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After finishing with their first positive record since 2017, Eddie George’s 6-5 Tennessee State Tigers signed quite a haul of new players. As is typical of the current college landscape, the Tigers went after both high school seniors and athletes in the transfer portal. Tennessee State has steadily improved under Eddie George, but there is […]

New conflicting reports have now put the Texas Southern hiring of Fred McNair in jeopardy. As of now, McNair has not been officially hired by the university. The problem seemingly boils down to an issue with the Texas Southern Board of Regents. The Board apparently had a special meeting on Dec. 15 to discuss the […]

After a couple weeks of consideration, former standout receiver for the Alabama State Hornets Kisean Johnson announced his decision to transfer to Vanderbilt. The HBCU All-American recently posted the news on his ‘X’ page. “Alotta Yall probably saying ‘he trippin”. but I look at it as a grand opportunity to show yall why I’m really […]

The Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team falls further away from .500 after a disappointing 75-65 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons. The Pirates are now tied with Northeastern for the second-worst record in the CAA before conference play begins in 2024. Much like their last game against the #20 James Madison Dukes, Hampton started out […]

Fred McNair, the long time head football coach for the Alcorn State Braves, is reportedly accepting the Texas Southern job, according to HBCU Sports. McNair had come to the end of his deal with Alcorn State and was immediately interested in coaching the Tigers. Conversely, Texas Southern let Clarence McKinney go following a disappointing season […]

The Hampton Pirates gave a slight scare to the #20 James Madison Dukes in the first half, but they couldn’t close the deal. They wanted to continue their positive momentum following a 100-53 thrashing of Mary Baldwin. Initially, it looked like Hampton could pull off a historic upset. The Pirates wanted to make history as […]

Mickey Joseph, the new head football coach for the Grambling State Tigers, emphasized instilling fear at his opening press conference. “It’s great to be back,” he said at the start of his speech. “I’m deeply invested in the opportunity to lead the Grambling program back to dominance. We’re going to restore the order. They need […]

The NBA reflects elite talent from all walks of life, especially in recent years. The league drafts players from college, the G-League, overseas, and has a significant population of undrafted players. Unfortunately in recent years, the population of players from HBCUs has dropped significantly. Robert Covington, who attended  Tennessee State University, is the only HBCU […]

The Hampton Lady Pirates fall short again in a 46-40 loss to the George Washington Revolutionaries. The Lady Pirates are still searching for their first win of the season after dropping their first eight games. In fairness, they’ve played six of those games on the road, and they may secure some more wins as conference […]

Following much speculation, the Grambling State Tigers finally fill their head coaching position with former Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph. Source: Grambling is set to hire Mickey Joseph as its next coach. He most recently coached at Nebraska and served as Huskers’ interim head coach for part of 2022. Football Scoop first reported Grambling […]

This coming Saturday, Dec. 16, the Florida A&M Rattlers will take on the Howard Bison in the Cricket Celebration Bowl. The Celebration Bowl, which began in 2015, pits the champions from the MEAC and SWAC against each other, with the winner being recognized as the champion of HBCU football. Last season, North Carolina Central won […]

The United States Department of Education recently approved a grant of $93 million for minority-serving institutions, including five HBCUs. About $25 million of the overall fund has been set aside specifically for HBCUs. Hampton University, Southern University, Texas Southern University, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Tennessee State University are the HBCU recipients of […]

Prominent NFL receiving legend Chad Johnson joined the HBCU Esports Discover Bowl as a brand ambassador. The Bowl is the culmination of the HBCU Esports League, which begins Sunday, Dec. 17. “I’m excited to be working with the HBCU Esports League and help them grow to new heights in their fourth season,” Johnson said. Gaming […]

Southern University decided to fill their head football vacancy internally as they are reportedly elevating Terrence Graves to the position. BREAKING: Southern announces Terrence Graves will be the 21st head coach in program history. Graves led the Jaguars to a 27-22 victory in the Bayou Classic as an interim, now he gets his shot at […]

South Carolina State officially announced Chennis Berry as their new head football coach with an introductory press conference.  “This is an amazing day. It just brings me joy, I’m humbled just to be here today,” he said. Berry is taking over for legendary former coach Buddy Pough, who retired at the end of the season. […]

Organizers of the popular HBCU “Orange Crush” party are in discussion with local officials to tweak the event for 2024. Earlier this year, the celebration attracted over 50,000 people to Tybee Island, a small plot of coastal land near Savannah, Georgia. Due to external pressures, the organizers are expected to pitch a more family-friendly version […]

The Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions women stunned the previously 8-2 Arkansas Razorbacks with a 74-70 comeback victory. The trend of HBCU teams defeating Power 5 schools continues as the Golden Lions defeated Arkansas in the Razorbacks’ own gym. “We made history,” exclaimed Golden Lion head coach Dawn Thornton following the win. Though Thornton and UAPB […]

Senior Hampton guard Tristan Maxwell seems to have already established himself at his new Home By the Sea. Maxwell, the son of two-time NBA champion Vernon Maxwell, has impressed head coach Buck Joyner and the Pirate fans in just eight games. “We thought we were getting a shooter, just a person who could have the […]

Norfolk State star guard Jamarii Thomas responds to an internet troll following an altercation with Illinois State fans who called him a racial slur. Thomas quote-tweeted a troll response in the comment section of his mother’s post. “This how PWI fans really feel bout they African American players,” Thomas wrote. This how PWI fans really […]

