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Why celebrity football hires don’t automatically work at HBCUs

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Over the past few years, HBCU football has found itself at the center of a national conversation driven by increased visibility, celebrity, and expectations. Big names arrive. Attention follows. And too often, success is assumed. During the HBCU Sports New Year’s Eve Pod-a-Thon, South Alabama assistant coach and former Grambling State head coach Broderick Fobbs […]

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What HBCU fans miss: Dr. Kenyatta Cavil on NIL, metrics, and leadership

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For more than two decades, Dr. Kenyatta Cavil has operated in spaces most fans never see, quietly shaping conversations around HBCU athletics from behind the scenes. In a wide-ranging discussion with Kenn Rashad during the HBCU Sports 12-hour Pod-a-Thon, Cavil unpacked the realities of NIL, leadership, and decision-making in Black college athletics, explaining why emotion

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What five years in the SWAC revealed about FAMU athletics

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Five years after Florida A&M University made the move from the MEAC to the SWAC, the conversation around Rattler athletics has shifted from early excitement and adjustment to accountability and reflection. In this conversation during HBCU Sports’ 12-hour Pod-a-Thon, FAMU insider Brian Fulford takes a measured look at what those five years have revealed about

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Who were the top SWAC football players in 2025? What about coach? Our winners

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The 2025 SWAC football season was defined by record-breaking offenses, dominant defenses, and a coaching resurgence that reshaped the league’s pecking order. Dynamic quarterbacks powered high-scoring attacks, while disruptive defenders authored game-changing plays each week. Special teams units electrified stadiums with precise kicking, booming punts, and breathtaking returns. Steely leadership on the sidelines sparked winning

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Why Jackson State QB JaCobian Morgan is HBCU football’s new standard

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Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan proved he is the premier player in HBCU football with a stellar performance in Saturday’s 38-34 win over Alabama State. In a game with stakes that would decide the SWAC East championship, a possible shot at the Celebration Bowl, and the Deacon Jones trophy, Morgan rose to the occasion in

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Thrilling HBCU football finish leaves fans wanting more. End SWAC divisions?

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A Jackson State defensive goal-line stand on the game’s final play against Alabama State on Saturday likely guaranteed the Tigers another SWAC East title. With that comes a berth in the conference championship game and a possible trip to the Celebration Bowl. For Alabama State, which came up two yards short, they no longer control

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Breaking down Body vs. Morgan ahead of HBCU football’s biggest game

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Andrew Body and Jacobian Morgan are set to face off in what is probably the biggest game of the HBCU football season. The spotlight falls squarely on the two dynamic quarterbacks, each looking to make a statement for their respective teams, Alabama State and Jackson State, in a matchup that will decide which team wins

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Meet Diego Ryland, the unsung hero of Virginia Union’s championship team

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The Virginia Union Panthers‘ remarkable ascent to championship contention has been a story of consistency, trust, and belief. While many will rightfully credit head coach Dr. Alvin Parker, who was hired to take over the team in 2018, for the Panthers’ success, an unheralded name that has played a significant role is associate head coach

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Who has stood out — bad and good — after HBCU football’s first month

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As the calendar turns to October, the storylines of the 2025 HBCU football season are coming into focus across stadiums from the SWAC to the MEAC and beyond. From surprise contenders and dominant stars to shifting conference landscapes, here are five critical lessons revealed through the season’s opening five weeks. Andrew Body has set the

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Ultimate HBCU Sports Division II Football Rankings (Week 5)

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The Division II HBCU football season is at the halfway point and there is still a lot to be decided with a major log jam at the top of the standings in the two major conferences. In the first official Division II rankings of the season, Benedict takes the top spot after retaining its status

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