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HBCU moves on from championship football coach after a decade at the helm

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Langston University announced Tuesday that head football coach Quinton Morgan will not return next season, ending a decade-long tenure leading the Lions program. “Coach Morgan’s service, dedication, and commitment to Langston University over the past 10 years have been greatly appreciated,” said Director of Athletics Donnita Rogers in a statement. “We thank him for his […]

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Michael Vick remains optimistic amid growing pains of first year at Norfolk State

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Michael Vick struck a candid and reflective tone as he nears his first season as head coach. Vick, the first-year Norfolk State coach, was open about the growing pains of his debut campaign, noting, “It’s been in the situation that I’m in now and, you know, going through the season, but obviously looking at the

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Is it really ‘shenanigans’ that Alabama State isn’t ranked in FCS Top 25 polls?

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Alabama State is, without question, one of the top teams in Black College Football. The Hornets (8-2, 6-1 SWAC) are tied with Jackson State for first-place in the SWAC East (though JSU holds the tiebreaker) and could – if the Tigers lose their season finale versus Alcorn State – take the division by winning out.

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Rise of SWAC West champion Prairie View has been built on belief — not boasting

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Prairie View A&M clinched the SWAC West championship and a trip to the conference title game on Saturday. However, there wasn’t much celebrating going on. “There wasn’t a lot of celebrating on Saturday,” said Panthers head coach Tremaine Jackson on Monday. “The trainers and cheerleaders took more pictures of the trophy than we did. We

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What James Colzie said about incoming FAMU athletics director John Davis

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Florida A&M head football coach James Colzie III expressed strong confidence in newly appointed athletic director John Davis. Davis, who is set to officially begin his tenure in January, is a familiar name and face to the second-year Florida A&M coach. He played defensive back at Florida State before embarking on a career in athletics

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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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A historic 5 HBCUs will compete in the Division II Football Playoffs

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The Division II Football Championship field has been announced and it features a historic five HBCU teams, including the two major Division II HBCU conference champions. This marks the most HBCU selections in the history of the Division II football tournament, having never surpassed three before this year. Here is every HBCU football team that

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Shedeur Sanders makes Cleveland Browns debut against Baltimore Ravens

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Former Jackson State star Shedeur Sanders finally stepped onto an NFL regular-season field Sunday. The rookie made his long-awaited debut for the Cleveland Browns in a tense divisional battle against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Sanders became the latest HBCU quarterback to start an NFL game, marking a milestone in both his career

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Jackson State rushing trio runs wild in win over Bethune-Cookman

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Jackson State’s ground game dominated again on Saturday. Running backs Travis Terrell Jr., Donerio Davenport, and Ahmad Miller each surpassed the 100-yard mark to carry the Tigers past Bethune-Cookman 28-13. The trio powered a 360-yard rushing effort that lifted the Tigers to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the SWAC. Terrell led the attack with 103

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