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Tennessee HBCU hires new football coach from conference rival

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The HBCU football coaching carousel is closed for the off-season as Lane College has hired a new leader that has familiarity with the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Stanley Conner, who previously served eight seasons as an assistant coach at Miles College in various capacities was named the Dragons’ head coach Thursday. Conner was running backs’ […]

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Michael Vick loads up first Norfolk State recruiting class with 30 signees

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Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick announced the addition of 30 players to the Spartan football program on National Signing Day, bolstering talent across the offensive and defensive side of the ball. “We are excited to welcome these 30 student-athletes to Norfolk State University,” Vick said. “We believe that these young men will help build the

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DeSean Jackson announces first Delaware State recruiting class. See who was signed

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The first recruiting class for new Delaware State football coach DeSean Jackson is taking shape. As of the publication of this story, the Hornets’ Instagram account had announced four new signees. The first announced signee is defensive back Mason Williams of Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. Williams played the rover position in high school

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Mississippi Valley State releases HBCU powerhouse-heavy 2025 schedule

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Coming off a one-win 2024 season, Mississippi Valley State will embark on what the program hopes is a more successful tenure under first-year coach Terrell Buckley. How the Delta Devils navigate the 2025 season will go a long way in determining its early direction. On Thursday, Mississippi Valley State released its fall football schedule that

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Alabama HBCU to slash multiple sports due to lack of resources

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The canceling of sports at one HBCU continues. Talladega College, who most famously cut their gymnastics program after one season, announced earlier this week that several sports would be discontinued based on a “comprehensive analysis of the resources necessary to support the continued success”, according to Birmingham-based television station WVTM 13. Athletics programs that will

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Florida Memorial goes internal with new head football coach hire

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After the unceremonious dismissal of former head football coach Bobby Rome, Florida Memorial has formally announced who will be taking over the role. Former offensive coordinator Michael Jones will be the next head coach of the Florida Memorial Lions. This is his first head coaching job. Jones has served on Florida Memorial’s coaching staff since

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Patrick Mahomes wants HBCU football players to have fair NFL shot

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As Patrick Mahomes prepares for an attempt at his third straight Super Bowl championship, the Kansas City Chiefs all-world quarterback took time out to express a desire for HBCU football players to get more looks in the NFL. “I show love because those guys have talent,” said Mahomes, whose foundation partners with the annual HBCU

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Norfolk State shocks MEAC rival on frantic last-second heave

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The Norfolk State Spartans opened the first full week of November on a high note, beating North Carolina Central 81-78 in an exciting finish at the buzzer. The win is Norfolk State’s fourth in a row, improving their record to 6-1 against the MEAC (16-8 overall). Meanwhile, North Carolina Central had its three-game win streak

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Trump’s DEI Executive Order Raises Concerns for HBCUs Amid State-Level Changes

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In a significant shift, the Trump administration’s executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has begun to reshape the landscape for Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide. Signed on January 21, this order directs all federal agencies to eliminate “illegal preferences, mandates, policies, programs, activities, guidance, regulations, enforcement actions, consent orders, and requirements,” significantly

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Fort Valley State hires former SWAC coach to lead football program

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Nearly two months after Shawn Gibbs’s departure, Fort Valley State has announced who will be the team’s next head coach. Former SWAC assistant coach Marlon Watson will be tasked with taking over as head coach of the Wildcats. “I look forward to seeing Coach Marlon Watson’s leadership as our head football coach,” said Fort Valley State Interim

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