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HBCUSeveral HBCU Players are the best at their position in FCS

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 […]

HBCUAlabama State wins Magic City Classic, beats Alabama A&M 31-16

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 […]

HBCURoy Wood Jr. hilarious response to Mayor Randall Woodfin's Magic City Classic rules

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, […]

HBCUAlabama State crashes Jackson State's homecoming, wins 24-19

TJackson Stateeam suffered a 24-19 loss to Alabama State during homecoming on Saturday night. The matchup marks the team’s first since last year’s faceoff that featured the infamous “Who is SWAC” moment. Robinson wanted desperately for his team to play Sanders & Jackson State for homecoming in the 2023 season. “I hope he comes back […]

HBCUJackson State & Alabama State to take field post-Deion Sanders saga

This Saturday, Jackson State and Alabama State will butt heads for the first time since Deion Sanders left for the University of Colorado-Boulder. Despite being a regular rivalry game between divisional opponents, this particular matchup has some added vitriol. Last year, Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. called out Sanders after their 26-12 loss […]

HBCUAlabama State athletics gets $200,000 alumni donation

Alabama State Alumus and Atlanta philanthropist/entrepreneur Courtney Stewart made a huge donation to his alma mater during homecoming last week, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Stewart, a 2003 graduate of the institution, announced a $200,000 donation to the university and athletic department. He made the big-time contribution during the homecoming game versus Bethune-Cookman […]

Houston TexansHouston makes pair of big moves with Tytus Howard, Cam Johnston

The Houston Texans have announced that they’re activating Right Tackle and Alabama State alumnus Tytus Howard and punter Cameron Johnston, taking them off the injured/reserved list per a tweet by reporter Adam Schefter. “Texans have activated OT Tytus Howard and P Cam Johnston from the Reserve/Injured list,” he tweeted early Saturday afternoon. Texans have activated […]

HBCUAlabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. responds to player punching Florida A&M security guard

Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. issued a statement about the Hornet player who punched a Florida A&M security guard via the SWAC Weekly Coaches Call. Robinson condemned the action of the player, identified as Jacob Freeman,, and offered a brief update. “The incident that the kid had was unfortunate, and he was 100 […]

HBCUSWAC issues statement about Alabama State football player arrested for punching Florida A&M security guard

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released a statement concerning Saturday’s incident with an Alabama State football player who punched a Florida A&M security guard. The player, who’s since been identified as Jacob Freeman, assaulted the security guard after getting into a verbal altercation with a Florida A&M student in the stands. The security guard pushed […]

HBCUAlabama State University athletics suspends football player for punching Florida A&M security guard

Alabama State University athletics department announced the indefinite suspension of a Hornet football player via a statement following Saturday’s loss to Florida A&M. The suspension comes as an Alabama State football player wearing a number 16 jersey punched a Florida A&M security guard. A video of the incident circulated on social media and the security […]

HBCUAlabama A&M issues cease & desist letter to Magic City Classic

Alabama A&M has issued a cease and desist letter to the Alabama Sports Council for unauthorized usage of university trademarks in promotion of the Magic City Classic, per a report by local Birmingham news affiliate WBRC. The letter to the ASC, who oversee the Magic City Classic, demanded the usage of university trademarked images such […]

HBCUMiles College pulls off massive upset 21-17 win over Alabama State

Miles College pulled off a massive 21-17 upset win over Division I rival Alabama State University. The game was a defensive battle for the Golden Bears, as Alabama State ended the game with more passing yards (210) and more rushing yards (190). However, Miles was more efficient when they had the ball on offense. They […]

NCAA FootballAlabama State makes major upgrades to football facility in time for upcoming football season

An Alabama State football facility just received a huge upgrade in time for the season. The players’ lounge in the Houston Markham Football Complex recently finished renovations due to funding efforts by the university’s football alumni association, per a release shared by HBCU Gameday. The walls in the lounge feature new wraps produced and installed […]

NCAA FootballFour HBCU football stars headline 2023 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason watch list

Four HBCU football standouts are on the preseason watchlist for the Buck Buchanan Award. North Carolina Central DB Khalil Baker, Grambling State defensive lineman Sundiata Anderson, South Carolina State defensive lineman Patrick Godbolt, and Alabama State linebacker Colton Adams headline a watch list that features 31 other players from several other FCS conferences. The Buck […]

NCAA FootballAlabama State, SWAC star running back transfers to New Mexico

Alabama State running back Jacory Merritt announced he would transfer to the New Mexico football program, according to a Monday article from HBCU Gameday Founder Steven J. Gaither. Merritt spent two and one-half seasons with Alabama State, wrote Gaither. He gained a total of 985 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 248 attempts, according to […]

NCAA FootballDeion Sanders gets shoved by Eddie Robinson Jr. after Jackson State win vs. Alabama State

Things got a bit testy between Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders and Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. after the Tigers picked up a 26-12 victory on Saturday. As the two men met at midfield, Sanders extended Robinson his hand and tried to give him a hug. While Robinson took Sanders’ hand, he denied […]

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