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Houston Texans standout and former NFL All-Pro Andre Johnson is open to taking the job as head coach at Texas Southern, per comments obtained by the Houston Chronicle. Johnson, who’s never served as a head coach or assistant coach, wants to follow in the footsteps of Deion Sanders and Eddie George. Johnson also recently made […]

Howard University is moving forward with an Urban Research and Policy initiative which is planned to line up nearly $15.5 million to fund scholarships and research opportunities for current students and prospective students, per a report by the Washington Business Journal. Howard University’s Center of Excellence in Housing and Urban Research and Policy (CHURP) initiative […]

New Howard University president Dr. Ben Vinson II has ambitious plans for the institution. He spoke with NBC Washington about his vision for the institution earlier this month prior to his inauguration. Vinson spoke about how it feels leading Howard University, saying, “There are so many legends that have worked here at Howard University, that […]

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 […]

Diddy has stepped down as chairman of Revolt amid three lawsuits alleging sexual assault. Revolt released a statement on their social media pages about his removal as chairman of the media company. TMZ reports that the move is temporary and that Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, made the decision last week to step […]

Former Tennessee Volunteer legend and current Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Bridgette Gordon gets her first win of her current tenure as the Rattlers defeat the Jacksonville Dolphins, 59-54. After playing juggernauts like the Universities of Florida, Tennessee, and California, Florida A&M moves to 1-4 on the season with the victory, while Jacksonville falls to […]

With a close 60-56 victory over the St. John’s Red Storm, the Jackson State Lady Tigers improve to an impressive 5-1 record. They return from the Discover Puerto Rico Classic with a 2-1 record, having suffered their first loss of the year to the University of Central Florida, 63-54. Though no conference games have been […]

Hue Jackson will no longer be the coach of the Grambling football team after two seasons. The university is expected to part ways with the head coach and release a statement later today, per several sources as well as media outlets such as Football Scoop and FCS Football Central. Sources: Grambling State is expected to […]

The North Carolina Central Eagles’ FCS Playoff run ends before it even got started following an unceremonious 49-27 defeat to the Richmond Spiders. Not only did the Eagles miss their opportunity to repeat as Celebration Bowl champions, but they squander an otherwise successful 9-3 season. Richmond, meanwhile, moves on to play #5 University of Albany […]

Clark Atlanta University has announced the hiring Teddy Keaton as their next football coach. The university announced the hire via its website and social media accounts. With the hire, Keaton will be leaving his position as Allen University’s head football coach. Dr. George T. French, President of Clark Atlanta said of the hire, “We are […]

Following the conclusion of the season, the SWAC has released their All-Conference first and second-team selections. The list comes after all-conference honors were released in advance of the SIAC Championship game between Florida A&M and Prairie View A&M. The SWAC All-Conference Selections are below. 2023 All-SWAC Football Team Selections  All-SWAC First-Team Offense Quarterback: Jeremy Moussa, Florida A&M Running […]

Redshirt junior quarterback Quincy Casey is leaving Alabama A&M and hitting the transfer portal, per an announcement on his social media accounts. Last chapter🙏🏾… pic.twitter.com/Wun0qjQX5m — QC (@Bowsup8) November 24, 2023 Casey said in his statement: “Being able to live your dream and accomplish your goals scholastically is always a win/win. Often times, many people […]

The 50th Annual Bayou Classic pitting Southern & Grambling against each other in a historic rivalry was a hit once again for HBCU football. The game drew 64,698 fans to Ceaser’s Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, per final attendance numbers reported by both Southern and Grambling’s athletics department. The number is significant in the […]

Southern emerged victorious in the 50th Bayou Classic with a thrilling 20-17 win over Grambling State. With the win, Terrence Graves becomes the first coach to win a game as the lead of both Grambling and Southern University. The first quarter started with a fumble from Grambling State’s Chance Williams, which was recovered by Southern. […]

Benedict College lost to Lenoir-Rhyne in a heartbreaking 35-25 contest. Benedict fought hard, capturing the lead for the first time of the day late in the first quarter and again late in the second quarter. But, the Tigers failed to adjust after halftime, allowing Lenoir-Rhyne to eventually take control and pick up the victory to […]

Alabama State absolutely dominated in the 99th Annual Turkey Day Classic, crushing Tuskegee University with an impressive 41-3 victory. Right from the start, Alabama State showed its dominance, taking control of the game and keeping the momentum going until the very end. The game kicked off with an exciting 89-yard return by Robert McMinn, setting […]

Delaware State is reporting a record number of enrollments for the 2023-2024 school year. The university released enrollment numbers for the Fall and reported that 6,451 students are enrolled in the institution. The enrollment jump represents a 3.5% increase in students from the previous year and a 23% increase from 2020. In a statement, Delaware […]

R&B singer Fantasia is set to perform at the 50th Annual Bayou Classic on Saturday. Fantasia will perform during halftime, per a post on the Bayou Classic’s social media pages. Brace yourselves, Bayou Classic fam! 🔥 The QUEEN herself, Fantasia, is bringing that fire to the 50th Annual Bayou Classic Halftime Show presented by Coca-Cola! […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave will be inducted into the 2024 MEAC Hall-of-Fame, per a statement by the conference. Hargrave is a South Carolina State University alumnus who played from 2012-2015 under head coach Buddy Pough before being drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. MEAC […]

