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See who DeSean Jackson has added to the Delaware State football roster this winter

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DeSean Jackson has hit the transfer portal hard after the Delaware State football team was hit by a few losses themselves. Late last week, the Hornets announced 18 new signees, including several athletes from HBCUs. Headlining this class is Mississippi Valley State transfer Tyler Hunt, expected to give a boost to the offensive line following […]

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Quinn Gray’s announces Florida A&M coaching staff additions ahead of 2026 season

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In addition to the announcement of their 2026 football schedule, Florida A&M Rattlers’ head coach Quinn Gray has also announced some of the personnel added to his coaching staff. The most notable addition is defensive coordinator Ryan Lewis, who most will remember from his time in a similar role at Alabama State from 2022 to

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The fastest man at the East-West Shrine Bowl is an HBCU All-American

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South Carolina State defensive back Jarod Washington is turning heads at the East-West Shrine Bowl. And this time it is the stopwatch doing most of the talking. The Bulldogs star has been officially identified as the fastest player at the prestigious all-star event, posting the week’s top verified tracking number in Frisco, Texas. Using Zebra

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Florida A&M Quinn Gray era to feature former school and HBCU national champs

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Florida A&M University unveiled a tradition-heavy and 2026 football schedule that features a date with Quinn Gray Sr.’s former team and the HBCU national champions. The Rattlers will kick off the campaign at home on Aug. 29, hosting Albany State at Bragg Memorial Stadium in a season opener that sets the stage for a schedule featuring nine Florida-based games,

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South Carolina State coordinator moving on after HBCU title season

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South Carolina State defensive coordinator Jordan Odaffer is stepping away from the Bulldogs after a whirlwind six‑year run that spanned two HBCU programs and produced multiple conference and national championships. The veteran coach, who arrived in Orangeburg with head coach Chennis Berry after building a dominant “Purple Swarm” defense at Benedict College, said his decision

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Here is everyone in Super Bowl LX with an HBCU connection

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Championship Sunday has concluded in the NFL Playoffs, which means we now know who will be in Santa Clara, playing in Super Bowl LX. The AFC champion New England Patriots punched their ticket to their 11th Super Bowl in franchise history after taking down the Denver Broncos 10-7 in the conference title game. They will

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Former Grambling standout, North Carolina A&T head coach Lee Fobbs passes away

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Lee Fobbs, who played for Eddie Robinson and won a Celebration Bowl as an assistant coach with his son Broderick at Grambling, died Saturday at 75 years old, according to a report by KSLA 12 News Sports Director Chris Demirdijan. Fobbs played for Robinson during the first two of five straight SWAC titles in 1971

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HBCU football programs agree to meet for first time in 40 years in 2026

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Tennessee State and Morgan State are set to revive an old HBCU football rivalry, as the programs have agreed to a home-and-home series beginning in the 2026 season. The Tigers will host the Bears on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, then travel to Baltimore for the return matchup in the 2027

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SWAC co-leaders collide: B-CU hosts Jackson State in first-place showdown

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In a clash of SWAC co-leaders, both riding hot streaks, Bethune-Cookman hosts Jackson State in a battle for first place in the league. What’s on the line Both teams enter 4-1 in conference play (tied for first with Florida A&M), with Bethune-Cookman at 7-11 overall after rallying for an 87-82 overtime road win at Arkansas-Pine

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