Category: CIAA

BREAKING: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act, 77-22; Bill Now Heads to House

Brandon King

The U.S. Senate has taken a major step toward creating a national framework for college sports. The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, 77-22, on Monday, sending legislation designed to establish federal rules governing NIL, athlete compensation, transfers, eligibility and other aspects of college athletics to the House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill was introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and has advanced through the Senate after months of negotiations. Now comes the more uncertain part of the process: the House. The House is not…

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Reggie Barlow Says HBCUs Should Get at Least $1 Million for “Money Games”

Brandon King

Image via the Nashville Post The beginning of the college football season is rife with lopsided matchups that end in blowouts as schools bludgeon overmatched, lower tiered opponents.  Many times HBCUs are often fodder in these games, as the financial constraints the schools are already saddled with necessitate they are a piñata in these gridiron beatdowns in order to garner the payouts that can largely fund their athletics.  Even other HBCU’s are not immune to to being punching bags for their higher division counterparts as there are several of these…

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Johnson C. Smith Rolls Past Albany State 27-7 in Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

Brandon King

Image I a Pro Football Hall of Fame CANTON, Ohio — Johnson C. Smith University made a statement on the national stage Sunday afternoon, using a dominant rushing attack and opportunistic defense to defeat Albany State University 27-7 in the seventh annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The matchup featured the defending CIAA champion Golden Bulls against the defending SIAC champion Golden Rams, bringing two of Division II’s premier HBCU football programs together in Canton. Johnson C. Smith controlled the game…

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BREAKING: CIAA Strikes New Media Rights Deal With Urban Edge Network

Brandon King

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is expanding its media footprint. The conference has announced a strategic media rights partnership with Urban Edge Network (UEN) and Van Wagner that will bring select CIAA football, basketball and championship events to UEN’s digital platforms. The partnership represents another major step in the CIAA’s effort to increase national exposure for its institutions, student-athletes and championship events while maintaining flexibility with other media partners. According to Sports Illustrated’s HBCU Legends, the initial agreement includes four regular-season football games, three regular-season basketball games and select…

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Norfolk State Blitzes Winston-Salem State 56-0 in Dominant Season Opener

Brandon King

Image via The Winston-Salem Journal Norfolk State opened the 2026 football season with a statement. The Spartans overwhelmed Winston-Salem State from start to finish Saturday night, cruising to a 56-0 victory in their season opener behind a dominant offensive performance and a suffocating defensive effort. The victory gave head coach Michael Vick an emphatic start to his second season at the helm and marked Norfolk State’s first shutout since 2019. The Spartans also recorded their first 50-point performance since 2021. Norfolk State wasted little time establishing control. Quarterback Deljay Bailey…

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HBCU Football Is Back: 2026 Week Zero Schedule

Brandon King

The wait is finally over as HBCU programs across the country take the field for Week Zero of the 2026 college football season. The opening slate features teams from the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC and other HBCU conferences, with several intriguing matchups scheduled throughout the weekend. From conference showdowns to nonconference tests, Week Zero gives fans an early look at some of the teams looking to make a run in 2026. 🏈 HBCU Week Zero Schedule Thursday, Aug. 27 Friday, Aug. 28 Saturday, Aug. 29 Sunday, Aug. 30 All times…

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Virginia Union Picked to Win CIAA as Conference Unveils 2026 Football Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Team

Brandon King

irginia Union enters the 2026 football season as the team to beat after being voted the preseason favorite in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Predicted Order of Finish, announced during CIAA Football Media Day. The Panthers edged defending CIAA champion Johnson C. Smith for the top spot in voting conducted by the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association. Fayetteville State was picked to finish third, followed by Virginia State and Winston-Salem State to round out the top five.  2026 CIAA Predicted Order of Finish Johnson C. Smith led all programs…

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South Carolina State, Johnson C. Smith Headline Inaugural 2026 Preseason Black College Football Poll

Brandon King

Defending HBCU champions South Carolina State and Johnson C. Smith have been voted No. 1 in the inaugural 2026 Preseason Black College Football Poll, making history as the first programs to top the newly established national rankings. The poll, which is endorsed by the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA and SIAC, provides an official weekly ranking of HBCU football programs across NCAA Division I (FCS) and Division II. The rankings are determined by a panel of HBCU head coaches and media members and are designed to become the definitive benchmark for Black…

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Former UCLA quarterback Parker Mcquarrie commits to JSCU

Brandon King

Johnson C. Smith University has added a notable name to its quarterback room, as former 4-star signal caller Parker McQuarrie announced his commitment to the Golden Bulls. McQuarrie brings a unique football journey to Charlotte. Coming out of high school, he was rated a 4-star prospect by Rivals coming out of St. Paul’s (Concord, N.H), where he led the Pelicans to consecutive state titles in his first two seasons. He was regarded as one of the more highly touted quarterback prospects in his class and originally signed with UCLA as…

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HBCU GO Unveils 2026 Televised Football Lineup Featuring 13 National Broadcast Games

Brandon King

HBCU Gp announced their televised slated of football games for the 2026 season. The 13-game lineup, running from August 29 through November 21, continues HBCU GO’s mission of elevating HBCU athletics on a national stage through free streaming and broadcast distribution across multiple platforms. 🏈 Full 2026 HBCU GO TV Schedule Week 1 – Aug. 29North Carolina Central vs. Texas Southern Week 2 – Sept. 5Edward Waters vs. Jackson State Week 3 – Sept. 12Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Week 4 – Sept. 19Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M Week 5…

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