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The questions about one HBCU football classic have seemingly been answered. The Mississippi Valley State/Florida A&M contest scheduled for Oct. 4 in Atlanta was thought to be up in the air as Mercedes Benz Stadium did not have the game listed on the stadium’s events list website. That has not stopped the organizers of the […]
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HBCU football has had a profound influence on the way football is played today, with many of the game’s greatest coaches and players continuing to make their presence felt over time. In an interview with Steve Wyche on HBCUGo show “Huddle Up”, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talked about the influence of Archie Cooley
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The Buffalo Bills have added another HBCU playmaker to their preseason mix, signing former Alcorn State running back Jarveon Howard. It’s a low-risk, high-upside move that gives Buffalo a north–south runner who can punish tacklers, finish forward, and help control tempo when the weather (and game scripts) get cold late in the year. Who he
An HBCU football program has unveiled plans for a new indoor facility. Grambling State University announced Wednesday a state-of-the-art training and performance complex featuring a 70-yard climate-controlled turf field, with designated areas for sports medicine, strength training, and team preparation, to be built near Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium with a groundbreaking set for Oct.
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After a strong season in the United Football League as a member of the St. Louis Battlehawks, former Alcorn State running back Jarveon Howard is making the jump to the NFL. The former Braves back will be making his way to Western New York, playing for the reigning AFC Championship runner-up Buffalo Bills. During the
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Two former Philadelphia Eagles greats—now first-year HBCU head coaches—will meet when Norfolk State and Delaware State face off at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The post Eagles Legends Michael Vick & DeSean Jackson Set an HBCU Showdown at the Linc appeared first on HBCU Buzz.
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The SWAC projects as a grind in 2025. The SWAC East is the league’s most challenging race, with Jackson State boasting elite skill talent and preseason Offensive Player of the Year Jacobian Morgan leading the charge. Florida A&M’s veteran line and stingy defense keep the Rattlers close, while Alabama State’s health at quarterback could make the
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North Carolina Central will enter the 2025 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge with a home-field advantage against Southern. That’s because the Eagles have had a good recent relationship with Atlanta and big-time HBCU classic football games. Dating back to 2021, North Carolina Central is 2-0 in neutral-site games played in Georgia, including a MEAC/SWAC Challenge win in
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Defending SWAC West champion Southern is preparing to open their season against North Carolina Central in the annual Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta this Saturday. As far as who will be leading the Jaguar offense into battle, head coach Terrence Graves says everyone will know at the same time. “As far as naming a starting
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ESPN’s flagship morning show, “First Take,” will make history this fall, announcing its most extensive schedule of live shows from HBCU campuses and events. The program will visit four prominent campuses, shining a national spotlight on HBCU football culture and community. The tour kicks off August 28 at Norfolk State University, bringing Stephen A. Smith
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