspects have emerged. Per a report by The Athletic, the police received several calls to their tip line have led to important leads in the investigation, […]

Deacon Jones, an alumnus of South Carolina State and Mississippi Valley State, is renowned for his formidable defense. Standing at an impressive 6’4″ and weighing 272 pounds, Jones was not only a skilled pass rusher, but also possessed the agility to match the running backs he faced. His exceptional abilities caught the attention of the […]

In an exciting matchup this weekend, Tennessee State will take on Charleston Southern, led by former Albany State head coach Gabe Giardina. Tennessee State is looking to maintain its momentum from last week’s dominant performance against Lindenwood, in which their 43-20 victory helped them secure their first winning season since 2017. Eddie George has done […]

It’s a widely held belief by HBCU alumni that football players for black college programs are the best in the FCS. Now, there’s data to prove it per a report by Pro Football Focus. The report conducted an in-depth analysis of the performance of FCS football stars, evaluating players based on their on-field play rather […]

As ESPN First Take is set to do back-to-back live shows at Savannah State University and Winston-Salem State University, Brandy Tate is set to lead the charge. Tate is the director of First Take and a Tennessee State University alumna who’s been with ESPN for years as a director. Tate spoke about the significance of […]

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have launched their 2024 reelection campaign with full force, intensifying their outreach to HBCUs. On Friday, the Biden-Harris campaign unveiled a new ad titled “Possibilities,” which highlights the administration’s commitment to HBCUs through the allocation of billions in federal funding. The ad was first seen exclusively on The Grio. This […]

Tuskegee University’s Ninth President, Charlotte P. Morris, is set to retire next spring, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Morris has served in various capacities at Tuskegee in her 40 years at the institution. She was appointed as the 9th president of the university on August 1, 2021. To prepare for the transition, the […]

Bethune-Cookman University claimed their first conference victory of the season, defeating Mississippi Valley State 20-7. The Wildcats wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard, scoring in the opening quarter after Tink Boyd caught a 41-yard pass from quarterback Mar’Kai Shaw following a fourth-down stop. With 7:27 left in the first quarter, BCU took an […]

Defensive lineman Terrell Allen is on pace to make Tennessee State history, per a report by The Tennesseean. Allen has had an amazing season at the helm of Tennessee State’s tenacious pass defense, totaling 13.5 total sacks entering Week 10. He currently ranks third on Tennessee State’s all-time list for most sacks in a single […]

LeBron James once again showed love to Florida A&M by rocking Orange & Green-inspired LeBron 7’s during the Lakers’ victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The King in the FAMU LeBron 7’s tonight! 👑🐍#FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Lsbj1XVlTv — Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 31, 2023 This display of […]

North Carolina A&T has officially announced the date of their highly anticipated homecoming game in 2024. Known as the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth,” this extraordinary event will captivate attendees on October 19th, 2024. The institution revealed the exciting news across its multiple social media platforms, creating a buzz among eager Aggies and the wider community. […]

During Jason Weaver’s “From Dream to Screen” entertainment masterclass that started on October 28th and concluded on November 1st, South Carolina State students were able to hear from veteran actor Orlando Jones on Wednesday. The pairing of Jones and Weaver in the masterclass is significant, as both starred in the 2002 HBCU classic “Drumline” opposite […]

Under the direction of Chennis Berry & Teddy Keaton, Benedict College & Allen Univeristy have become kings in the SIAC football landscape. For years, the SIAC has been largely dominated by three powers: Tuskegee University, Albany State University, and Fort Valley State University. The three programs have been led at one time or another by […]

South Carolina State University has recently been awarded a generous grant of $200,000 from Aflac as part of its CareGrant program, per a report by the Post & Courier. This program aims to assist individuals burdened with medical debt and support organizations that strive to improve medical outcomes. The grant, which was received on October […]

In a shocking move, South Carolina State interim athletic director Keshia Campbell announced her resignation from the position before this week’s homecoming week according to a report by local affiliate WIS-TV. HBCU Gameday reports that Buddy Pough, current Bulldogs head coach who announced his retirement before the start of the season, will take over as […]

In honor of National Scholarship Month, Sallie Mae has awarded the latest recipients of the “Bridging the Dream Scholarship” per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The scholarship was created in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and has been awarded for three years. Twenty of the recipients are incoming freshmen who have enrolled […]

Tennessee State University has recently announced the launch of a new strategic plan for its athletics program, known as “Tigers Forward.” The plan, as outlined in a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse, aims to redefine TSU Athletics within the realm of college sports by setting ambitious goals and implementing intentional strategies. Aligned with the institution’s […]

In a recent interview on Dr. Jim Johnson’s “A Word … With Jason Johnson” Jim Trotter recalled a tense text message conversation with Stephen A. Smith following Smith’s interview with Rodger Goodell on First Take. Smith asked Goodell about Trotter’s lawsuit without reaching out to Trotter to get the full story, which upset Trotter greatly. […]

