Category: Black College Football

Grambling extends head football coach Mickey Joseph

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletics Grambling State University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Dr. Trayvean D. Scott, announced a two-year contract extension for head football coach Mickey Joseph.  Joseph, who was named head coach in 2024, signed a two-year extension that runs through the 2027 season. He also has option years in 2028 and 2029.  “This decision reflects our belief in the future of Grambling State football. We are committed to building a program defined by discipline, development, and championships,” said Scott. “Coach Joseph’s leadership continues to move us forward, and we are…

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Albany State signs 34 in David Bowser’s first recruiting class

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image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics A new era of Golden Rams football officially took another step forward as head coach David Bowser and his staff announced the program’s 2026 signing class. The class features 34 student-athletes who will join the roster ahead of the upcoming season, marking Bowser’s first full recruiting cycle since taking the helm. The signing class showcases a strong regional foundation and a deliberate focus on recruiting impact talent close to home. Of the 34 total signees, 25 come from South Georgia, highlighting the…

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Albany State football announced additions to coaching staff

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Image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Head Football Coach David Bowserhas announced the addition of two key members to his coaching staff, naming Graham Hobbs as Offensive Coordinator and Tony McWhite as Defensive Backs Coach. Hobbs brings extensive collegiate experience across multiple levels of Division I and HBCU football. Most recently serving as Associate Head Coach and Wide Receivers Coach at Saint Augustine’s University, Hobbs has also coached at Western Carolina, East Carolina, Marshall, North Carolina Central, and Florida International. Throughout his career, he has developed all-conference performers and helped mentor record-setting…

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Albany State spring football practice schedule announced

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Image via Albany State football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics New Head Football Coach David Bowser has announced the Spring 2026 practice schedule as Albany State builds on the momentum of a historic 12–2 season in 2025.All 13 spring practices will be held at the ASU Coliseum as the Golden Rams begin preparations for the upcoming season under Bowser’s leadership and his program mantra: #GratefulNotEntitled. “Our standard has been set,” said Bowser. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to build on what’s been established, but nothing is promised. Spring practice is about competing…

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Alabama State’s Dylan Djete invited to CFL combine

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Alabama State wide receiver Dylan Djete has accepted an invitation to the CFL.  The Quebec native began his collegiate career at Wofford. Following his freshman campaign, in which he caught 27 passes for 431 yards and a touchdown, Djete was also named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.  In his 3 seasons at Wofford, Djete appeared in 31 games, catching 59 passes for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns. This season with Alabama State, Djete was the Hornets’ third leading receiver, recording 28 receptions for 422 yards and 4 touchdowns.  The 2026 CFL Combine will…

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Albany State Athletics unveils 2026 Hall of Fame class

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image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy of ASU Athletics Albany State University Athletics proudly announces the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, a distinguished group whose achievements represent excellence, legacy, and lasting impact on Golden Rams athletics. The Class of 2026 includes legendary coach Edward “E.T.” Taylor; former student-athletes Janel Herring-Farlin, Eddie Wilson, Frank “Choo Choo” Brown, and Keith Kinney; the historic 2016 Darton State College Baseball Team; and meritorious inductee Robert L. Sampson Sr. Together, this class embodies the rich tradition, competitive spirit, and enduring pride that define Albany State University…

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AAMU’s Xavier Langford chosen for NFL’s Super Bowl LX Select 25 Experienceship

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Courtesy of Alabama A&M Former Alabama A&M University quarterback Xavier Lankford is taking his Bulldog pride to the biggest stage in professional sports, spending Super Bowl week in San Francisco as one of a select group of students chosen nationwide for the NFL’s Super Bowl LX (SBLX) Select 25 Experienceship. Lankford, now a graduate student at Alabama A&M, is among an elite cohort invited to gain behind-the-scenes exposure to the NFL during Super Bowl LX festivities, including access to panel discussions, industry leaders and immersive learning opportunities tied to one of…

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Mississippi Valley State football unveils 2026 schedule

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Image via MVSU Football Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics ITTA BENA, Miss. – The Mississippi Valley State University football program enters year two of the Terrell Buckley era and has an exciting four-game home schedule as well as a return trip to the Chicago Football Classic for the first time in three years. The 2026 campaign will begin on Thursday, August 27 down in the heart of the bayou as the Delta Devils travel to Nicholls for the second time in three seasons. Next up will be the first ever meeting between…

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Tennessee State Football News: Richard Dent named as Special Advisor to Reggie Barlow

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University football announced the addition of NFL Hall of Famer and TSU legend Richard Dent as Special Advisor to Head Coach Reggie Barlow. “When I was blessed to take this job, I quickly learned just how rich the legacy of Tennessee State football truly is, and there’s no name that represents that legacy more than Richard Dent,” Barlow said. “From the beginning, one of my goals was to reconnect our former greats with this program and make sure…

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Tennessee State adds decemvirate on Signing Day

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Image via Tennessee State football / Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State head football coach Reggie Barlow announced Wednesday the addition of 10 student-athletes as part of the 2026 National Signing Day class. The group features transfers from the FBS and FCS levels along with proven high school standouts, adding depth and experience across the offensive and defensive units. “National Signing Day is another opportunity for us to add talent and depth to our program,” said Barlow. “With the recruiting cycle constantly evolving—December signings, the transfer portal, spring opportunities—we were able…

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