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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 […]

Following a successful season as a first-time head coach, Jackson State’s T.C. Taylor spoke about their current football roster and recruitment progress, along with some insights into their spring training regiment. The Jackson State football X account posted a video of Taylor in a press conference giving updates on the program’s current situation. He started […]

Former Texas Southern and Jackson State receiver Quay Davis is on the move yet again, transferring to the reigning SWAC and Celebration Bowl Champion Florida A&M Rattlers. Davis announced his decision to move to Tallahassee on his Instagram page.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Quay davis (@wakemup2) Davis first […]

The 2023 HBCU Homecoming Season was truly memorable, with excitement both on the football field and in the yards of various institutions. Star-studded concert lineups, celebrity appearances, and classic moments like Edward Waters’ game-winning touchdown against Tuskegee made last year’s festivities unforgettable. Homecoming 2023 also saw us come together as an HBCU family, uplifting Morgan […]

T.C. Taylor and the Jackson State Tigers are filling their need at defensive coordinator internally by promoting Torenzo Quinn. Their former defensive coordinator, Jonathan Bradley, took the same position at South Alabama. Quinn will step into his new role after serving as the defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator, according to Zach Barnett […]

In the third installment of the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl, Team Gaither, led by the injured North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard, outlasted Team Robinson, 10-6. The game, which took place in New Orleans, LA, at Tulane University’s Yulman Stadium, ended the week of HBCU festivities in the city. The third edition of the HBCU […]

Jackson State is adding Florida graduate Assistant Defensive Coach Kali James Jr. as the program’s defensive line coach per a report by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Jackson State is expected to name Kali James as the next defensive line coach. James spent the past two seasons with the Gators James played defensive tackle at Tuskegee […]

On Monday, Feb. 20, athletes across multiple conferences and divisions congregated in New Orleans, LA to participate in the 2024 NFL HBCU Combine. Players from every position performed in typical combine tests and did separate drills in front of NFL scouts in preparation for the Draft in April. Canadian Football League scouts also attended the […]

Despite Deion Sanders‘ departure from Jackson State in December 2022, the Tigers continue to endure the financial repercussions of a decision influenced by the now-head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. Per a report by the Clarion Ledger, Jackson State had to pay $800,000 to settle a lawsuit with Summitt Management Corporation. The lawsuit was filed […]

Auburn University is expected to hire Jackson State offensive coordinator Maurice Harris, according to FCS Football Central’s Zach McKinnell. Harris and Freeze have a long history together after working with each other at Liberty, Ole Miss, and Arkansas State. Jackson State offensive coordinator Maurice Harris is expected to join Hugh Freeze’s staff at Auburn Harris […]

The turn of the 1970’s was a seminal moment for HBCU players who were selected to go to the next level. The late ’60s and early ’70’s saw the formation of all-time great HBCU teams such as the 1974 Jackson State squad led by Robert Hill. That team featured three future Pro Football Hall of […]

Every season, HBCU and other FCS schools will schedule games against a Power 5 conference opponents in football matchups known as “Money Games.” The smaller schools get paid a guaranteed lump sum of money, typically in the six-figure range. Despite the cash influx, the games themselves are not very competitive. Though the matchups can result […]

Jackson State’s Vice President and Athletic Director Ashley Robinson and university president Marcus L. Thompson are in line for a significant award. The two will be recipients of the Diamond Award Excellence in Leadership from the Not Alone Foundation. The foundation focuses on promoting awareness around kidney disease through mediums of entertainment, wellness, and arts […]

The Jackson State Tigers announced their 2024 football schedule with a video and a rather bold set of predictions. The video shows drone fly-bys of their football stadium and atmosphere as the names of the teams pop up on the screen. At the end of the video, they even included the dates of the SWAC […]

Head coach T.C. Taylor and the Jackson State Tigers made a splash in the coaching realm by bringing back former Tiger Javancy Jones onto the staff. Jones will serve as the special team’s coordinator and outside linebackers coach. Previously, Jones was the defensive coordinator for Lewisville High School. The team won three state championships in […]

DJ Stevens, the impressive wide receiver for the Jackson State Tigers, declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Stevens posted a well-received heartfelt message on his ‘X’ page, in which he thanked his coaches, teammates, and all the Jackson State fans. “Next I would like to thank all the coaches that no only helped me grow […]

Willie Simmons shocked the HBCU world when he departed Florida A&M to become running back coach at Duke University. Although Florida A&M fans as well as HBCU football fans in general are confounded by the move, Simmons has been met with almost unanimous love and support for his future. However, the support for the departing […]

Three-star running back Nate Blout flipped his commitment from the University of Louisiana-Monroe to Jackson State for a major reason. According to 247Sports, Blout had offers from Arkansas State and Central Arkansas along with the University of Louisiana-Monroe, committing to the Warhawks on July 28th. However, he officially committed with Jackson State on National Signing […]

The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced their inductees into the Class of 2024. The seven black college greats that will be inducted into the Hall of Fame from a group of 28 Finalists that were determined by the selection committee for the organization. 🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Introducing the Black College Football Hall of Fame […]

Jackson State standout offensive lineman Evan Henry has entered the transfer portal, per an announcement on his social media accounts. Henery said in the announcement on his Twitter/X profile, “First I want to thank MY LORD AND SAVIOR for everything I wouldn’t be them man I am without him and I want to thank Jackson […]

Jackson State has seen success on the field and the court this year but the Tiger student-athletes are also succeeding off of it. Jackson State Associate Athletic Director of Compliance posted a graphic on Twitter/X reporting that Jackson State’s student-athletes have an 89% graduation success rate (GSR), which is the third highest in Mississippi and […]

After initially entering the transfer portal, Jackson State standout receiver Seven McGee announced his decision to return to the school for his senior year. “After a great talk with Coach Taylor I’ll be staying and finishing my senior year at Jackson state go tigers!” McGee wrote on his announcement on ‘X’. After a great talk […]

Jackson State football does not currently have a stronghold on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) the way it did while Deion Sanders was at the helm, but it still enjoyed another winning season and finished near the top of the league standings under first-year head coach T.C. Taylor. Though, there is a reality in which […]

Jackson State football placekicker Leilani Armenta has made the decision to step away from soccer to pursue football full-time. Armenta released a letter of her intentions to continue her football career and focus on it full-time via her social media accounts. Her statement read, “I would like to thank God, my parents and everyone who […]

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 […]

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 […]