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Former South Carolina State University standout and three-time NFL All-Pro linebacker Shaquille “Shaq” Leonard has announced his retirement from professional football, closing the chapter on one of the most decorated careers ever by an HBCU-born defensive player. The 29-year-old, who became the face of the Indianapolis Colts’ defense for six seasons, will officially retire as […]
HBCU Sports is bringing back our weekly HBCU football rankings and as we’re a third of the way through the season, the Division I component has a lot of interesting teams in interesting positions already. So without further delay, here’s the D-I HBCU Football Top 10 after Week 4. 1. North Carolina Central (4-2) Last
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HBCU Sports is bringing back our weekly HBCU football rankings and as we’re a third of the way through the season, the Division I component has a lot of interesting teams in interesting positions already. So without further delay, here’s the D-I HBCU Football Top 10 after Week 4. 1. North Carolina Central (4-2) Last
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It is the most exciting time of the year in the HBCU football season as homecoming season will officially kick off this Saturday. Here is a full breakdown of the 2025 HBCU Football Homecoming schedule. 2025 HBCU Football Homecoming By the Numbers Most Common Opponents: Lincoln (CA), Virginia University-Lynchburg, Edward Waters, Bluefield State(3) Most Common
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In a week that was dominated by spectacular performances from the MEAC, it is no surprise that the conference features heavily on the list of the 10 most attended games from week 4 of the HBCU football season. South Carolina State vs. South Florida: 28,461 Howard vs. Hampton: 18,672 North Carolina Central vs. North Carolina
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After a thrilling 55–41 win over Bethune-Cookman, South Carolina State head football coach Chennis Berry praised his team’s balanced offensive attack and emphasized a renewed focus on discipline as the Bulldogs prepare to face FBS opponent South Florida. “It was a great win. To God be the glory,” Berry said during a media availability. “We
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South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry walked away from Saturday’s matchup against in-state powerhouse South Carolina with a loss on the scoreboard but a win in belief — for his players, his staff and the direction of the Bulldogs program. Facing a top-10 FBS opponent in a sold-out Williams-Brice Stadium, Berry’s FCS squad not
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Grambling State’s historic matchup against the defending College Football Playoff National Champion, Ohio State, leads the list of the 10 most attended games from week two of the HBCU football season. Grambling State vs. Ohio State: 100,624 South Carolina State vs. South Carolina: 79,705 Bethune-Cookman vs. Miami: 60,617 North Carolina A&T vs. Central Florida: 44,009
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South Carolina State had to a sweat out a 16-15 win over SoCon opponent Wofford Saturday, but head coach Chennis Berry’s approach is a bit of reverse psychology. “We tell our football team; the pressure isn’t on us. The pressure is on the defense to stop us,” Berry said, reflecting on the final drive. “That’s
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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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