HBCU Money Games Come With a Hidden Mental Cost

HBCU Money Games Come With a Hidden Mental Cost

HBCU money games provide vital revenue, but the cost may extend beyond the final score. A mental health professional examines how lopsided losses can affect student-athletes and what schools should do to support them.

Miami paid FAMU nearly $800k. Was it enough?

Miami paid FAMU nearly $800k. Was it enough?

FAMU collected a $760,000 package for its game at Miami, but a 77-7 loss days after Edward Waters questioned the value of HBCU money games has renewed the debate over what these matchups are really worth.

52-Point Loss Forces HBCU President to Rethink Money Games

52-Point Loss Forces HBCU President to Rethink Money Games

Edward Waters received $65,000 to play Jackson State but cleared only about $30,000 after expenses. Following a 52-point loss, President A. Zachary Faison Jr. apologized to his players and announced a new approach to Division I money games.

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