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HBCU women’s track and field team make history. Here’s what they accomplished

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The North Carolina A&T women’s outdoor track and field team made history. Juniors Olivia Dowd and Spirit Morgan are heading to Eugene, Oregon, after qualifying in the women’s triple jump and high jump, respectively. Dowd became the first women’s triple jumper in school history to make the NCAA nationals. Morgan became the first female high […]

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HBCU Football Returns to ABC Primetime with 2025 MEAC/SWAC Challenge

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The 2025 HBCU football season is set to commence with a high-profile matchup as North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and Southern University face off in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge. Scheduled for Saturday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m. ET, the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC, marking a significant moment for HBCU athletics. A Showcase

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Leilani Armenta Makes History Again—First HBCU Female Kicker Signs Pro Football Contract

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Trailblazer. Champion. History-maker. Leilani Armenta just added another major milestone to her already groundbreaking football journey. The Jackson State University placekicker, who became the first woman to score in an HBCU football game, is now officially going pro. Armenta has signed with the Mississippi Panthers of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), marking yet another

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Miami Dolphins Officially Place HBCU Legend Terron Armstead on Retirement List

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Terron Armstead’s football journey has officially come full circle. The Miami Dolphins have placed the veteran offensive lineman on the Reserve/Retired list, marking the formal close of a storied 12-year NFL career that began at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff—an HBCU where Armstead’s talent first made national headlines. From SWAC Star to NFL

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Former HBCU football player of the year named to All-UFL team

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Following the conclusion of its regular season, the United Football League (UFL) announced its All-League team, featuring a notable HBCU alum. Former Tennessee State wide receiver and Deacon Jones trophy recipient Chris Rowland was named to the All-UFL team as both a receiver and return specialist. Playing in all 10 games for the DC Defenders,

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Travis Hunter named among top No. 1 football recruits this century. Where he ranked

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When Travis Hunter announced he was committing to Jackson State in 2021, it shook the college football world. Never before had an HBCU landed a high school football player of such acclaim. The landmark move resulted in Jackson State further legitimizing itself among the top destinations in the sport. “I appreciate Deion (Sanders) giving me

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SWAC football game moved from Mississippi to NFL stadium in 2025

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In a significant shake-up to the 2025  HBCU football calendar, a SWAC football matchup will be played in an NFL stadium. The Florida A&M-Mississippi Valley State game, initially scheduled for Oct. 4 in Itta Bena, Mississippi, will now be played in the heart of Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The announcement was made official during

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Former HBCU head coach to get experience at NFL training camp

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Dawson Odums, the former head coach at Norfolk State and Southern University, has been selected to join the Jacksonville Jaguars as part of the prestigious NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program. The Jaguars announced Odums’ appointment alongside two other fellows, Ari Confesor and Anthony Gaitor, as part of their offseason coaching staff additions. Odums,

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Female kicker who made HBCU football history is turning pro. And staying in school

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Leilani Armenta, the first woman to score in a Division I HBCU football game, is taking her talents to the professional level. Armenta, who played football at Jackson State, announced via social media that she will join the Mississippi Panthers of the Women’s National Football Conference. Armenta rose to national prominence after becoming the first

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HBCU football to open regular season in primetime on ABC once again

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The MEAC/SWAC Challenge is back in primetime to start the HBCU football season. North Carolina Central and Southern will kick off the season in Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. The MEAC/SWAC Challenge has become a marquee event, drawing record crowds and television audiences in recent years. Days to Go! The

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