The Week 9 HBCU football games broadcasted on ESPNU were the least watched college football contests of the week, per SportsMediaWatch. The Thursday Night primetime game between North Carolina Central and South Carolina State drew 25,000 viewers and Florida A&M’s homecoming game against Prairie View A&M drew 28,000 viewers. The low number of viewers for […]

Basketball season is right around the corner and the MEAC recently unveiled its preseason awards during MEAC Basketball Media Day in October. Howard University and Norfolk State University were well represented in the honors. Howard University players Shy Odom and Destiny Howell were named the male and female preseason players of the year respectively. Both […]

Wake Tech and Elizabeth City State University have recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement to form a partnership in the field of aviation and drones, per a statement by Elizabeth City State. The collaboration aims to develop unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) programming for operating and servicing drone equipment, with a particular focus on providing hands-on experience […]

Amerant Bank has announced a multi-year partnership with the Florida Beach Bowl as the game’s official sponsor, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The inaugural Florida Beach Bowl is set to showcase teams from the SIAC and CIAA, as they compete for athletic conference dominance. This announcement follows Amerant’s plans to establish a Broward […]

After calls from several people, including HBCU alumni, to speak out about several Colorado player’s jewelry being stolen Deion Sanders spoke about the incident at the start of his Tuesday weekly press conferences. “Our kids got robbed during the game last week. I think that’s a travesty. I would expect the NCAA to do something […]

The SIAC football season concludes this weekend and the championship picture has become more clear. Four SIAC teams are contending for the championship: undefeated Benedict College (9-0, 7-0 SIAC), Tuskegee University (7-2, 6-1 SIAC), Fort Valley State University (7-2, 6-1 SIAC) and Albany State University (5-4, 5-2 SIAC). Benedict College has secured its place in […]

The late season matchup between Alcorn & Texas Southern, which was originally scheduled for November 11th in Shell Energy Stadium, has been moved to November 12 at 2 PM EST, per a statement by Texas Southern. The change is due to the Major League Soccer playoffs where the Houston Dynamo will be hosting a home […]

Tuskegee staged a comeback in the final quarter to overcome a 3-0 deficit and defeat Clark Atlanta with a score of 14-3. This victory marked their fifth come-from-behind win of the season. The Golden Tigers faced numerous challenging battles throughout the season, including close encounters with Fort Valley State, Lane, Central State, Edward Waters, and […]

Morgan State orchestrated a remarkable comeback, overcoming an 18-point deficit to secure a 32-28 victory over Norfolk State. The game started with Morgan State’s Beckett Leary missing a 46-yard field goal, but he quickly redeemed himself with a successful 31-yard kick, putting the first points on the board. Norfolk State responded swiftly, with Kuhns connecting […]

Howard University secured another clutch victory against Delaware State, winning 17-10 and extending their undefeated streak in the MEAC. The Bison’s next formidable challenge awaits them on November 11th against North Carolina Central. Notably, this game marked Delaware State head coach Lee Hull’s first encounter with Howard University, having previously served as their offensive coordinator […]

Jackson State University dominated the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 40-14 to secure T.C. Taylor’s first winning season. The game also saw Tigers placekicker Leilani Armenta make history by scoring the first woman to score a point in Division I HBCU football history. T.C. Taylor, after being upset at his team’s performance last week […]

In the latest vlog-style video from Deion Sanders Jr., it appeared that a few Colorado Buffaloes football players had their jewelry stolen from the Rose Bowl bowl locker room following their 28-16 loss to the UCLA Bruins. Sanders Jr. posted about the incident in promotion of his latest video on the Well Off Media YouTube. […]

Ken Griffey Jr. son and Florida A&M defensive back Tevin Griffey had an amazing night during homecoming in front of a national TV audience. Griffey nabbed a pick-six that he returned for 10-yards to make the score 46-7 with 1:35 left in the game. The Rattler homecoming crowd went wild and his dad was on […]

Fayetteville State won against Shaw University with a score of 21-14. The game-winning moment happened when quarterback Joe Owens threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Nigel Fitzgerald with only 20 seconds left on the clock. Fitzgerald, who finished the game with four catches for 91 yards, spoke about the game-winning touchdown postgame per a quote […]

Florida A&M alumnus and Birmingham native Roy Wood Jr. had a hilarious response to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s advisory rules for the Magic City Classic. The classic, the most attended HBCU game of the year, is a cultural touchpoint in the Birmingham area. Fans from around the nation come down to partake in the festivities. Woodfin, […]

Eddie George and Tennessee State dominated Lindenwood from the start to the finish of the Saturday afternoon contest, securing the team’s first winning season since 2017. The Tigers were clicking on all cylinders, completely taking over the game at all three phases. The Tigers deployed a two-quarterback system that yielded 298 total passing yards on […]