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The return of Andrew Body is nearly complete. Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. indicated that Body will likely be the starting quarterback when the Hornets play at UAB on Aug. 28. “I think Body is showing that he can do it and we kind of knew that, so it’s trending towards Body,” Robinson […]
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Tennessee State football suffered a huge blow this weekend as sophomore defensive back Camani Cobbs announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal, just 13 days before the Tigers’ opening game against North Carolina A&T. I will be entering the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility. Thank you Tennessee State University for allowing me
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As MEAC play doesn’t begin until October, the conference’s six football members will have a heavy slate of non-conference games to get through before then. Here’s our look at each MEAC team’s non-conference schedule for the 2025 season. Delaware State Non-conference schedule: at Delaware Aug. 28, vs. Albany Sept. 6, vs. Bowie State Sept. 13,
Grading the 2025 MEAC football non-conference schedules from good to meh Read More »
Jennifer Constuble, who led Alabama State’s first-ever women’s flag football team, has stepped down after one season. Constuble, who took over the new program last year, guided the Hornets through their inaugural campaign, laying the groundwork for the development of women’s flag football at ASU. Athletic department officials expressed their appreciation for Constuble’s efforts in
Jennifer Constuble, HBCU women’s flag football coach leaves program after one season Read More »
Alabama A&M is not quite there yet with just two weeks before the Bulldogs play at SEC opponent Arkansas. The defense had gotten the better of the offense through much of fall camp, but there were signs of encouragement that the team was rounding into shape during the last team scrimmage before the regular season
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A Fresh Start for Ryan Pellum Delaware State University is turning heads this season after head coach DeSean Jackson—the former NFL Pro Bowler now leading the Hornets—brought in a high-profile transfer. Ryan Pellum, once a four-star wide receiver at Oregon, is officially getting a second chance to prove himself at an HBCU. For Pellum, the
DeSean Jackson Gives Former Oregon Four-Star Receiver a Second Chance at Delaware State Read More »
This edition of the HBCU Sports Podcast with Kenn Rashad featured a live conversation with John Grant, Executive Director of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and the Celebration Bowl. Grant, who has led ESPN’s two signature HBCU football properties for nearly a decade, pulled back the curtain on how these showcase matchups come together—and why they matter
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In an exciting announcement for HBCU football fans, John Grant, Executive Director of the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge and Celebration Bowl, revealed that Jackson State University will face Norfolk State University in the 2028 HBCU conference clash. The MEAC/SWAC Challenge, a premier football event showcasing top teams from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Southwestern Athletic
Michael Vick and Norfolk State slated for future clash with HBCU national champs Read More »
The Bayou Classic has always been about more than just football. It’s a clash of cultures, a celebration of pride, and for Grambling State and Southern University, it’s the ultimate test of bragging rights. This year, the Tigers are turning up the intensity with a uniform that’s as fierce as their rivalry. When Grambling takes
‘Kings of the Bayou’: Grambling State adds new uniform to iconic football brand Read More »
Though we usually have a good idea of which teams could be contenders for a Celebration Bowl berth, unpredictable sleepers often make a run to Atlanta. South Carolina State, with a new head coach and several Division II transfers, won the MEAC. Two years ago, that team was Howard. Who could be the sleeper from
Celebration Bowl 2025 sleepers: 6 HBCU football underdogs to watch Read More »
