Black College Football Scores: 11/1/2014
Bowie State 28, Lincoln 7Johnson C. Smith 14, St. Aug 10Winston-Salem State 61, Shaw 10Tuskegee 28, Central State 25Virginia Union 14, Elizabeth City State 7Virginia State 40, Chowan 7Morgan State 38, Hampton 35Norfolk State 12, FAMU 10Langston 38, Panhandle State 17Bethune-Cookman 34, North Carolina Central 20Southern 28, Alabama State 21Grambling State 35, Texas Southern 7Morehouse […]
FCS HBCU Power Rankings
1. North Carolina A&T (7-2, 4-1): Amid all the GHOE hype, the Aggies showed why–when healthy–they are the most dangerous team in the MEAC with a 40-21 win over FAMU. As long as QB Kwashuan Quick stays healthy, they look like the team to beat down the stretch. 2. Bethune-Cookman (6-2, 3-1): Saturday’s 20-14 loss […]
Week Nine HBCU Football Band Battles
Week Nine of black college football is here, and as usual, things are in full-swing with conference play heating up the crisp fall nights. In addition to some solid football action on the field, this week also features some great band matchups. Here are a few we think you should keep an eye on. Boombox […]
Bear Hunting: Morgan’s Herb Walker Added To Payton Watch List.
Two months ago, Herb Walker was a backup running back on a Morgan State squad with low expectations. Now, he’s on the short list for the most prestigous individual award in FCS football. The 5’8 redshirt sophomore from Cleveland has been added to the watch list for the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the […]
SWAC Midseason Awards
Coach of the Year: Jay Hopson, Alcorn State Hopson is the architect of black college football’s hottest team right now. Alcorn is the league’s top defensive and offensive team, and also nationally ranked. The team’s only loss was to FBS member Southern Miss, and that was by less than a touchdown. Most Valuable Player: John […]
HBCU Football Scores: 9/27
A&T 38, Howard 23Tuskegee 44, Lane 3West Georgia 42, Clark 2Alabama State 38, Texas Southern 3Alcorn State 56, Southern 16Winston-Salem State 35, Elizabeth City 7Tennessee State 27, FAMU 7Norfolk State 16, Morgan State 15South Carolina State 17, Hampton 10
Poll: Which HBCU Band Covered Beyonce’s Partition Best?
Every year, at least one or two new songs come out that pretty much all HBCU bands have to play. Looks like Beyonce’s “Partition” is quickly becoming an HBCU band staple. But which band played it best? Jackson State Alabama State Alabama A&M Tuskegee South Carolina State
SWAC Report Cards
We’re a little over a third of the way into the FCS season after four games, so we’re checking in to see how the teams are stacking up thus far. Grades are compiled on the basis of records, strength of schedule and preseason expectations. Alabama State: A Save for a season-opening Money Game against Sam […]
SWAC Preview: JSU and Grambling Finally Square Off
Eleven months after standing JSU up, Grambling is will finally roll out to Jackson. Game Of The Week: Grambling State at Jackson State Grambling and Jackson State are set for another grudge match between the two teams this weekend in Jackson. That’s nothing new as these two squads have been rivals since before Eddie Robinson […]
HBCU Football Poll Watch: 9/15
(Bethune-Cookman photo) The three ranked HBCU programs had three different types of games last week. Tennessee State got an easy win, Bethune-Cookman pulled out a gritty victory, and Winston-Salem Sate suffered a close loss. All three remain ranked as we look ahead to next week. Bethune-Cookman moved up one spot to no. 12 in the […]
HBCU Football Scores 9/13/2014
Final Scores Tuskegee 20, Albany State 12Johnson C. Smith 13, Kentucky State 6Howard 35, Morehouse 17Clark-Atlanta 20, Lane 17 Valdosta State 22, Winston-Salem State 17 Bethune-Cookman 37, Grambling State 23Tennessee State 35, Jackson State 7Northwestern State 51, Southern 27NC A&T 17, Elon 12Fort Valley State 42, Savannah State 28Alabama State 47, Mississippi Valley 22Coastal Carolina […]
SWAC Preview and Predictions: Southern Heritage Classic Highlights Week Three
Tom Smith and Tennessee State are looking to rebound from a Week Two loss to Alabama State. (TSU photo) Jackson State vs. Tennessee State (Southern Heritage Classic) It’s only week three, but it’s not a stretch to say that this is a must-win for Tennessee State. TSU came into the season looking to return to […]
Week One: FCS HBCU Scores
Doug Williams passes against Lamar. (Grambling Sports Info Twitter) Scores: Jackson State 22, FAMU 17Bethune-Cookman 14, Florida International 12Maine 10, Norfolk State 6Sam Houston State 51, Alabama State 20East Carolina 52, North Carolina Central 7Texas State 65, UAPB 0South Carolina State 63, Benedict 0Monmouth 52, Delaware State 21Old Dominion 41, Hampton 28Eastern Michigan 31, Morgan […]
Report: Crowell Likely To Make Cleveland Browns Roster
(USA Today photo) Months after going undrafted, Isaiah Crowell looks like he’ll have a spot on the Cleveland Browns opening day roster. The Browns released running back Dion Lewis early Saturday morning, meaning Crowell will likely grab the final running back spot. Looks like Isaiah Crowell made the #Browns amid reports of Dion Lewis being […]
Week One Picks And Power Rankings
FCS Picks North Carolina A&T over Alabama A&M: AAMU will put up a good fight, but the A&T defense will be too much for its offense to handle.Sam Houston State over Alabama StateAlcorn State over Virginia University of Lynchburg: John Gibbs should have a field day throwing against a Keith Lewis-less VUL secondary.Louisiana-Lafayette over Southern: Louisiana-Lafayette […]