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HBCU Chris-tal ball: Is Week 10 perfect for Johnson C. Smith or will Fayetteville State spoil their season again?

The final quarter of HBCU football season begins Saturday with conference games of significance across the country, especially in the CIAA and SIAC, where Championship Saturday is closer than most realize. Last week was pretty solid for your friendly neighborhood HBCU football prognosticator, but I have a bunch of questions about Week 10’s slate of […]

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HBCU receives largest ever donation from MacKenzie Scott

MacKenzie Scott’s charitable ways continue to benefit HBCUs in historical fashion. The wealthy philanthropist, who has donated billions to HBCUs, donated $38 million to Alabama State, university president Quinton T. Ross Jr. announced Monday. The gift is the largest in Alabama State University history. “Ms. Scott’s generosity affirms Alabama State University’s reputation as a catalyst

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The Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I Football Rankings (Week Nine)

HBCU football had a Saturday to remember in Week Nine, especially at the Division I level. We’ve got plenty of changes and a new addition to our HBCU Sports’ weekly rankings. 1. Jackson State (5-2) Last Week: Lost to Grambling 26-24 Up Next: at Florida A&M Saturday Nov. 1 An injury to JaCobian Morgan has

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Magic City Classic tops Week 9 attendance leaderboard

Every year, the Magic City Classic can be relied upon to produce some stellar attendance numbers and this year is no different, leading all HBCU football games in that category in Week 9. Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M: 69,372 South Carolina State vs. Norfolk State: 47,273 Grambling State vs. Jackson State: 29,655 Edward Waters vs.

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HBCU Band Poll: Which band won the 2025 Magic City Classic halftime show, Alabama A&M or Alabama State?

The 2025 edition of the Magic City Classic football game, featuring Alabama A&M and Alabama State, resulted in a convincing 56-13 win for the Hornets. The win improved Alabama State’s record to 5-2 (3-1 SWAC) to remain tied for first place in the SWAC’s East division. For Alabama A&M (4-4, 1-3 SWAC), the loss eliminates

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HBCU rivals well-rested for annual classic battle

An HBCU Classic with years of history will write another exciting chapter on Saturday, especially with both teams coming into the contest off of a bye week. Alabama State and Alabama A&M will meet in Birmingham for their yearly battle in the Magic City Classic, with kickoff set for 2:30 p.m. Central time. “It was

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The Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I Football Rankings (Week Eight)

Week Seven’s Division I HBCU football action was light, so our top 10 doesn’t move very much. The competition picks up again this weekend with the first full week of MEAC play and more SWAC games to decide who has a chance and who is playing for next year. Here’s our weekly Division I rankings.

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10 Most attended games in Week 7 of the HBCU football season

Dubbed the ‘Game of the Year,’ Jackson State’s highly anticipated homecoming clash with SWAC East rival Alabama State ranks at the top of the most attended games from Week seven of the HBCU football season. Jackson State vs. Alabama State: 44,000 Fayetteville State vs Livingstone: 30,487 South Carolina State vs. North Carolina A&T: 21,500 Alabama

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Here are the Top 5 HBCU band halftime shows from Week 6

The Battle of the Bay between Hampton and Norfolk State was the flagship HBCU football event of Week 6. Because Week 6 also marked the first week of October, it kicked off an annual trend many of us enjoy during this time of year: homecoming. This week’s top 5 HBCU band halftime shows feature performances

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HBCU Football: SWAC game of the year headlines Saturday games to watch

All eyes are on the SWAC East showdown between Jackson State and Alabama State in week seven of the HBCU footballs season in what many are dubbing the ‘Game of the Year.’ Elsewhere, the SIAC has a pair of matchups with championship implications while two contenders in the CIAA clash with a chance to taking

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