Category: Black College Football

Norfolk State’s Terron Mallory named HBCU Defensive Back of the Week

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title image via Norfolk State Athletics Wednesday afternoon, Norfolk State’s Terron Mallory was named the HBCU Defensive Back of the Week by the Jim Thorpe Awards. Though the Spartans got it handed to them 42-3 by the Pirates of East Carolina, despite forcing six turnovers, Mallory had himself a game. The graduate defensive back accounted for two of the forced turnovers by the Norfolk State defense, picking off ECU quarterback Jake Garcia on consecutive possessions, both being in the vicinity of the Spartans’ goal line.  The Aeneas Williams Award Preseason…

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Three TSU takeaways from the 25th John A. Merritt Classic

Brandon King

The Tennessee State Tigers opened the season for the first time in the Eddie George era with a victory, defeating Mississippi Valley in the 25th John A. Merritt Classic 41-21. Saturday night. As the Tigers prepare for a major step up in competition, facing the Bison of North Dakota State this Saturday, here are a few takeaways from Saturday evening. TSU appears to have their QB1 Last season Coach Eddie George and the Tigers implemented a two-quarterback system. The oscillating between signal callers Daveon Bryant and Draylen Ellis swayed back and…

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Grambling thumped 40-10 by Louisiana in season opener

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10 GSU 40 Winner UL Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F GSU 0 0 7 3 10 UL 7 23 7 3 40 The Grambling State University football team put forth a valiant effort but couldn’t upset FBS opponent Louisiana in head coach Mickey Joseph’s debut, falling 40-10 on Saturday night at Cajun Field. GSU (0-1) showed flashes of what could be, making big plays in spurts and coming up with defensive stops in the second half. The Tigers surrendered 30 points in the first half but played the Ragin’ Cajuns…

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Orange Blossom Classic: North Carolina Central defeats Alabama State, 31-24

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title image via NC Central Football Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics 31 Winner NCC 24 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 7 14 3 7 31 ASU 0 14 3 7 24 North Carolina Central University football opened the 2024 season with a 31-24 win over Alabama State in the 2024 Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. J’Mari Taylor was the offensive star for the Eagles, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, averaging 5.3 yards per run. He also caught…

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North Carolina Central’s J’Mari Taylor named BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week

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North Carolina Central running back J’Mari Taylor was named HBCU National Player of the Week by BOXTOROW.  In the Orange Blossom Classic, the redshirt junior ball carrier ran for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns on 24 carries, while adding 18 yards on a pair of receptions in Central’s 31-24 victory over Alabama State.  Taylor and his feats will be spotlighted on BOXTOROW with Donal Ware, the nationally syndicated radio show airing on stations that include the Triangle, on Buzz Sports Radio.  BOXTOROW also airs on Satellite Radio on SiriusXM College Sports, Fridays 6p ET/5p CT/3p PT, and on SiriusXM Channel 142, H.B.C.U., on Saturday 9a ET/8a CT/6a PT. A full list of affiliate stations…

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Tennessee State’s Draylen Ellis and James Lowery earn BigSout-OVC Weekly honors

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The Big South-OVC announced their weekly football honors and two Tennessee State players garnered the weekly accolades. Quarterback Draylen Ellis was named Offensive Player of the Week and kicker James Lowery was named Special Teams Player of the Week.  Draylen Ellis | Quarterback | Tennessee State | Grad In the Tigers’ 41-21 season-opening win over Mississippi Valley in the John Merritt Classis, Ellis completed 21-of-31 passes for a career-high 356 yards and three touchdowns. In helping the Tigers surge to a 31-0 halftime lead over the Delta Devils, Ellis was…

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Red Tails Classic: Johnson C. Smith defeats Tuskegee 21-13

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title image via BPO+Digital Media Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics In their highly anticipated 2024 season opener at the historic Cramton Bowl, the Tuskegee Golden Tigers faced off against the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls in what turned out to be a closely contested game. Despite a valiant effort, Tuskegee came up short, falling 21-13 in front of a crowd of 15,438 fans. The game began with Tuskegee receiving the opening kickoff, but their initial drive stalled, and they were forced to punt. Johnson C. Smith quickly capitalized, driving 21 yards…

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Valdosta State lays out Albany State, 42-10

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title image via Valdosta State Football Courtesy of Valdosta State Athletics 10 ASU 42 Winner VSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 0 3 7 0 10 VSU 14 7 14 7 42 Behind four passing touchdowns and one rushing from Valdosta State senior quarterback, Sammy Edwards, the No. 6/7 Blazers raced out to a 21-3 lead at halftime en route to a 42-10 victory over visiting Albany State Saturday evening in the season-opener for both teams.  Edwards improved to 13-2 as a starter for his career as he went 18 of…

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FAMU rallies late to down South Carolina State 22-17

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Title image via Florida A&M football Despite being down double digits in the fourth quarter, Florida A&M rallied for two scores in the period to pull out a 22-17 home win.  South Carolina State drew first blood near the end of the first quarter, scoring on a Kyle Gallegos 35-yard field, that put the Bulldogs up 3-0. Florida A&M responded with an 11-play, 80-yard drive that ended when Daniel Richardson connected with Koby Goss on a 29-yard pass that pulled the Rattlers in front 7-3.  A missed Cameron Gillis field…

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Tennessee State defeats Mississippi Valley 41-21 in John Merritt Classic

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title image via Tennessee State Football Tennessee State and Mississippi Valley State renewed football pleasantries in the 25th John Merritt Classic. The two schools last met in the 2019 Classic, with Tennessee State claiming a 26-20 victory. In a largely dominant, but uneven performance, as they gave up 21 points in the fourth quarter, Tennessee State was able to bring home the 25th edition of the John Merritt Classic, 41-21 over the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State. Big plays were the order of the day for Tennessee State with…

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