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As the season progresses, HBCU football at the Division I level will continue to produce storylines and results worthy of recognition, discussion, and critique. That includes this week’s HBCU Sports Ultimate D-I poll, in which the top stayed the same, the middle experienced some movement, and one school made its way back into the top […]
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Florida A&M earned a commanding 24-6 victory over Southern University. From special teams heroics to defensive stops, the Rattlers made their mark early and never looked back. It was the Rattler’s 22nd consecutive win at Bragg Memorial Stadium, the second-longest active home victory streak in the FCS. “We don’t lose in Bragg,” said quarterback Daniel
‘We don’t lose in Bragg’: How Florida A&M extended home win-streak vs Southern Read More »
At this point in the SWAC schedule, it was figured that by the time Florida A&M and Southern met in Tallahassee, one team would be on top in its division while the other would be fighting to stay in the race. Who would have thought Florida A&M would be looking up in the SWAC East
Florida A&M and Southern have a lot to prove in intriguing SWAC matchup Read More »
Week 8 of HBCU football proved to be the first week where we saw some separation in the SWAC, SIAC, and CIAA, which makes this week’s prediction slate more challenging, but I’m built for this…I think. Either way, this week features the beginning of MEAC play in full, more heavyweight bouts in the CIAA and
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After being beaten by Jackson State 35-21 on Saturday, Florida A&M head coach James Colzie was asked whether he was concerned about the Rattlers rush defense (or lack thereof). Though the first-year coach said he thought the defense “held on pretty well” against Jackson State, FAMU missed too many tackles, was pushed out of gaps,
What’s up with the Florida A&M run defense? Why it has struggled and the possible fix Read More »
One of the largest men on the field decided the outcome in what was billed as the biggest game on the HBCU football calendar between Florida A&M and Jackson State. On a third-and-8 with 3:34 remaining in regulation, JSU defensive lineman Tru Thompson — all 281 pounds of him — burst through the FAMU offensive
Opportunistic Jackson State overcomes Florida A&M late to take SWAC East lead Read More »
Everything is right in front of both Florida A&M and Jackson State. The outright lead in the SWAC East will be at stake, as will the inside track on a possible berth in the SWAC championship game and a clearer path to the Celebration Bowl. That’s what is at stake when the Rattlers and Tigers
Why everything will be on the line when Florida A&M and Jackson State tangle on Saturday Read More »
Week 6 saw business as usual for the top two in our HBCU Sports Ultimate Division I football poll, as well as a few teams making a case to slide up – and in one case, back into – the rankings. Let’s take a look at the poll heading into what promises to be another
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Week 5 was a fun one in HBCU football, but it was by the letter for the most part, as teams with home-field and talent advantages won out. That meant a return to form for HBCU Sports’ intrepid weekly predictions expert (me) and not a moment too soon. Before we take a look at Week
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A hurricane’s remnants notwithstanding, Week 5 of HBCU Division I football held true to form in some cases. Others weren’t so lucky. As we prepare for what promises to be an intense Week 6, here’s the new Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I poll. 1. North Carolina Central (3-2) The Eagles were dominant in the Circle
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