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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 […]

NBA star Steph Curry made his return to the Golden State Warriors tonight after missing the last few games with an injury. He’s made his return felt on the court, igniting the Warriors with his legendary skill but he also made a bold and timely pre-game fashion statement. Curry rocked a Howard University hoodie, captured […]

Rebounding from their 50-20 loss to Howard University to push them out of contention for the Celebration Bowl, North Carolina Central secured a dominant 55-14 victory over Delaware State. The record-setting victory gives North Carolina Central an NCAA FCS Playoffs resume that should get them selected on Sunday. EAGLES WIN! @NCCU_Football seniors go out in […]

The Soul Bowl rivalry matchup between Alcorn State and Jackson State lived up to the hype as the Braves won 28-24 over the Tigers. Jackson State hoped to finish their season with a decisive win over their rival while Alcorn hoped to remain in contention for the SWAC Championship. The game started with Alcorn scoring […]

With a 44-17 win over the Norfolk State Spartans, the South Carolina State Bulldogs send away retiring head coach Buddy Pough with a victory. Neither team were in contention to win the MEAC, but the Bulldogs were likely determined to get Pough, their longtime head coach, the final victory of his career. South Carolina State […]

The 2023 Florida Classic match-up game against Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman is always a hot topic in the HBCU Community. The Florida Classic is a college football rivalry between Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU), two historically black universities. The game has been held annually since 1978 and typically takes place in late […]

In a surprising turn of events, Savannah James, renowned philanthropist and wife of NBA superstar LeBron James, has supported Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Marching 100 in the ESPN Band of the Year competition. Known for their immaculate musicianship and thrilling live performances, the Marching 100 has drawn the interest of prominent individuals such as James […]

The Howard University Bison have defeated the Morgan State University Bears 14-7 at Greene Stadium to clinch their second MEAC Conference Championship in a row, their first outright title since 1993. With the win, the Bison have officially punched their ticket to the 2023 Cricket Wireless Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia on December 16th.  The […]

In a final effort to win the SWAC West, the Prairie View A&M Panthers defeated the Alabama State Hornets 21-14 in a defensive battle. This game was a must-win for Prairie View A&M in order to make the SWAC Championship. They were tied with Alcorn State with identical 5-2 conference records, but PVAMU held the […]

Kutztown secured a definitive 38-14 win over CIAA champion Virginia Union on Saturday afternoon to open the NCAA Division II playoffs. Virginia Union never led in the game as Kutztown dominated all 60 minutes of the game. One of the biggest storylines of the game is how effective Kutztown ran the ball on the Panthers’ […]

In their final game of the season, the Hampton Pirates football team were utterly humiliated by the Elon Phoenix with a 51-14 loss. By the end of the first half, the Phoenix were up 44-7. Elon finished with 451 total yards of offense compared to 192 from Hampton. With the loss, the Pirates finish the […]

Former Jackson State star and current Louisville standout Kevin Coleman got a clutch touchdown to give the Cardinals the lead over the Miami Hurricanes this afternoon. His score was crucial, as it helped seal the win. KEVIN COLEMAN!!!!! 58-yards to the house!!!!! 📺 ABC#GoCards pic.twitter.com/uHPiuUCc12 — Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) November 18, 2023 Backed up on […]

North Carolina Central women’s basketball team completely dominated their matchup vs. Mid-Atlantic Christian University, winning the game 132-22. The Lady Eagles had firm control of the game, even holding their opponent to only one point in the fourth quarter. Leading the charge for NCCU were Kimeira Burks and freshman sensation Kyla Bryant, who both had […]