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As one of the leaders in FCS attendance annually, Jackson State has made the most of its stay at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. A renewed push for funding could bring JSU football games closer to campus. Mississippi Rep. Robert Johnson introduced House Bill 117 on Jan. 7, “advocating for $40 million to be appropriated out […]
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North Carolina A&T defensive standout Aaron Harris has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, becoming the latest HBCU athlete to position himself for the next level after a standout run with the Aggies. Harris announced his decision following a strong season anchoring the secondary at North Carolina A&T, continuing the program’s tradition of developing
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Nelson Peterson Jr., younger brother of former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play quarterback for Texas Southern University. The 6-2, 190-pound dual-threat signal-caller from Forney High School in Texas committed during the early signing period on Dec. 3, 2025, joining five other high school signees and two junior
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Tennessee State has loaded up its 2026 schedule with four intriguing HBCU opponents that feature renewed rivalries, home attractions, and road tests. So, how well — or not — will Tennessee State do during its Black College Football gauntlet this fall? We predict the outcome of each game and provide a score. Tennessee State vs.
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The Alabama State Hornets and Tuskegee Golden Tigers will keep one of Black college football’s most storied rivalries on the Thanksgiving menu a little longer. Alabama State announced Wednesday that the schools have agreed to extend the Turkey Day Classic through the 2026 season. Alabama State will host Tuskegee in the 2026 edition of the
Oldest HBCU football rivalry gets just a one-year series extension for now Read More »
Howard University football will walk straight into the heart of the sport’s brightest spotlight. First-year coach Ted White and the Bison will travel to Bloomington to face defending FBS national champion Indiana on Saturday, Sept. 5. For the Bison, the trip to Memorial Stadium is more than a lucrative guarantee game; it is a statement
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The coaching staffs for the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl have been announced, and it features several significant HBCU representatives on both sides. The NFC, led by Hall of Fame wide receiver and Mississippi Valley State alum Jerry Rice as head coach, will see Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson serve as Offensive Coordinator. Jackson is
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Alabama A&M has added a quarterback who previously spent time at a Power 4 program to their roster. Bekkam Kritza, who spent last season with Big Ten member Penn State, announced his commitment to the Bulldogs football program on social media Monday afternoon. Grateful Let’s work! pic.twitter.com/nLG33KQJeV — Bekkem Kritza (@stretch2025) January 26, 2026 Kritza,
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Tennessee State and Florida A&M are set to rekindle one of HBCU football’s cornerstone rivalries. The meeting, to be played on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, will mark the 56th all-time contest between the programs and their first clash since 2017, renewing a series that has long helped shape the national profile of Black college football.
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Howard University and Alabama A&M will usher in the 2026 HBCU football season under the national spotlight when they meet in the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge. Scheduled to be played in Atlanta on Aug. 29, the matchup places two proud programs center stage of HBCU football’s first major nationally televised showcase of the new campaign. Howard’s
HBCU football primetime season opener to feature teams on the comeback Read More »
