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Detroit LionsHBCU Success Stories: Brad Homes, North Carolina A&T

With a 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Wild Card round, the Detroit Lions secured their first playoff triumph in 32 years. Of the many storylines to arise from the game, one reigns supreme: the journey of the Lions’ Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brad Holmes. Holmes was a pivotal […]

HBCUNorth Carolina A&T releases 2024 football schedule

The North Carolina A&T Aggies, entering their second year in the Coastal Athletic Association, just announced their football schedule for 2024. Our 2024 Schedule is here! Mark your calendars! Homecoming will be October 19th vs Hampton!! Correction: Wake Forest game will be played on Thursday, August 29th#AggiePride | #Elite | #CAAFB pic.twitter.com/lDZ9sdi0im — Aggie Pride […]

HBCUHampton's toughest upcoming games in 2024

As the Hampton Pirates football team searches for their first winning season since 2018, they have a number of difficult games ahead on their 2024 schedule. The shift to the CAA has not been kind to the Pirates, and they have multiple out-of-conference opponents that are sure to pose a challenge. Here are just a […]

HBCUCould Campbell quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams be HBCU bound?

Former Campbell Fighting Camel standout quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on X Wednesday morning. Williams, a redshirt senior, is expected to garner some interest from FBS schools. However, given his experience playing against HBCUs, the transfer quarterback may consider joining a former rival. “Dear Campbell,” Williams wrote on his […]

HBCUNorth Carolina A&T coach Vincent Brown has strong promise for the future

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 […]

HBCUNorth Carolina A&T falls short vs. Rhode Island 31-24

North Carolina A&T fought valiantly against the University of Rhode Island but ultimately fell short 31-24. Rhode Island entered the game as the and adept passing team. They showed why immediately. Quarterback Kasim Hill connected with Kahtero Summers for a remarkable 34-yard catch and run, giving the Rams an early 7-0 lead. A&T responded with […]

HBCUNorth Carolina A&T loses homecoming to Towson University 42-32

North Carolina A&T put up a valiant effort to get a win over Towson University during the “Greatest Homecoming On Earth” but unfortunately fell short 42-32, North Carolina A&T had their best offensive performance of the season, finishing the game with 501 yards of total offense with 248 passing yards. The Aggies have struggled to […]

NFLNorth Carolina A&T alumnus Tarik Cohen charts path back to NFL stardom

After years of injury and rehabilitation, NFL running back Tarik Cohen is nearly ready to set foot on an NFL field once again. Cohen, a former running back for the North Carolina A&T State Aggies, signed with his hometown Carolina Panthers in September as a member of the practice squad. Cohen was an elite prospect […]

HBCUHampton triumphs on homecoming, bests North Carolina A&T 26-24

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 […]

HBCUNorth Carolina A&T & Hampton set to clash in CAA battle

Hampton and North Carolina A&T’s football teams square off Saturday, Oct. 28 during the Pirate’s homecoming celebration. As the only HBCUs in the Coastal Athletic Association, the game means more to players and fans alike than just an intra-conference showdown. “We know it’s their homecoming, so there’s going to be a lot of excitement around […]

HBCUNorth Carolina A&T loses 33-10 to Richmond, falls to 1-6 on the season

North Carolina A&T’s offense continues to struggle as they lose their third game in a row to Richmond, 33-10. The Aggies sit at the bottom of the CAA, just one win above the 0-7 Stony Brook Seawolves. The offense, led by true freshman KJ White, recorded just 145 total yards. They came into the game […]

HBCUNorth Carolina A&T notches first victory of the season over Norfolk State

North Carolina A&T notched their first win of the season over Norfolk State with a 28-26 victory. The win came off of record-setting performances by true freshman quarterback Kevin White and Graduate linebacker BJ Turner. White, completed 6 of 10 passes for 98 yards and rushed 11 times for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns in […]

Carolina PanthersFormer Chicago Bear Tarik Cohen speaks on signing with the Carolina Panthers

