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Yes, Jackson State can claim a Heisman winner, says Travis Hunter

2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter has been vocal about his admiration for his HBCU beginnings, where his college career began under Deion Sanders. Even after transferring to Colorado, the likely Top 5 NFL draft pick said on a recent episode of Cam Newton’s podcast that Jackson State has as much right to claim him […]

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HBCU football rivals Grambling and Jackson State to meet in Las Vegas

Grambling State and Jackson State will take their football rivalry to the bright lights of Las Vegas this fall. A source has confirmed with HBCU Sports that the two Southwestern Athletic Conference foes will face off on Oct. 25 at Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. The matchup, a showcase of HBCU

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Shedeur Sanders calls HBCU beginnings his ‘foundation’ at Shrine Bowl

After a successful run at Colorado, quarterback Shedeur Sanders is preparing for the NFL draft and will likely become a first round pick. While his name might be announced with CU, Sanders recently acknowledged his start at Jackson State University and how the HBCU experience shaped him as a football player. “HBCUs are definitely a

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HBCU national champions to play FBS opponent in 2025. Here is the payout

Jackson State is scheduled to play an in-state FBS opponent during the 2025 regular season. According to FBSchedules.com, Southern Miss. added Jackson State to its fall football schedule. The website reported the game will be played at at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Eagles will pay the Tigers a

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‘A long time coming:’ Texas Southern ends Jackson State SWAC win-streak

The Texas Southern women’s basketball team secured a significant victory against Jackson State on Thursday night. They set the tone early and won 69-54 at home. Maintaining an undefeated streak in conference play, the win places TSU at the top of the SWAC standings snapping Jackson State’s undefeated conference record. TSU also ended Jackson State’s 35-game

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Could the Southern Heritage Classic not be played in 2025? Status of the longtime HBCU event

A long-played HBCU football classic is facing another crisis as one of the mainstays has not added the game to their 2025 schedule. Tennessee State, who has soldiered on with the Southern Heritage Classic after Jackson State moved away from it in 2022, has not placed a date for the SHC on their 2025 schedule,

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Jackson State worked overtime –more than two — to stay unbeaten in SWAC

Romelle Mansel led five players in double figures as Jackson State defeated Alabama A&M 103-93 in triple overtime on Monday night. Mansel finished with 23 points, five rebounds, and four steals before fouling out early in the third overtime. He finished the night shooting 7-of-11 from the floor and 8-of-11 from the free throw line.

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HBCU DI basketball: Birthdays, big scoring and buckets were aplenty

The second week of Division I HBCU basketball conference play was eventful. The usual suspects marked their territory on the men’s side, and a women’s basketball team won a game by hockey rules. Here are some of the important takeaways from the week that was on the D-I level. North Carolina Central women win shorthanded

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Jackson State stops hot Alabama A&M to continue SWAC regular season winning streak

The Jackson State women’s basketball team kept Alabama A&M to just 11.1 percent from deep in a 2-for-18 shooting performance on the way to a 65-55 victory against the Bulldogs on Thursday. The Tigers (4-9, 2-0) had three players score in double figures, led by Taleah Dilworth, who had 19 points and three steals. Jaileyah

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