Ex-Michigan LB Osman Savage lands at HBCU
This time last year, Osman Savage was a four-star recruit headed to a Power Five school. Now the talented linebacker is HBCU-bound.
SWAC schools have shot at four-star Keon Coleman
Keon Coleman is a four-star football recruit that just scored 50 points in a basketball game. He’s got three SWAC schools in his top 8.
Top HBCU Sports Stories 2020: #5 HBCU Combine
The HBCU Combine was a source of pride and excitement for fans. For NFL hopefuls, it was an opportunity that would have been great had it happened.
Two HBCU alumni gain 2020 Pro Bowl nods
There won’t be an actual Pro Bowl in 2020, but two HBCU alumni continue to have their name amongst the NFL’s best and brightest.
Football, track and volleyball stars named to MEAC Hall of Fame
The MEAC has announced its latest hall of fame class, which features three football legends as well as track and volleyball.
Jackson State coaching staff announced by Deion Sanders
The anticipated announcement includes a mix of NFL, College and High School staffers
Black College Football Hall of Fame has heavy SWAC flavor
The Black College Football Hall of Fame 2021 Class has been revealed. It has heavy SWAC flavor, especially Alcorn State.
Trenton Cannon needs more touches after big return
Trenton Cannon just made the biggest play of his three-year NFL career. It wasn’t enough for the Panthers to get the win, but it may be enough to get more touches.
NCCU’s Bryan Mills accepts Senior Bowl invite
Bryan Mills becomes the third NC Central football player selected to the Reese’s Senior Bowl in more than 30 years.
Jackson State, SWAC legend W.C. Gorden passes away
In the 1980s, the SWAC football championship road usually went through W.C. Gorden and Jackson State University.
Gale Sayers mourned by Tennessee State University
In the mid 1980s, the NFL legend served a stint as the Tennessee State University Athletic Director.
Deion Sanders officially named Jackson State coach
Pro Football Hall of Famer DEION SANDERS is now officially the 21st head football coach in Jackson State University history.
Tarik Cohen, Bears agree on three-year extension
Four years ago, Tarik Cohen wondered which NFL team would give him a shot. Now the fourth-year running back has secured the bag.
HBCU stars up for Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021
Six former HBCU football stars, including three from the SWAC, are among the nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
W.C. Gorden, king of 1980s SWAC football, gets due
In a SWAC era with some of the greatest and most iconic coaches in HBCU football, W.C. Gorden stood above them all. Now he’s getting some just due.