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The Fayetteville State Broncos have staked their claim to be placed among the top contenders in the CIAA, taking down the reigning conference championship runner-ups, Virginia State, in a 34-14 home-opening win. This is the first time Fayetteville State has won consecutive games since 2023, becoming one of two teams to improve to 2-0 in […]
Fayetteville State’s defense swarms Virginia State in 34-14 win Read More »
Week Four for your friendly neighborhood HBCU football prognosticator was full of great finishes, surprising results…and plenty of losses. After an amazing Week Three, I fell faster than Disney stock thanks to some great games around the country. That’s the beauty of HBCU football; you get at least one surprise each week. Hopefully I can
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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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HBCU campuses across the United States are shutting down due to threats of violence against the campus community. Hampton University and Virginia State both announced campus closures after receiving threats. No further information has been made public, but both schools have encouraged boarding students to stay in their dorms, commuter students to stay off campus
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Two HBCUs in Virginia have shut down their campuses for Thursday due to threats. Hampton University and Virginia State both announced campus closures after receiving threats. No further information has been made public, but both schools have encouraged boarding students to stay in their dorms, commuter students to stay off campus and non-essential personnel/activities to
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In a game that needed an extra period to be decided, the Battle of the States ended with Norfolk State taking a 34-31 win over Virginia State. The win marks the first in the coaching career of the Spartans’ head coach, Michael Vick, as well as the fourth win in their last five meetings against
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Week One was pretty by-the-book as far as HBCU Football goes and that led to a great week for those of us in the prediction business; namely me. Week Two promises to be a little more difficult, especially in the Division II ranks where SIAC and CIAA teams face each other or will deal with
HBCU Chris-tal Ball: Week Two filled with non-conference toss-ups…maybe. Read More »
Week two of the 2025 HBCU football season brings some exciting non-conference games that fans will want to be in tune with. Among the intriguing matchups on tap this weekend are a pair of FCS rivalries renewed, an upset-minded SWAC team looking for a historic FBS victory, two teams with unfinished business after their matchup
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As much as offense catches the eye of most casual football fans, defense has always been the heart of HBCU football with many of the game’s greatest players coming on that side of the ball. This season will see several players at the Division II level etch their name in history among those all-time greats.
Division II Defensive Players to Watch in the 2025 HBCU Football season Read More »
I never thought I’d give Donald Trump credit for anything, but I must say, his “fake news” campaign has been successful at destroying the reputation of news media and journalists, even in the HBCU space. I’ve concluded following the hand-wringing, finger-wagging, and whataboutism from several readers across HBCU Sports and other HBCU outlets’ Facebook pages
If you call uncomfortable HBCU news ‘gossip’ you’re missing the point Read More »
