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Howard eyes redemption against Hampton

After an explosive 38-point performance against Morehouse in last week’s New York City Classic, Howard University head coach Larry Scott says the Bison are focused on one thing heading into this weekend’s rivalry matchup with Hampton: progress. “We’re not concerned about the opponent or their emotions,” Scott said during Monday’s media availability. “It’s about us […]

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DeSean Jackson is building a culture and new standard at Delaware State

In just three games, DeSean Jackson has already matched Delaware State’s total number of wins from the past two seasons combined — but for the Hornets’ first-year head coach, the job is far from done. Despite a dominant 36-14 win over Bowie State last weekend — fueled by nearly 280 yards on the ground and

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South Carolina State “Locked In” for battle with FBS opponent

After a thrilling 55–41 win over Bethune-Cookman, South Carolina State head football coach Chennis Berry praised his team’s balanced offensive attack and emphasized a renewed focus on discipline as the Bulldogs prepare to face FBS opponent South Florida. “It was a great win. To God be the glory,” Berry said during a media availability. “We

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N.C. A&T ‘can’t wait’ to get redemption against North Carolina Central

Avoiding an emotional letdown after its dramatic overtime win over Hampton will not be an issue for North Carolina A&T this week. The Aggies head into their annual rivalry game with North Carolina Central, a matchup with deep connections on both sides. Aggies head coach Shawn Gibbs, who played with current North Carolina Central coach

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HBCU athletics program is going cashless for home football games

An HBCU athletics program is soft launching a cashless system for its home football games beginning next month. Alcorn State announced Wednesday that beginning with their Oct. 4 game against Prairie View A&M, fans will be encouraged to swipe or tap credit and debit cards for tickets and concessions. “This initiative is part of Alcorn’s

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Despite 0-3 start, can these HBCU football teams compete in SWAC & MEAC?

Could the season already be over before conference play begins? That’s the question Alcorn State, Bethune-Cookman, Morgan State, Mississippi Valley State, and Texas Southern might face after starting 0-3. While being winless is not a favorable outcome, there is still a lot of football left to play. But do these teams have enough time —

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HBCU football: Did Southern find something in its third string quarterback?

In what was classified as a business trip against an FBS opponent on the road, Southern might have discovered a valued asset. Though the Jaguars were thoroughly outplayed in a 56-7 loss at Fresno State, one bright spot was the performance of backup quarterback Ashton Strother. Southern University head football coach Terrence Graves praised Strother,

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These were the most attended games in week 3 of the HBCU football season

Alcorn State’s trip to SEC country tops this list of the 10 most attended games from week three of the HBCU football season. Alcorn State vs. Mississippi State: 49,158 Norfolk State vs. Rutgers: 41,011 Southern vs. Fresno State: 37,210 Morgan State vs. Toledo: 22,846 Prairie View A&M vs. Rice: 22,260 Jackson State vs. Tuskegee: 18,642

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Cris Dishman tries ‘not to be rude’ in response to SWAC media call question

Texas Southern dropped to 0-3 on Saturday after a 31-7 loss, which second-year head coach Cris Dishman called disgusting and an effort he didn’t sign up for in postgame comments. On Monday, reporter Perry Daniels asked Dishman during the SWAC coaches’ media call to provide more details about job expectations. Daniels: “Help me comprehend the

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Hoffman’s HBCU football observations: Edward Waters is dangerous

Week three of the HBCU football season provided its fair share of intrigue with some fascinating endings that has everyone. One game in particular has fans crying foul feeling like an underdog got the short end of the stick in an emotional ending. Elsewhere, an SIAC team has put its peers on notice with a

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