Daylen Baldwin will be signing with the Minnesota Vikings, per a report by Jordan Schultz. The former Jackson State and Morgan State standout who transferred to Michigan before reentering the NFL will have another opportunity in the NFL with the Vikings. he will also reunite with Josh Dobbs and Sam DeLuca who he knows from […]

Florida A&M University has received the green light for its ambitious 700-bed housing project, per a report by local Florida affiliate WCTV. The news marks a significant development in the university’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art accommodations for its growing student population. During a recent meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the housing project, recognizing […]

Savannah State makes a comeback after a solid defensive performance in the second half, defeating South Carolina Beaufort 80-69. The matchup took place at the Savannah Enmarket Arena as part of the Savannah Hoops invitational, with 1,075 fans in attendance. In the first half, the Tigers were caught off balance by the Sand Sharks. The […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers rattle off their ninth straight victory with a 24-7 win against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in the Florida Blue Florida Classic. The Rattlers end the year 10-1 as they prepare to compete for the SWAC Championship. Meanwhile, Bethune-Cookman finishes with a 3-8 record, a slight improvement from the 2-9 record last season. […]

With a 63-54 win against the Southeastern Louisiana Lady Lions, the Jackson State Lady Tigers improve to 3-0. The nine-point victory was their closest win of the year after dominant performances against Tougaloo and LeMoyne-Owen College. Southeastern Louisiana had hoped to bounce back after a 73-50 loss to LSU. Angel Jackson started out strong for […]

Florida A&M University’s cheerleading squad recently announced a ground-breaking three-year partnership with Mielle Organics, a well-known brand in the hair care industry. The partnership marks a significant step forward for both entities, combining the energy and spirit of FAMU’s cheerleaders with the innovative and inclusive approach of Mielle Organics. A number of innovative projects are […]

The Jackson State Tigers had social media ablaze with their 73-72 upset over the Missouri Tigers. Jackson State came into the game 0-5, yet they found a way to pull of an electrifying first win of the season. Missouri was a team that made it to the second round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament, […]

As the end of the season has neared, a tremendous debate has broken out in the HBCU community about if Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons or Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor is the coach of the year in the SWAC. There have been some coaches, such as Alabama State’s Eddie Robinson Jr., that […]

The Prairie View A&M Panthers move to 3-2 on the season with a 78-66 victory over the UT Martin Skyhawks. The Panthers enjoyed an incredible offensive output from their starting lineup: each player scored 10 points or more. They also got double-doubles from Brian Myles and Andre Nunley. For the first eight minutes, the score […]

Former Alabama State standout and current New Mexico running Jacory Croskey-Merritt dazzled audiences with an electrifying touchdown run. The video on X showed just one of his two touchdowns on the day. Croskey-Merritt had 21 carries, turning those opportunities into 204 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He was a key factor in the Lobos’ 25-17 […]

Virginia State University is set to host a U.S. Presidential Debate on October 1, 2024, per a release by the institution. Virginia State will be the first HBCU to host a general election debate. Breaking News!!! We have been selected as one of the 2024 Presidential Debate sites. We are honored to serve as the […]

North Carolina A&T head coach Vincent Brown has high hopes for the Aggies after a disappointing season. North Carolina A&T finished the season 1-10, unchartered territory for the perennial HBCU power. The 1-10 mark is their worst record since going 1-10 in the 2010 season. The Aggies, however, did show signs of fight throughout the […]

The Norfolk State Spartans improve to 5-0 on the year after a 59-45 win over the Hampton Pirates in the annual Battle of the Bay showdown. The Spartans relied heavily on their stifling defense and key plays from Niya Fields and Kierra Wheeler in order to pull away in the final quarter. Meanwhile, the Pirates […]

It’s safe to say that Eddie George wasn’t happy with his team’s loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday to conclude the season. His Tigers were beaten 35-0 by a Golden Eagles team that entered the weekend 3-7.  The week prior, Tennessee Tech lost to Gardner-Webb 35-0. The loss ended what was otherwise a successful season […]

Florida A&M alumnus Markquese Bell has been stepping up for the Dallas Cowboys this season, turning into a defensive star for America’s team. Bell went undrafted out of FAMU in 2022 but found a home with the Dallas Cowboys. His play has helped maintain a dominant defense for the Cowboys, as they work through the […]

HERO Sports recently released the 2023 regular season attendance figures for all FCS member schools. Once again, Jackson State led all of FCS in attendance, bringing in more fans on average than second-ranked Montana State. However, several other HBCUs were also featured on the list with prominent attendance numbers. Flordia A&M, Southern, Alabama State, and […]

North Carolina Central has been selected to compete in the 2024 NCAA FCS Playoffs after a successful season. Their selection was revealed on ESPNU’s FCS Football Selection Show which was broadcast on Sunday afternoon. North Carolina Central will face Richmond in the first round. North Carolina Central entered the season as the reigning Celebration Bowl […]