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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 […]

Exciting news is emerging from North Carolina today as the multicultural podcast, Pod Digital Media, has embarked on a collaboration with Nike and Group Black to create brand opportunities for HBCU students, as reported by Adage. The network’s flagship platform, “Talk of the Yard,” will feature HBCU alumni posing questions to HBCU personalities, fostering engaging […]

The Livingstone College Men’s Golf Team emerged victorious in the 2023 SAS HBCU Invitational, as first reported by WSOC-TV. The tournament, held at the prestigious Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina, showcased the exceptional talent of 13 HBCUs. This win holds immense significance, particularly because head coach Andre Springs was recently inducted into the […]

After jumping around from the MEAC and Big South, North Carolina A&T’s men’s basketball team kicked off the beginning of its CAA membership with media day. Head coach Monte Ross revealed his expectations for the team in the new conference. The Aggies are basically completely revamping the men’s basketball program. They are starting the season […]

North Carolina Central revealed their men’s basketball schedule this morning, but included a unique twist. Head coach LeVelle Moton and his players posed for a photo inspired by the movie “Juice.” Moton posted the graphic on ‘X’ on Monday morning, garnering over 60,000 views. JUICE……🔥How Far will you go to get it? This time it’s […]

Amidst rumors about a potential firing and poor results, Morehouse University’s head football coach clapped back loud and clear. Gerard Wilcher shut down any speculation in terms of his job security to HBCU Gameday. “I’m not leaving, and I refuse to resign,” he said. “I will make them publicly fire me, if they want out. […]

North Carolina A&T women’s basketball head coach Tarrell Robinson arguably gave the best interview at media day. The conversation was full of in-depth analysis and a peek at the team’s psyche going into the season. He also made sure to stand up for his team after hearing they finished low in the coaches poll. The […]

Along with the rest of the CAA, Hampton University’s men’s and women’s basketball coaches joined the live-streamed media day festivities. Fans could tune into the Field of 68’s YouTube channel to listen to their favorite team’s head coach preview the arrival of the new season. The men’s head coach, Edward Joyner Jr., gave his interview […]

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 […]

Alumni and students filled hundreds of seats in Howard Univeristy’s Burr Gymnasium to watch Greek organizations and campus step teams compete for a cash prize in the annual Homecoming Step Show. This year’s homecoming theme was “Revival”, the university stated, “This year’s theme, “Revival” signifies the time to recapture the enthusiasm of the past, rekindle […]

Howard University kicked off the eventful weekend with its annual Yardfest concert that featured . Set up for the event begins early on in the week where vendors set up tents, food trucks, signs, and the large center stage where headliners perform.  Students and alumni field onto the yard starting early on Friday morning trying […]

Howard University’s annual tailgate went from an enjoyable reunion-style day party to a quickly turned dangerous affair. The university’s website describes the event as a “time to recapture the enthusiasm of the past, rekindle our flames of school pride, and reconnect with the stories and memories that make Howard special.”  On Saturday, October 14, alumni […]

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 […]

Florida A&M’s football team wins their sixth straight game at their homecoming, dominating Prairie View A&M 45-7. The Rattlers improve to 7-1 on the season and have already clinched the SWAC East Division. ANOTHER HAPPY HOMECOMING FOR THE RATTLERS! The Rattlers are now the SWAC East Champions! FAMU – 45 PVAMU- 7#FAMU | #Rattlers | […]

In a stunning upset, the Albany State Golden Rams (5-4) crushed the Miles College Bears (6-3) with a score of 48-7. This game held significant importance for Miles College, as they were one of the four teams vying for second place in the SIAC standings. Despite their two-game losing streak, the Golden Rams unleashed a […]

After suffering a 28-21 loss to Miles College in the previous week’s matchup, the Allen University Yellow Jackets (7-2) bounced back and delivered an impressive performance against the Edward Waters Tigers (5-4) on Saturday afternoon, securing a dominant 59-21 victory in the AME Classic. This triumph marks only the second time since 1963 that the […]

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. […]

The scorching October heat foreshadowed a hard-fought battle, with both teams struggling to reach 20 points by the game’s end. Such contests suit the Howard University Bison well, as they emerged victorious with a 17-10 triumph over the Delaware State Hornets on October 28th in Dover, DE, securing a 2-0 record in conference play this […]

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 […]

The Benedict College Tigers continue their winning streak, triumphing over the resilient Savannah State Tigers with a score of 38-17. With a flawless 9-0 record, Benedict stands as the only undefeated team in the SIAC conference, making a resounding statement that they are a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs. This game held […]

In a game that started out as a defensive battle, Alabama State triumphed over Alabama A&M in the Magic City Classic, 31-16. The Alabama A&M Bulldogs, best known for their offensive firepower, could not move the ball effectively against the Hornets, especially in the second half. This year was the 87th meeting between Alabama State […]

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, […]

On Hampton University’s homecoming, the Pirates’ football team survived a tough battle against their lone CAA HBCU rival, the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The final score of 26-24 was a result of a penalty-filled, mistaken-laden fiasco from both teams in all three phases of the game. After an abysmal couple of weeks, the Pirates finally […]

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 […]

Jackson State soccer player and football punter/kicker Leilani Armenta just made history again in Jackson State’s 40-14 rout of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Armenta is now the first woman in Division I football to score a point and the second female player in college football to score a point, following Shaw University […]

Every year since the Celebration Bowl was created in 2015 there’s seemingly a conversation about if HBCUs would fare better competing in the NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs. Many believe it’s a better opportunity for athletes to take the field against high-quality competition, an often-discussed condemnation of the level of play in HBCU football. Others […]