Two houses that were owned by Grambling State University’s founder Charles P. Adams are in jeopardy of being torn down, per a report by Kyndall Jones of local affiliate KNOE. Adam’s niece Margaret Hendricks-Sanders and her daughter Tessie Sanders are fighting to keep the houses intact. The property has been owned by Adams and his […]

After initially entering the transfer portal, Jackson State standout receiver Seven McGee announced his decision to return to the school for his senior year. “After a great talk with Coach Taylor I’ll be staying and finishing my senior year at Jackson state go tigers!” McGee wrote on his announcement on ‘X’. After a great talk […]

A series of transfer portal announcements have rocked the North Carolina Central Eagles’ future roster. Offensive lineman Torricelli Simpkins, defensive back Jason Chambers, and edge rusher Kendrick Dujour all announced their decisions to enter the portal this offseason. The announcements come on the heels of an extremely active season of portal usage among HBCUs. Tuskegee […]

Nikema Williams, a democratic representative from Georgia, recently introduced a bill providing aid to HBCU entrepreneurs. Named the Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act of 2023, the bipartisan bill is strictly aimed at HBCU students and other minority-centered universities. The program will nestle inside of the Small Business Administration and will provide grants beginning at $250,000 […]

Southern University quarterback Harold Blood is entering the transfer portal for his final year of eligibility. The graduate student announced his decision with a post on ‘X’. “First and foremost, I would like to thank God for everything he’s done in my life,” Blood wrote. “Without Him, I wouldn’t have made it this far. I […]

Renowned rapper 2Chainz returned to his alma mater Alabama State for his “Rock The Campus” tour. 2Chainz performed with Skooly, as well as the university’s marching band, the Marching Hornets.   Rock The Bells and Ford were the key sponsors for the event. Rock the Bells is a media platform owned by rapper and actor […]

The Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions pulled off an impressive 78-76 upset against the SMU Mustangs on Monday night. The Golden Lions sat in the driver’s seat for much of the game, controlling the pace and forcing the Mustangs to play their style of basketball. The upset continues a recent streak of HBCU basketball squads defeating […]

Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed is reportedly interested in the Grambling State head coaching position, according to HBCU Sports. The position recently opened after the university fired former head coach Hue Jackson after just two years on the job. Reed had accepted the head coaching position at Bethune-Cookman last December. However, the […]

The Southern Jaguars pulled off a miracle upset against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the #21 team in the entire country. The Jaguars visited Mississippi State while on a five-game skid, and many expected the losing streak to continue. The Bulldogs were expected to win by at least 25 points, according to odds set by ESPN […]

The Hampton Pirates easily dispatch of the Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons with a dominant 121-66 victory. Having won just one of their last five games, the Pirates were eager to notch another tally in the ‘W’ column. This is their second time scoring over 100 points this season – they previously put up 109 […]

With a 35-14 victory against the Prairie View A&M Panthers, the Florida A&M Rattlers secure their first SWAC Championship in school history and move on to the Celebration Bowl. Many expected the Rattlers to win as they had demolished the Panthers earlier in the year, 45-7. The Celebration Bowl is set! Howard and Florida A&M […]

The Norfolk State Spartans earned a statement victory with a 63-60 win over the VCU Rams. The Spartans win back-to-back games against Virginia teams having beaten William & Mary 96-62 on Tuesday. Norfolk State improves to 6-3, the best record in the MEAC, although conference games have yet to commence. In the Spartans’ previous game […]

The Norfolk State Spartans easily dispatch of the William & Mary Tribe in a 96-62 rout. The Spartans return to their winning ways after an 80-67 defeat to the Wichita State Shockers. With the victory, Norfolk State moves to 5-3 on the year. Within the first couple minutes of the game, the Spartans jumped out […]

Former Campbell Fighting Camel standout quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on X Wednesday morning. Williams, a redshirt senior, is expected to garner some interest from FBS schools. However, given his experience playing against HBCUs, the transfer quarterback may consider joining a former rival. “Dear Campbell,” Williams wrote on his […]

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, stopped at Hampton University on Nov. 29. Hampton was the last destination on his college mental health tour. Murthy partnered with actor and mental health advocate Da’Vinchi on their “We Are Made to Connect” college tour. The tour is yet another instance of mental health support demonstrated […]

Former Grambling State head football coach Hue Jackson spoke about his time at the university. Jackson joined renowned HBCU YouTuber Offscript for an exclusive live interview. The 45-minute interview covered Jackson’s tenure at Grambling, why he believed he was fired, and his future coaching plans. The former head coach of the Cleveland Browns signed a […]

Commissioners from multiple HBCU conferences met in Washington, D.C., to discuss Name, Image, and Likeness policies with legislators. The group of commissioners wanted to ensure that HBCU athletes would receive the same level of benefits from NIL as their counterparts at PWIs. Charles McClelland, Jacquie McWilliams, Sonja Stills, and Anthony Holloman were all in attendance. […]

After an incredibly successful season, Florida A&M Rattlers head football coach Willie Simmons was named the SWAC Coach of the Year. 🚨 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🚨 Coach Simmons has been named the SWAC Coach of the Year after leading the Rattlers to an undefeated conference record, the #1 defense in the nation, and […]

Alabama A&M alumnus and Indianapolis Colts great Robert Mathis was just announced as a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mathis was one of the greatest HBCU players to enter the NFL in the modern era. He joins other Colts legends in Dwight Freeney, Reggie Wayne, and Andre Johnson for the Class of […]

Legendary Tennessee Titans running back Eddie George was recently announced as a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the Class of 2024. The Class bolsters household names including George, Rodney Harrison, Torry Holt, Devin Hester, Julius Peppers, and many more. The potential Hall of Fame inductee is currently the head football coach […]