Celebration Bowl, Mercedes-Benz Stadium reach multi-year extension
The Celebration Bowl has reached an agreement with Mercedes-Benz Stadium that will keep the game in the home of The Atlanta Falcons for years.
NFL legend says Black coaches face different hiring standards
The Southern head coach gets very candid in his interview with USA Today.
HBCU history maker gets NFL shot after draft
Curtis Allen made HBCU history last fall. Now he’ll try to make an NFL roster this year.
Livingstone enters new era of Athletics
Curtis Walker raised his son into an NFL player, now he takes over athletics at Livingstone College.
HBCU champs add former NFL assistant to staff
Former HBCU star and coach K.J. Black has joined Chennis Berry’s staff at South Carolina State.
Former HBCU cheerleader headed to Cheerleading Hall of Fame
From FAMU to the Falcons to the Hall of Fame.
HBCU Football Pioneer, Super Bowl Champion Dies at 82
Frank Pitts helped shape the early Super Bowl era while representing HBCU football at the highest level.
NFL legends, national champions inducted into Hall of Fame
The Black College Football Hall of Fame has a new class for 2026.
Washington Commanders Hire Son of HBCU Legend
The Washington Commanders add D.J. Williams to their staff as QB coach, reuniting the franchise with the son of Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams.
Chad Powers reunites HBCU athletes-turned-actors
Two former athletes from the same HBCU connected on a set for the new show Chad Powers.
HBCU game won’t take place in Mercedes-Benz Stadium after all
Multiple sources have told HBCU Gameday that the Georgia Football Classic between Mississippi Valley State and FAMU will not be played at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game, set for October 4, was supposed to serve as one of the fall’s marquee HBCU football events. Instead, confusion now surrounds the matchup between FAMU and Mississippi Valley […]
HBCU football game won’t take place at NFL stadium, moves
A SWAC game slated to play in an NFL stadium has been moved back to the home stadium.
HBCU Pipeline Shines Bright on NFL 53-Man Rosters in 2025
HBCU football continues to thrive in the NFL. See the full list of HBCU players who made 53-man rosters for the 2025 season, including Shedeur Sanders.
Washington Commanders Ink Nine-Year HBCU NFL Vet
HBCU product Antonio Hamilton Sr. joins the Washington Commanders, bringing nine years of NFL experience and Super Bowl credentials.
HBCU Talent Fills 2025 NFL Training Camps
HBCU talent shines in 2025 NFL training camps as drafted and undrafted players earn spots. Discover the rising stars continuing the HBCU legacy.