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Another year, another 60-point Aggie-Eagle Classic performance from North Carolina Central. One year after scoring 66 points against bitter rival North Carolina A&T, the Eagles had to settle for 62, but it was still good enough for a 62-20 win against the Aggies in Greensboro. The win runs NCCU’s victory streak in the series to […]
Week 3 was an outstanding one for your friendly neighborhood HBCU football prognosticator, but Week 4 ramps up with rivalry games, conference battles and non-conference matchups that will have everyone’s attention. Let’s look back at Week 3 first before we break down this weekend’s games. Week 3 record: 26-3 Best pick: Clark Atlanta 26, Fort
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On this week’s edition of the games to watch in HBCU football, we get a pair of former MEAC teams squaring off with respective longtime rivals. Before then, however, we look forward to a Thursday night clash between two sleeper teams in the SIAC. Lastly, a pair of contests in the CIAA that could be
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After snapping a rare two-game skid with a resounding 49-14 win over Fayetteville State, North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver isn’t letting emotions override preparation as the Eagles prepare for a heated rivalry matchup this weekend. “We needed it. Lord knows we needed it,” Oliver said of the win over Fayetteville State, during a
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North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver remains focused on growth, discipline and preparation following a difficult 54–6 road loss to FBS opponent Old Dominion. The lopsided score doesn’t tell the full story of the matchup, said Oliver, who saw positive moments early in the contest. “I thought we got off to a decent start,”
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North Carolina Central faced a tough challenge at home, falling to nationally ranked New Hampshire. Despite the 27-10 loss, head coach Trey Oliver says the Eagles are focused on learning from the experience and preparing for a critical road test at Old Dominion. “We fought for 60 minutes,” Oliver said during Monday’s MEAC Coaches’ Conference.
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Jackson State climbed two spots to No. 15 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll released Monday following its 28-14 season-opening win over Hampton Saturday. The Tigers are the only HBCU program ranked in the Top 25 after Week 1. Three other HBCU programs, Tennessee State, South Carolina State, and North Carolina Central, received
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The traditional HBCU football kickoff game, better known as the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, drew 867,000 viewers on ABC on Saturday night, a sharp decline from last year’s record audience. According to HBCU Legends, North Carolina Central’s 31-14 win over Southern ranked as the third-most-watched college football game in its time slot, trailing two FBS matchups on
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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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North Carolina Central started the 2025 season with a MEAC/SWAC Challenge win, but don’t expect the Eagles to rest on their laurels by any means. “It’s all gas, no brakes; we’ve got to get better every week,” Eagles head coach Trei Oliver said during Monday’s MEAC coaches’ call. “We’re not saving anybody or pulling anybody
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