Cam Newton, DeSean Jackson strike nerve with HBCU brawl commentary
Cam Newton and DeSean Jackson had strong commentary following a brawl that involved two HBCU programs. But were they correct? r
HBCU power move causes NCAA playoff contender controversy
Kentucky State is being accused of ducking Delta State. But a deeper look reveals the HBCU conference made a strategic move while a D2 power waning is in a weak spot.
Two former HBCU players banned after betting probe
Two former players from Mississippi Valley State face permanent ban.
HBCU basketball program has men’s and women’s squads ranked
Langston University has two basketball programs ranked in the top 15 of national polls.
Secret scrimmage ‘exhibitions’ see HBCUs find success
HBCUs are getting reps in exhibitions against D1 teams thanks to a new rule.
HBCU Division I Band Rankings Oct. 2025: A New No. 1
The October Red Lobster Band of The Year Division I rankings feature a shakeup at the top.
HBCU Football Power Race Playing Out in Top 25
The DII HBCU power race is heating up as CIAA and SIAC programs keep raising the bar nationally.
North Carolina A&T using CAA to expand recruiting reach
North Carolina A&T’s humbling loss to NC Central showed the talent gap between the two programs. That’s something Shawn Gibbs plans to address.
HBCU Division II Red Lobster Band of The Year rankings: Sept. ’25
A familiar face is at the top of the Division II HBCU rankings. But the competition will be fierce.
ESPN to showcase HBCU programs in Atlanta on Thursday night
Clark Atlanta moves its focus to Thursday night as it takes on an SIAC rival under the bright lights.
HBCU D2 Football: Week Two Matchups
The SIAC takes center stage in Week Two of HBCU football.
HBCU conferences benefit from push for D2 Week Zero
The collaboration between the CIAA and SIAC to bring more visibility to Division II football has created a new tradition in HBCU sports. Back in 2023, the two conferences proposed to the NCAA that Division II schools should be allowed to open their seasons with “Week Zero” games on Labor Day weekend along with several […]
Cam Newton signs multi-year deal with ESPN
Roughly a month after stating he wanted to shine a light on HBCUs, Newton will join first take on its HBCU tour.
D2 HBCU staff adds third former D1 head coach
Brian Jenkins has added two former D1 HBCU coaches to his Edward Waters’ staff.
LinkedIn makes top 10 HBCU list based on alumni success
The top ten list is based on alumni outcomes generated from LinkedIn data.