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Even before the Spartans kick off their 2025 season, Michael Vick and Norfolk State are already preparing for a matchup with an HBCU power in 2028. An appearance on the HBCU Sports Podcast, hosted by Ken Rashad, featured MEAC/SWAC Challenge director John Grant announcing that Norfolk State and Jackson State will be featured in the […]

The Dallas Cowboys are joining their peers in making last-minute roster changes ahead of 2025 training camp. After placing cornerback Trevon Diggs and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown on the PUP list, the team signed former Detroit Lions edge-rusher James Houston. The Cowboys signed Houston on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. They placed Diggs and […]

Virginia Tech has landed another former HBCU star who looks to make an immediate mark on the team’s chances as a contender. The Hokies landed former Tigers standout Isaiah Spencer via the transfer portal, a move that surely will help fortify their wide receiver room. Spencer was a standout player on a talented Jackson State […]

T.C. Taylor has made some key additions to his championship-winning coaching staff at Jackson State, adding former Charlotte assistant Justin Sanders and 2024 Celebration Bowl champion Esaias Guthrie. Taylor has also promoted former quality control coach Aaron Jackson to assistant coach. The moves come as Jackson State solidifies its team heading into the end of […]

T.C. Taylor and Jackson State have added another explosive offensive weapon that could further increase their chances of repeating as champions in the 2025 season. The Tigers have added former Prairie View A&M wide receiver Shemar Savage via the transfer portal, a huge addition for their wide receiver room following the departure of Isaiah Spencer. […]

New Washington Commanders rookie and former Jackson State University defensive back Robert McDaniel is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. McDaniel was initiated into the Delta Kappa chapter of the fraternity back in 2023. The fraternity recognized him for this monumental achievement on the fraternity’s official Instagram page. McDaniel, the new Washington Commanders […]

Following his transfer to Jackson State in January, Nate Rembert is staying with the defending HBCU champions. Over the weekend, Rembert announced on social media that he plans to enter the transfer portal and leave the team he started the year with. But it appears that he had a change of heart over the holiday […]

Before becoming a key contributor to Jackson State’s 2024 Celebration Bowl-winning team, Robert McDaniel had an interesting college journey that saw him play for the Tigers but also at rival Alcorn State. “Well, actually, it was a crazy story. I started my career at Jackson State my freshman year before transferring to Mississippi Gulf Coast […]

HBCU football champion and Jackson State star Irv Mulligan has been making his presence felt during the NFL HBCU Combine as he looks to hear his name called during the NFL Draft in April. Mulligan was a dominant running back for the Tigers as an elusive back with a penchant for long runs that put […]

Chris Orr, Jackson State linebackers coach and brother of Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, is getting his shot in the NFL on the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff, per a report by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Orr, a standout as an All-Big Ten linebacker and team captain at Wisconsin, wrapped up his college career […]

During Super Bowl media availability, Travis Hunter spoke with Cam Newton about his HBCU experience at Jackson State University. “I’m looking at it from that standpoint like, bro, if I go here, I open up more doors,” Hunter said. “My name is always gon’ be there. He went to an HBCU first. So I definitely […]

Western Kentucky football has named former Jackson State coach Kali James as the program’s defensive tackles coach this morning. James joins the Hilltoppers after serving as Jackson State’s defensive line coach/ run-game coordinator in 2024. In his sole season with the Tigers, James helped guide the team to the SWAC Championship and a Cricket Celebration […]

Blueblood HBCU powers Grambling State and Jackson State are set to play the latest edition of their interconference rivalry in a special location. Per Kenn Rashad, Grambling State alumnus and founder of the media company HBCU Sports, the game will be held in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. “A source has confirmed with me that […]

The Jackson State Tigers will face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a football matchup on Sept. 6, 2025, according to a contract obtained by FBSchedules.com through a state public records request. The matchup between the two Mississippi athletic mainstays was discussed in 2023 but wasn’t officially signed until this month. The game is set […]

At Jackson State’s National Championship celebration, T.C. Taylor was asked about the team’s condition when he took over in 2022, per a video by WJTV reporter David Edelstein. The question focused on Deion Sanders’ departure, which saw several players leaving through the transfer portal and many coaches, some of whom joined Sanders in Colorado. “I […]

Exciting changes could be on the horizon for Jackson State University football. Mississippi Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) has introduced a groundbreaking bill that seeks to allocate $40 million for the construction of a cutting-edge multipurpose athletic facility for JSU. This initiative not only aims to revamp the Tigers’ athletic infrastructure but also […]

It is the ninth annual Cricket Celebration Bowl as Jackson State faces Souther Carolina State. It is time to continue our college football odds series with a Jackson State-South Carolina State Cricket Celebration Bowl prediction and pick. Jackson State-South Carolina State Last Game – Matchup History Jackson State comes into the game sitting at 11-2 […]

Deion Sanders has been making waves as the head coach of the Colorado Buffalos, but Morehouse head football coach Terance Mathis says Sanders “still supports HBCU football.” Mathis recently discussed on the BTM Podcast how Deion Sanders helps him as a coach. “He passed the torch, we talk every so often and he [Sanders] guides me… […]

The SWAC has launched an investigation into allegations that Jackson State improperly accessed the practice film of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ahead of their game on November 2nd. The news of an investigation into the allegations was first broken by media personality Scottay of Offscript TV on November 4th confirmed via a […]

The pivotal matchup between Jackson State and Florida A&M that could possibly determine the next HBCU football champion is getting a huge broadcasting boost from ESPN. The game is slated to be broadcast on ESPNU after originally being announced as an ESPN+ broadcast before the season. The matchup between the two programs has generated significant […]

