Category: Black College Football

Tennessee State finds way to win 13-9 over Charleston Southern

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title image via SI Despite their Charleston Southern opponents having more rushing yards, 219, than TSU’s total offensive output, 206, ran 25 more offensive plays and possessed the ball for a staggering 41:29, the Tigers of Tennessee State managed to find a way to pull out a13-9 win.  After a scoreless opening period, Tennessee State opened up the game, capping a 10-play, 62-yard drive when quarterback Draylen Ellis connected with Bryant Williams to give the Tigers an early 7-0 lead. Charleston Southern got on the board late in the half…

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Johnson C. Smith remains undefeated with 42-3 thrashing of Bluefield State

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Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith Athletics The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University scored majority of their points in the second quarter as JCSU defeated Bluefield State, 42-3, in Salem, Va.  JCSU’s Tyrek Williams caught a 27-yard pass from Darius Ocean, as Jacob Meneses adding the extra point putting JCSU up 7-0.  Avante George scored on a one-yard run, with Meneses again successful on the kick, extending the lead to 14-0.  Williams caught another touchdown pass from  Ocean, this time for 42 yards. Meneses’ kick was good, capping a 99-yard drive in 9 plays over 3:37, making…

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Howard falls on the road to Princeton, 30-13

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Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 13 HOW 30 Winner PRI Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F HOW 0 0 7 6 13 PRI 10 10 3 7 30 Howard University football team fell behind early and rallied in the third quarter to get within striking distance but it was not enough as the Bison fell, 30-13, to Princeton in a nonconference game at Powers Field in Princeton, N.J. Princeton (1-1) set the tone on its first possession, going 69 yards in five plays while using a…

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Allen dominated by Miles, 33-13

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33 Winner MIL 13 ALL Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F MIL 3 14 9 7 33 ALL 0 6 0 7 13 – After a two-week step outside the SIAC against non-conference competition, the Allen University football returned to league play Saturday afternoon and hosted Miles College. Despite totaling more first downs than the Golden Bears, the Yellow Jackets fell, 33-13.  Miles jumped out to an early 17-0 lead through the first two quarters before the Yellow Jackets found their own offensive success. With 2:51 left in the first half, quarterback Jamir Dismukes scrambled for…

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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

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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

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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

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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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