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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 […]

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 […]

The DC/Baltimore Rivalry is one that many people do not talk about enough. Whether that is over who is truly in the DMV, who has better slang, who made New Balances poppin, or even who the better HBCU is between Howard University and Morgan State University.  This Saturday, the rivalry takes center stage as arguably […]

We’re reaching the end of the season and there are so many clinching scenarios for different MEAC programs in December. It’s moments like these that make College Football one of the most thrilling and nail-biting extravaganzas in the world. But the MEAC Conference, despite facing setbacks with the departure of Hampton, North Carolina A&T, FAMU, […]

In a surprising turn of events, Howard pulled off a huge win against North Carolina Central, with a resounding 50-20 victory. This highly anticipated match showcased the skills of two standout teams in the MEAC Conference. Earlier in the afternoon, the South Carolina State Bulldogs faced a tough loss against the Morgan State Bears, setting […]

The much-anticipated Aeneas Williams Award semifinalists have been revealed per a statement by several HBCUs that have players featured. The list features several defensive stars that have stood out this football season. The award is named after the legendary football star who played for Southern University from 1998-1990. He was drafted by the Cardinals with […]

Kansas City Chiefs players Joshua Williams & Bryan Cook reflected on their journies from their HBCUs to the NFL in a feature report on Andscape written by William C. Rhoden. The win comes after the Chiefs’s 21-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday. Williams & Cook had different paths to the […]

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference witnessed a fierce battle for positioning, with Howard and South Carolina State vying for dominance. A win for Howard would have solidified their tie for first place with North Carolina Central, while South Carolina State sought to shake up the standings and improve their conference record to 2-1. As you might […]

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 […]

Howard University secured another clutch victory against Delaware State, winning 17-10 and extending their undefeated streak in the MEAC. The Bison’s next formidable challenge awaits them on November 11th against North Carolina Central. Notably, this game marked Delaware State head coach Lee Hull’s first encounter with Howard University, having previously served as their offensive coordinator […]

The scorching October heat foreshadowed a hard-fought battle, with both teams struggling to reach 20 points by the game’s end. Such contests suit the Howard University Bison well, as they emerged victorious with a 17-10 triumph over the Delaware State Hornets on October 28th in Dover, DE, securing a 2-0 record in conference play this […]

The ratings for the most recent ESPNU broadcasted HBCUs for last week are in and it’s oddly low. SportsMediaWatch reports that the Thursday evening broadcast of North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State drew 27,000 linear television viewers and the Saturday afternoon broadcast of Howard’s homecoming game vs. Hampton drew 25,000 viewers. Compared to the non-HBCU […]

Howard University concluded their homecoming in spectacular fashion by defeating MEAC rival Norfolk State 27-23. The Spartans aimed to spoil the Bison’s homecoming weekend, but the Bison prevailed. Notable attendees included Lance Gross, a renowned actor, and Howard alumnus, as well as AJ Calloway, a former host of BET’s 106 & Park. The game started […]

Howard University is celebrating the 1993 Bison football team during this year’s homecoming per a statement by the institution. The 1993 Howard Bison, led by former head coach Steve Wilson and then-quarterback Jay Walker, is one of the best teams in the history of the institution as they went undefeated in the 1993 season. Their […]

Tennessee State’s football team is now set to play both Howard University and Mississippi Valley State University in the next two years. TSU and MVSU agreed to a single game deal, while Howard consented to a home-and-home series against the Tigers. TSU reportedly paid MVSU $100,ooo to play the Tigers in Nashville. The game, known […]

The Harvard University Crimson rolled past the Howard University Bison 48-7 in Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the two academic powerhouses. The game marked the third straight matchup between the two programs. The Crimson were dominant within the run game as they ran for a total of 364 yards on the day off of just 47 […]

Eden James is a name that has been gaining recognition in college football. He is known for his impressive skills as a running back for the Howard Bison, but he’s also known as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James. Eden James is a rising star in the HBCU scene, following in […]

The Howard University Bison steamrolled Robert Morris University 35-10 in a bounce-back win with Ian Wheeler leading the way with 215 all-purpose yards and Quinton Williams throwing for 170 yards off of 13 pass completions.  Robert Morris gained only 178 yards through the air with Anthony Chiccitt completing 25 of 39 passing and throwing one […]

Howard University alumni organization The Mecca Collective has partnered with myNILpay to launch a NIL Collective for Bison student-athletes, per a release published by HBCU Gameday. myNILpay is a patent-pending digital platform that allows fans and supporters to pay student-athletes directly which is in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. The partnership is the first […]

Hampton University student athletes are facing eligibility issues per a report by Michael Sauls of the Virginia Pilot. Several of the athletes facing eligibility issues are Hampton football players. Hampton University Anthony Henderson announced the issues on Friday and confirmed to the Virginia Pilot that “double-digit” members of the football team did not play against […]

Although Eastern Michigan won their game over Howard University on Friday night,  the Bison impressed the HBCU football world.  Many wondered could the Bison could pull off another upset the ilk of what the team did against UNLV in 2017. To start the game, it didn’t seem likely. Eastern Michigan bolted out to the early […]

College football upsets are few and far between but an analyst believes that Howard University can upset Eastern Michigan in their season opener this Friday. Stats Perform FCS senior editor Craig Hayley published his list of games to watch that could result in an upset win for an FCS team. He ranked Howards’s matchup with […]

As college football is set to kick off this weekend, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid has released a list of the top 10 HBCU prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft. Reed has experience in the HBCU sector as a North Carolina Central alumnus who served as a quarterback for the Eagles from 2010-2013. Reid’s […]

If there’s one retired NFL player and HBCU alumnus whose word resonates deeply with future NFL players, it’s Antoine Bethea. In a strong message for HBCU players who hope to make it to the NFL someday, Bethea said that they should be ready at all times, per HBCU GAMEDAY’s Steven J. Gaither. He also reiterated […]