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s massive game got high praise from Deion Sanders Jr. Sanders, the owner of Well Off Media and the brother of presumptive 2025 first-round NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders, knows a lot about great QB play but his X post about Pavia, who was almost an HBCU star at Jackson State University […]

Shedeur Sanders discussed how he stays focused throughout the season in a recent postgame conference following Colorado’s dominant 48-21 victory over UCF. In a recent X video posted by SkoBuffsGoBuffs, Sanders stated that despite his growing popularity, he stays focused by remembering that he “was just a HBCU kid that couldn’t do it on a […]

Despite being the starting kicker for Colorado Football, Alejandro Mata still holds the HBCU experience in his heart. A former Jackson State kicker who’s played for Deion Sanders since 2022, Mata understands that his time at Jackson State was special. From Homecoming, to band culture, to Greek life, HBCUs have an extremely unique and contagious […]

This Saturday’s SWAC football game between Jackson State University and Southern University will be a star-studded event as comedians Cedric The Entertainer and Anthony Anderson will be present at the game for the JSU Student Meet & Greet. The two stars will be on campus to promote their AC Barbeque brand, which debuted earlier this […]

Following a deflating loss to North Dakota State, Eddie George and the Tennessee State University football team are preparing for the Southern Heritage Classic, which features the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions. Tennessee State’s previous opponent in the famed classic was the Jackson State Tigers. However, Jackson State withdrew from the game […]

Jamiah Alexander found herself at a pivotal moment, and Deion Sanders helped her find the right path. Now a senior at Jackson State University, Alexander reflects on the guidance she received from the former JSU football coach. During a recent investigative journalism summit at Clark Atlanta University, which brought together HBCU students from across the […]

Jackson State University (JSU) head coach T.C. Taylor announced Monday in a press conference that Jacobian Morgan will start in Thursday’s matchup against UL Monroe. The news was first reported by Michael Chavez, a sports reporter for the Mississippi Clarion Ledger. Taylor highlighted Morgan’s improvements, stating, “Leadership, developing as a leader. He played some football […]

Former Jackson State star DB Isaiah Bolden is nearing a comeback for the New England Patriots after a season-ending injury in 2023. In a preseason game vs. the Green Bay Packers, Bolden collided with teammate Calvin Munson while attempting to tackle Green Bay’s Malik Heath. The collision resulted in medical officials carting Bolden off the […]

Former Jackson State defensive standout James Houston IV aims to return to terrorizing quarterbacks for the Detroit Lions. A season-ending injury resulted in James Houston playing 3 games in 2023. Houston would not be able to showcase his pash-rushing prowess last season after suffering a fractured ankle on September 17, 2023, in a week two matchup vs […]

When Colorado hosts North Dakota State, all eyes will be on Shedeur Sanders. The star quarterback and presumed top NFL draft pick isn’t overlooking the Bison, a perennial FCS contender in their season-opening contest. North Dakota State is not just any team; they are one of the greatest programs in FCS history. With 17 national […]

Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston IV returned to Jackson State University to host a free football camp on campus and took the time to speak about his experience playing for the Tigers under Deion Sanders. Per comments obtained by WAPT, the experience was life-changing. James Houston has landed in Jackson🚀🚀 Ahead of Sunday’s football camp […]

Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders returned to the rap game this offseason. Sanders is collaborating with Snoop Dogg to release Must Be The Money 24, a remix to the NFL Great’s 1994 song Must Be The Money. In the song, he references his time at Jackson State and his transition to Colorado following the 2022 season. […]

2024 signifies a major change in the storied legacy of the Orange Blossom Classic football game. Since its inception in 1933, the Classic has always featured the Florida A&M Rattlers against another HBCU opponent. The game was a staple from 1933 until 1978, when the event was discontinued. In 2021, OBC Executive Director Kendra Bulluck-Major […]

Former Jackson State and Colorado running back Sy’veon Wilkerson completes his third, and likely final, transfer in his collegiate career to Georgia State. Wilkerson started his journey at Delaware State and played with the Hornets for two seasons. He then transferred to Jackson State and enjoyed the best and most productive season of his career […]

When discussing Deion Sanders and his past ties with Jackson State, there is often a clear display of confirmation bias. This bias, as defined by Britannica, refers to people’s inclination to process information by seeking out or interpreting data that aligns with their preconceived notions. Indulging in confirmation bias involves selectively processing information to support […]

I know what many HBCU football fans are thinking right now. Here’s another article about players who have left the HBCU football scene. Why are Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter still being discussed, now that they’ve completed a full season at Colorado? But, bear with me for the duration of this article, which is a […]

After months of anticipation, the 2024 NFL Draft is on the horizon this weekend. Over 200 collegiate athletes will hear their names called at the podium in Detroit, Michigan. Although most of the buzz around the draft culminates during the first night with the Round 1 selections, many more young aspiring football pros wait anxiously […]

Colorado is navigating a mass college football transfer portal exodus during the 2024 offseason. Despite their impressive recruiting efforts, Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes have lost many players. Former Jackson State football running back Se’Veon Wilkerson joined the list of players leaving the program on Tuesday. After spending one season with Colorado, Wilkerson has entered […]

To no one’s shock, after a handful of seasons at Jackson State, NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders packed his bags and headed West for the head coaching job at the University of Colorado. In his first meeting with the Colorado Buffaloes football team, Sanders had a viral quote in reference to his incoming […]