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Bowie State Names Dawson Odums as New Head Football Coach

Bowie State University has officially announced Dawson Odums as the program’s new head football coach, a move that signals a clear push to reset expectations and reestablish winning standards for the Bulldogs. The hire, confirmed in Bowie State’s official announcement, brings a veteran leader with decades of experience coaching at multiple HBCU programs into one […]

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Bowie State ready to establish ‘winning culture’ under Dawson Odums

Bowie State University is kicking off a new chapter in its football program, announcing longtime HBCU coach Dawson Odums as the Bulldogs’ next head coach. “I’m thrilled to welcome Coach Dawson Odums to the Bulldog family,” said Bowie State President Aminta H. Breaux. “He brings more than 25 years of coaching experience and has a

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HBCUs in Super Bowl history by the numbers

The biggest day in North American sports is here with the National Football League (NFL) celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl. With Super Bowl Sunday upon us, let’s do a breakdown of some historical connections between the big game and HBCUs by the numbers. 40: Super Bowl-winning teams with HBCU starters Of the

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Quinn Gray adds ex-Edward Waters coach to Florida A&M football staff

Florida A&M head coach Quinn Gray has tapped veteran HBCU coach Toriano Morgan for a key role on his first Rattlers staff, further reshaping the program at his alma mater. Morgan, most recently the offensive coordinator at Tennessee State, has agreed to join FAMU as assistant head coach, running backs coach, and recruiting coordinator, according

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Yes, an HBCU is going to play Sacramento State this season after all

Mississippi Valley State will open the 2026 football season on the road against Sacramento State, marking the first-ever meeting between the two programs. The game is scheduled for Sept. 5 in Sacramento, California, according to FBSchedules. The nonconference matchup gives the Delta Devils an early opportunity to test themselves against a program steadily climbing the

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After MEAC title push, DeSean Jackson reloads with transfer-heavy NSD class

DeSean Jackson isn’t resting on an 8-win season. The second-year coach is loading up the Delaware State roster with transfers to fill needs and elevate the program to a new level. On National Signing Day, DSU officially inked 25 new players, including 18 transfers and seven high school recruits. Among the most notable additions is

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Tennessee State adds Super Bowl MVP Richard Dent to football staff

Tennessee State football coach Reggie Barlow has added Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Dent to his staff as special advisor. Dent, a TSU alumnus and Super Bowl XX MVP, starred for the Tigers from 1979-82 under coach John Merritt, earning two-time All-America honors with 39.5 sacks. “When I took this job, I learned how

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Southern boasts ‘best’ National Signing Day class on Marshall Faulk Bayou building plan

Marshall Faulk has worn plenty of titles during his football life — All-American, NFL MVP, Hall of Famer, TV analyst. But now, as the head coach at Southern University, he’s taking on what he calls his most meaningful role yet: builder. Speaking from Super Bowl LVIII Radio Row this week, Faulk said his focus as

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Need a recap on ‘The Coach Vick Experience’ after the premiere? We got you

The docuseries premiere of The Coach Vick Experience on BET introduces Michael Vick at a major turning point as he returns to Virginia to take over as a first-time head coach at Norfolk State University. From the opening scenes, the episode frames his new role as a high-stakes experiment: can a former NFL superstar translate

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Former CIAA offensive player of the year joins Howard quarterback room

The Ted White era at Howard fittingly begins with an addition to the quarterback room. Isaiah Freeman, who starred for Lincoln (Pa.) for two seasons before transferring to Hampton last season, announced Wednesday on social media that he will be joining the Bison for the 2026 season.   View this post on Instagram   A

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