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Former Bethune-Cookman All-SWAC return specialist Darnell Deas has passed away

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According to sources familiar with the matter, former Bethune-Cookman All-SWAC return specialist Darnell Deas has passed away. An official cause of death has not been made available to the public. Deas played for Bethune-Cookman in each of the team’s first four seasons as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) from 2021-2024. He made […]

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“Florida Classic Funding Amid HBCU Policy Tensions”

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The halftime show at the Florida Classic brought more than entertainment. Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis presented a ceremonial check representing over $76 million in educational funding for Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The moment carried weight beyond its dollar figure, arriving as Florida’s higher education landscape

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Most attended games from Week 12 of the HBCU football season

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The penultimate week of the final full slate of the 2025 HBCU football season in the Division I ranks sees Texas Southern’s clash with Southern in Baton Rouge top the list of most-attended games in Week 12. Texas Southern vs. Southern: 24,679 Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman: 23,348 Florida A&M vs. Alabama A&M: 14,677 Albany State

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The Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I Football Poll (Week 12)

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HBCU Football saw some changes at the bottom, but the top teams stayed consistent. Those results are reflected in the HBCU Sports’ Week 12 Ultimate Division I Football Poll, and here’s how it looks heading into another pivotal weekend. 1. Jackson State (8-2) Last Week: Defeated Bethune-Cookman 28-13 Up Next: vs. Alcorn State Saturday Nov.

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5 Games to Watch in Week 12 of the HBCU football season

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Week 12 of the HBCU football season is highlighted by a pair of championship games in the two HBCU Division II conferences. The MEAC has a pair of contests that could set up an unofficial championship game next weekend, while the SWAC hosts a East division matchup that could shake up the standings. Here are

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HBCU Chris-tal ball: Championships to be decided in Week 12

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HBCU Football Week 12 gives us championship games, key conference battles and maybe a surprise or two. Your friendly neighborhood HBCU football prognosticator has your predictions for what promises to be a fun weekend of football. As usual, before we pick this week’s game, let’s look back at Week 11’s predictions. Week 11 Record: 23-8

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The Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I Football Poll (Week 11)

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HBCU Football’s Week 11 got us closer to the finish line but the top teams in the HBCU Sports’ Ultimate Division I poll are holding their positions…for the most part. Check out the movement in this week’s poll. 1. Jackson State (7-2) Last Week: Defeated Mississippi Valley State 42-3 Up Next: vs Bethune-Cookman Saturday Nov.

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HBCU Chris-tal ball: Championship contenders look to establish themselves in Week 11

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The 2025 HBCU Football season is winding down as the CIAA and SIAC close their regular season business in Week 11 while MEAC and SWAC schools continue to jockey for position in races that promise to go down to the finish. With that in mind, your friendly neighborhood HBCU football prognosticator has his work cut

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The Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I Football Rankings (Week 10)

Week 10 of HBCU Football didn’t give us many surprises, but there is some movement in the HBCU Sports’ Ultimate Division I poll. 1. Jackson State (6-2) Last Week: Defeated Florida A&M 41-16 Up Next: at Mississippi Valley State Saturday Nov. 8 No JaCobian Morgan, no problem for the defending HBCU national champs as they

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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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