Category: Black College Football

Norfolk State falls 37-10 in Circle City Classic

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication The Norfolk State football team struggled to find a rhythm on Saturday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium, falling 37-10 to North Carolina Central in the 40th Annual Circle City Classic. Terique Miles paced the Spartans with nine tackles, including two tackles for loss. AJ Richardson also enjoyed a strong day defensively, recording seven tackles with two for loss. Neither team mustered much progress on its respective opening possession, but the Eagles got moving on their second opportunity. Walker Harris launched a deep ball to the left…

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Tennessee State v Charleston Southern: Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

Saturday Tennessee State returns home to face the Buccaneers of Charleston Southern. Last season, in the first meeting, the Tigers were able to battle back to tie the contest after falling behind 21-7. However Charleston Southern was able to score two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter to secure a 35-21 victory.  Tennessee State (2-2, 0-1) enters the conference matchup coming off a loss to instate and conference foe Tennessee Tech 24-14 in their Big South-OVC opener. TSU fell behind early 14-0 before battling back to tie the game in…

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Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 3 Mid-Major Top 7 Poll Rankings

Brandon King

Dr Kenyatta Cavil contribued to this report Week 3 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Division Rankings featured stability in the top 3 slots. However, there was substantial movement in the other 5 positions, with two teams dropping out and positional shifting with the remainder of the top 7.  7. Florida Memorial University ( 1-1-1, 0-0)  The Lions enter this week at no, 7. FMU is coming off a 47-35 loss at Cumberland. Walter Wilbon ran for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns on 24 carries, which…

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Norfolk State’s Jacquez Jones named HBCU FCS National Player of the Week from Stats Perform

Brandon King

title image via Nick Sutton Norfolk State wide receiver Jacquez Jones was named the HBCU FCS National Player of the Week from Stats Perform.  In the Spartans’ convincing 32-10 victory over VMI, the graduate wideout hauled in 12 passes for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns. His 12 receptions was the second most proficient pass-catching performance in FCS this season.  Up next for Jones and the Spartans is a trip to Indianapolis, IN for a faceoff with North Carolina Central in the Circle City Classic. 

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Alabama A&M v FAMU rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene

Brandon King

This Saturday’s matchup between Alabama A&M and Florida A&M has been moved.  The contest, which was to be the conference opener for both teams was moved as Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane, which is scheduled to make landfall Thursday afternoon.  “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” acting FAMU Director of Athletics Michael Smith said. “Given the uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Helene, we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to reschedule the game.” The game is now scheduled to take place…

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MEAC Announced weekly football honors

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title image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola. Norfolk State defensive back Daylan Longearned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while N.C. Central quarterback Javion Martin was named Rookie of the Week. North Carolina Central’s AC McMoore and Juan Velarde received Offensive Lineman and Specialist of the Week honors, respectively. Harris (QB, 6-1, 195, r-Jr., Wake Forest, N.C.) completed 16-of-23 passes for 272 yards including three touchdown passes and a rushing TD…

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MEAC Quarterbacks share national honors

Brandon King

For their gridiron exploits this weekend, North Carolina Central quarterback Walker Harris and Norfolk State quarterback Jalen Daniels were named BOXTOROW HBCU National Co-Players of the Week.  Walker Harris | North Carolina Central Harris, a redshirt junior, completed 16 of 23 passes for 272 yards and 3 touchdowns while running for another score in North Carolina Central’s 66-24 beatdown of North Carolina A&T.  Jalen Daniels | Norfolk State University In Norfolk State’s 32-10 rout of Virginia Military Institute, Spartans quarterback Jalen Daniels connected on 20 of his 29 pass attempts…

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Howard falls to Hampton in Truth and Service Classic, 27-20

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title image via David Sierra Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard Sports Information Director Howard University football team fell behind, 14-0, but rallied to tie the game, but ultimately, Hampton University was able to hold off the Bison, 27-20, in the fourth annual Truth & Service Classic at Audi Field in front of 16,813 fans. The Pirates (3-1) scored on their second possession, using its power running game to go 79 yards in nine plays with Tyler Hatcher grabbing a six-year pass from Chris Zellous, 7-0. The Bison had…

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Allen gets first win of Cedric Pearl era

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Title image via Allen Football Courtesy of Allen Athletics 10 POI 35 Winner AUL Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F POI 0 10 0 0 10 AUL 21 0 7 7 35 Behind a 21-point first quarter, Allen University football earned their first win of the season and under first-year head coach Cedric Pearl Saturday as the Yellow Jackets defeated Point University, 35-10.  After both teams exchanged early punts, Allen found the scoreboard for the first time in Saturday’s game with 4:49 left in the opening quarter as quarterback Jamir Dismukes found wide…

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Norfolk State romps VMI 32-10

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title image via Monica Simon Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication 32 Winner NSU 10 VMI Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NSU 0 19 7 6 32 VMI 0 0 3 7 10 Bc Norfolk State quarterback Jalen Daniels passed for 277 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday afternoon, leading Norfolk State (2-3) to a convincing 32-10 road victory against VMI (0-4) at Alumni Memorial Field. The Spartans bounced back comfortably from the previous week’s loss, outgaining the Keydets 393-203. Jacquez Jones led NSU’s receiving corps with 143 yards and two touchdowns…

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