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HBCU legends get Black College Football Hall of Fame call

Several great players, coaches and an important contributor from HBCUs will be honored this coming June. The Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes Rudy Hubbard (Florida A&M), Tyrone Poole (Fort Valley State), Eddie Robinson Jr. (Alabama State), Nick Collins (Bethune-Cookman), Jimmy Smith (Jackson State), and Steve Wyche (Howard). The announcement was […]

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Reunited and it feels so good: Jackson State and Tennessee State to renew football rivalry this coming season

The Jackson State/Tennessee State separation didn’t last very long, thank goodness. Tuesday morning, both schools announced that they will resume their football rivalry Saturday Aug. 29 in the John A. Merritt Classic at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. “The John A. Merritt Classic provides the perfect stage to renew our rivalry with Jackson State,” Tennessee

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The Chris Paul HBCU Classic tips off Thursday. Here’s a look at who’s playing.

Chris Paul may not be an active NBA player at the moment, but he remains active in contributing to HBCU basketball. The annual Chris Paul HBCU Classic takes place Thursday Dec. 18 and Friday Dec. 19 at Atlanta’s Gateway Center Arena. The morning session will be streamed on ESPN Plus and the evening session will

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HBCU Sports’ final 2025 Ultimate Division I Football Poll

The 2025 HBCU  season was an exciting one from start to finish, and the HBCU Sports’ final Ultimate Division I football poll reflects the best of the best. So without further delay, here is the last top 10 for 2025. 1. South Carolina State (10-3) Last Week: Defeated Prairie View A&M 40-38 in the Cricket

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The Celebration Bowl has had some great moments. Here are the 10 best

The 10th anniversary of the Cricket Celebration Bowl takes place on Saturday. The game that determines the HBCU football national champion began as a risky alternative to the FCS playoffs but has become the official kickoff for college football’s bowl season. To celebrate a decade of the Celebration Bowl, we’ve compiled a list of the

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Jackson State All-SWAC running back Ahmad Miller enters transfer portal

Following Jackson State’s SWAC championship loss to Prairie View A&M, star running back Ahmad Miller has announced he is entering the transfer portal with at least two years of eligibility remaining. Miller, brother of former Jackson State All-SWAC linebacker Aubrey Miller, committed to play for the Tigers out of high school in 2023. He had

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Will Jackson State QB JaCobian Morgan play in SWAC championship Game?

Will “The General” be ready to lead Jackson State in the SWAC Championship Game? The health and playing status of veteran quarterback JaCobian Morgan remains one of the biggest questions leading up to the Tigers’ matchup on Saturday versus SWAC West champion Prairie View. “He’s been moving around as best he can,” head coach T.C.

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Prairie View wants to prove it ‘earned the right’ to be in SWAC title game

Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson isn’t interested in the past. His focus is squarely on the challenge ahead — facing the defending HBCU national champion Jackson State University, for a berth in the Celebration Bowl. “You know, getting too caught up in all-time series and things — a lot of our guys weren’t even alive

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Jackson State makes it back-to-back SWAC East Division championships

For the second consecutive season and fourth time in the last five seasons, Jackson State owns the SWAC East. The Tigers survived a fourth-quarter rally by Alcorn State to win 27-21 in the regular-season finale on Saturday. Freshman quarterback Jared Lockhart threw for one score and ran for another to pace the Tigers (9-2, 7-1

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HBCU Chris-tal ball: Playoff and championship football highlights Week 13

Lucky Week Number 13 of HBCU Football promises to be a special one; five Division II HBCUs are in postseason action, the MEAC title will be decided and the SWAC will likely know who plays in the championship game by the close of business Saturday.  The games aren’t as plentiful, but the importance has multiplied,

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