Category: CIAA

Bowie State and Kyle Jackson are parting ways

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Title Image via Bowie State Athletics There will be a new man walking the sidelines for Bowie State football in 2026. The University’s Athletic Department announced Friday morning that head coach Kyle Jackson’s contract would not be renewed.  “On behalf of Bulldog Athletics, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to Coach Jackson for the meaningful impact he has made on our football program, both as a player and as a dedicated coach over the last 11 years,” said Clyde Doughty, Jr., Bowie State’s vice president for intercollegiate athletics &…

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Week 11: Dr. Cavils Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Top 7

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Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab saw no new attendees to the proverbial party, with all 7 teams remaining the same from the previous week.  7 Virginia State Trojans (6-4, 4-3)  Image via Chris Waugaman Although they haven’t played since November 8, Virginia State remains at No.7 in the Week 11 rankings. In their most recent and final outing, the Trojans were bested in a defensive struggle 14-3 by Virginia Union. The Trojans have won 6 or more games in every season since the 2022 campaign. …

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Johnson C. Smith ranked 11th and 13th in national polls

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Image via JCSU Sports Information Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith Athletics WACO, TEX.– Ferris State started the 2025 season at No. 1 in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by Hudl, and that’s how they finished the regular season. The Bulldogs beat Davenport, 44-23, to move to 11-0 and will host Northwood in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Ferris State is 30-12 all-time in the playoffs with three national championships in 2021, 2022 and 2024.    Twenty-two of the 25 teams in the AFCA poll earned a…

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Tickets for Johnson C. Smith/Frostburg playoff game now on sale

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Image via JCSU Sports Information Courtesy Johnson C. Smith Athletics CHARLOTTE – The 2025 CIAA Football Champions Johnson C. Smith University Football Team is hosting their first NCAA playoff game ever! The Golden Bulls will play the Frostburg State Bobcats for the first time in school history in the first round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs. The Golden Bulls and Bobcats are set for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff inside the Irwin Belk Complex this Saturday, November 22.  Tickets are general admission for $30 (Online Sales), Senior/Military $25 (Box Office Only).…

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Five HBCUs make D-II Playoff field

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The field for the 2025 Division II Football Playoffs was announced and 5 HBCUs were amongst the 32-team field.  Albany State Golden Rams ( 10-1, 8-0)  The Golden Rams of Albany State are the No.1 seed in Super Region 2. Albany State won the SIAC Championship by defeating Benedict 22-16 on Saturday and claimed the automatic bid that went along with it. Albany State finished the regular season with a 10-1 record, with their only loss coming to a Division I opponent, Florida A&M, 33-25 on September 13. The Golden…

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Fayetteville State to take on Winston-Salem State in regular season finale

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The Game: Fayetteville State remains at home to take on Winston-Salem State in the final game of the CIAA regular season on Senior Day. The Broncos are 5-1 and currently tied for second place in the CIAA standings, playing for a chance to get to the CIAA Championship game. Kickoff at Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium is scheduled for 1:00 PM.  Head-to-Head History: Fayetteville State dropped last year’s game to Winston-Salem State 37-31 on the road in double overtime. FSU has won four of the last five games over the Rams and is…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Mid-Major Top 7 Rankings 

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Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week Mid-Major Top 7 saw movement in the upper realms of the rankings. The top 4 teams all occupy different positions from the previous week, while the bottom of the polls remained unchanged.  7 Edward Waters Tigers (5-3,4-2)  The Tigers of Edward Waters remain at No.7 in this week’s polls. In their most recent outing, the Tigers traveled to Atlanta, GA, where they spoiled Clark-Atlanta’s homecoming, defeating the Panthers in a high-scoring affair 55-41. The Tigers outscored the Panthers 28-7in…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBUC Sports  Lab Week 5 Mid-Major Top 7 

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It was a very active week in week 5 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 poll rankings , with 4 of the 7 teams changing positions from the previous week, as well as a new team entering the fray.  7.Fayetteville  State Broncos ( 4-3, 4-1)  Fayetteville State enters this week’s polls after being outside the top 7 the previous week. The Broncos defeated Livingstone 38-14 last week for their fourth consecutive  win and remain undefeated in the CIAA. Fayetteville State is on bye this week before…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 4 Mid Major Top 7 Rankings

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Week 4 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 rankings was rife with change, as one new team entered the mix, while each of the remaining 6 teams occupies a different position than the previous week.  7. Winston-Salem State Rams (2-1, 1-0) The Rams of Winston-Salem State join the top 7 at no. 7 in this week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, WSSU blasted conference foe Lincoln (PA) 51-14 in the CIAA opener. The 51 points the Rams scored in the contest were their…

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Albany State to kick off 2025 season against Shaw

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image via Albany State Athletics Courtesy Albany State Football The Albany State Golden Rams are set to open the 2025 football season this Saturday, August 30, on the road against the Shaw University Bears. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, N.C.Game Information: Led by Head Coach Quinn Fordham Gray, Sr., entering his third season, the Golden Rams start the 2025 season aiming to take the series lead back and set an early tone for a season filled with high expectations. Albany State has a strong core of returning talent, including Quarterback Isaiah…

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