North Carolina A&T alumnus and former Chicago Bear standout Tarik Cohen is on his way back to Carolina to join the Panthers and he is super excited for the full circle moment. Panthers RB Tarik Cohen talks about how exciting it is for him and his family to be back in North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/Mxf3ZabGV6 — […]

HBCUNorth Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver disses rival North Carolina A&T, tells student athletes to join the SWAC or MEAC

Although the Aggie-Eagle classic is over and his team won 30-16, North Carolina Central head football coach Trei Oliver still has some choice words to say about North Carolina A&T that is sure to irritate Aggie fans around the nation. Per a clip by Stephen J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday, Trei Oliver decided to have […]

HBCU‘It’s gonna get real': North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver’s bold prediction for the Aggie-Eagle Classic

The Aggie-Eagle Classic between North Carolina A&T and North Carolina Central kicks off this weekend and Eagles head coach Trei Oliver is ready. The NCCU alumnus spoke about the game in the team’s press conference earlier this week. Things are heating up as we get closer to Saturday's Aggie-Eagle classic at Truist Stadium. We previewed […]

Chicago BearsFormer Bears runningback Tarik Cohen on the importance of HBCUs

Former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen joined NFL Network’s Good Morning Football to speak about the importance of HBCUs. Cohen is an alumnus of North Carolina A&T and is a proud alumnus of the institution. “One reason why I feel that [HBCUs] are so important to the sport of football is you look at […]

NCAA FootballNorth Carolina A&T, Hampton have toughest schedule in HBCU football

With football season around the corner, HERO Sports dropped a list of the toughest schedules, putting North Carolina A&T and Hampton from CAA at the top for HBCU FCS teams. North Carolina A&T is ranked 49th on the list with Hampton being ranked 64th. The Analyst released an article on June 19th showcasing the combined […]

Tennessee TitansFormer North Carolina A&T coach Terrell Williams set to lead Tennessee Titans in preseason opener

Former North Carolina A&T football coach Terrell Williams is getting a shot to lead the Tennessee Titans. The current Titans’ defensive line coach will serve as head coach of the Titans during their preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel announced the news in a press conference, per Jim […]

NCAA FootballHBCU football teams playing FBS teams in 2023: Full schedule, times & where to watch

College football season is only weeks away! Usually, FCS teams play against FBS teams in what’s known as “money games”. The FCS teams play said games for a monetary payout from the FBS teams to take the field. Normally it ends in a loss for the FCS opponent. But, there are a few FCS teams […]

Philadelphia EaglesNorth Carolina A&T football alumnus Mac McCain signed by Panthers

North Carolina A&T football has an Aggie returning to the Carolinas as Mac McCain was signed by the Panthers. McCain signed with the Panthers after being released by the Detroit Lions in May, per Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. “The Panthers made a change in the secondary Friday, after working some players out following practice. The […]

NBANorth Carolina A&T football players make LeBron James, Michael Jordan choice in GOAT debate

The infamous GOAT debate was a topic of a recent North Carolina A&T football TikTok video. Posted on the NCATFootball Twitter page, the players were asked who they thought was better. LeBron won the informal poll 10-4 based on the 14 players that were asked. One player choose PJ Tucker as their GOAT but his […]

NCAA FootballNorth Carolina A&T football to play North Carolina Tar Heels in 2028

North Carolina A&T football, never known to back down from competition, has agreed to face the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in 2028. FBS Schedules reported on the agreement for the teams to play, per a copy of the football competition agreement identified in a state public records request from the UNC. The Aggies […]

NCAA FootballNorth Carolina A&T football looks to bring championship swagger to CAA

North Carolina A&T football looks to bring a championship culture and swagger in its first year in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). The Aggies, led by head coach Vincent Brown, now compete in the CAA after a two-year stint in the Big South. Brown is already familiar with the CAA conference after serving as a […]

HBCUNorth Carolina A&T football lands pair of dynamic playmakers in recruiting haul

North Carolina A&T football continues to get comfortable in the Big South Conference and are in prime position to compete for the league title again next season. However, the Aggies’ plans run deep into the future, as they added two promising offensive recruits for the 2024 class. Quarterback Ty’Ray Davis and jack-of-all-trades Corbin Wilson committed […]

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