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Howard head football coach Larry Scott and his staff prepared for every viable scenario leading into Saturday’s Orange Blossom Classic against Florida A&M. The one with the most on the line turned out to be the most successful as sophomore place kicker Matt Conord booted a 43-yard field goal as time expired to give the […]
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Howard placekicker Matt Conord transferred from Division II Chowan, and his services were required late in Saturday’s Orange Blossom Classic. The sophomore came through with a 43-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Bison to a stunning 10-9 victory over Florida A&M, gaining some measure of revenge for the Rattlers’ 2023 Celebration Bowl
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Howard University head football coach Larry Scott isn’t running from last season’s disappointing finish. In fact, he’s embracing it — and resetting everything from the ground up. Coming off a 4–8 campaign in 2024, including a 1–4 mark in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) play, the Bison were picked to finish fifth again in this year’s
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The long wait for the start of the 2025 HBCU football season is finally over, as we have now reached the first full weekend of games. Among the most exciting games taking place during the opening weekend are a highly anticipated coaching debut, the renewal of a fierce SWAC rivalry, and a clash between defending
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With the NFL Preseason in the rearview, it is time for teams to make some tough decision, making cuts to meet the league’s 53-man roster requirement, including several HBCU football players. Here is an up-to-the-second update on the status of each HBCU athlete in NFL camps. Status Signed to 53-Man Roster QB Shedeur Sanders (Jackson
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Across its two-decade history, the MEAC/SWAC Challenge has delivered some of the greatest moments in HBCU football, with unforgettable plays, dramatic upsets, and record-breaking feats that have electrified fans year after year. These top 20 moments showcase the essence of competition between both conferences, highlighting both legendary individual performances and game-defining team achievements. From heart-stopping
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Ben Vinson III, the 18th president of Howard University, will step down at the end of the month, ending a tenure that began in 2023. The university officially announced Vinson’s departure on August 22, 2025, just days after the start of the new academic year. Vinson’s last day as president will be August 31, 2025,
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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,
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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
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The Chicago Bears made their preseason debut, playing the Miami Dolphins to a 24-24 tie. The game featured an HBCU star returning to the football field after suffering a serious injury the previous year. Former Howard running back Ian Wheeler lit up the Bears’ backfield, recording 20 rushing yards on seven attempts and a 14-yard
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