Category: Black College Football

AAMU’s Xavier Langford chosen for NFL’s Super Bowl LX Select 25 Experienceship

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Courtesy of Alabama A&M Former Alabama A&M University quarterback Xavier Lankford is taking his Bulldog pride to the biggest stage in professional sports, spending Super Bowl week in San Francisco as one of a select group of students chosen nationwide for the NFL’s Super Bowl LX (SBLX) Select 25 Experienceship. Lankford, now a graduate student at Alabama A&M, is among an elite cohort invited to gain behind-the-scenes exposure to the NFL during Super Bowl LX festivities, including access to panel discussions, industry leaders and immersive learning opportunities tied to one of…

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Mississippi Valley State football unveils 2026 schedule

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Image via MVSU Football Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics ITTA BENA, Miss. – The Mississippi Valley State University football program enters year two of the Terrell Buckley era and has an exciting four-game home schedule as well as a return trip to the Chicago Football Classic for the first time in three years. The 2026 campaign will begin on Thursday, August 27 down in the heart of the bayou as the Delta Devils travel to Nicholls for the second time in three seasons. Next up will be the first ever meeting between…

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Tennessee State Football News: Richard Dent named as Special Advisor to Reggie Barlow

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting NASHVILLE — Tennessee State University football announced the addition of NFL Hall of Famer and TSU legend Richard Dent as Special Advisor to Head Coach Reggie Barlow. “When I was blessed to take this job, I quickly learned just how rich the legacy of Tennessee State football truly is, and there’s no name that represents that legacy more than Richard Dent,” Barlow said. “From the beginning, one of my goals was to reconnect our former greats with this program and make sure…

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Tennessee State adds decemvirate on Signing Day

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Image via Tennessee State football / Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State head football coach Reggie Barlow announced Wednesday the addition of 10 student-athletes as part of the 2026 National Signing Day class. The group features transfers from the FBS and FCS levels along with proven high school standouts, adding depth and experience across the offensive and defensive units. “National Signing Day is another opportunity for us to add talent and depth to our program,” said Barlow. “With the recruiting cycle constantly evolving—December signings, the transfer portal, spring opportunities—we were able…

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Andrew Body returning to Alabama State, withdraws from the transfer portal 

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After entering the transfer portal last month, HBCU National Player of the Year Andrew Body is withdrawing from the transfer portal and will be returning to Alabama State.  Hornets head coach Wddie Robinson Jr seemed to have let the proverbial cat, er hornet, out of the bag that Body was remaining in Montgomery.  Body, the 2025 SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, caused considerable buzz when he announced on December 16 that he was entering the transfer portal.  Considering his evident and prodigious talent, numerous schools from the FCS and…

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Tennessee State unveils 2026 football schedule

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Image via Tennessee State football Tennessee State University football announced its 2026 season schedule on Tuesday, highlighted by a four major HBCU games, a challenging slate of OVC–Big South Conference games, marquee home matchups and key road tests as the Tigers look to build momentum under second-year head coach Reggie Barlow. TSU vs Jackson State — Week 0 — Aug 29 The matchup marks the first-ever meeting between TSU and Jackson State at the John A. Merritt Classic, adding a new chapter to a series that dates back more than seven…

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Albany State football reveals 2026 schedule

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Image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics  Albany State University football has officially announced its 2026 schedule, a slate that blends tradition, competitive non-conference matchups, and key SIAC battles as the Golden Rams continue to build on a championship foundation. Albany State enters the 2026 season with momentum following one of the most successful campaigns in program history. The 2026 schedule features two classic games, three home contests, and five road trips, offering Ram Nation numerous opportunities to support the Golden Rams both at home and on…

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Tennessee State to face FAMU in Tallahassee in 2026

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Jackson State will not be the only long-time rival to return to Tennessee State’s schedule in 2026. Florida A&M unveiled its 2026 schedule and the Tigers and Rattlers will be getting it on. The September 19 meeting will see Tennessee State head to Tallahassee, FL to face FAMU at Bragg Memorial Stadium.  The two-game series will see a return matchup in Nashville in 2027.  “This rivalry represents the very foundation of HBCU football-tradition, excellence, and community, ” said Tennessee State Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen. “Reconnecting with Florida A&M…

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Tennessee State to play Morgan State in 2026 and 2027

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Tennessee State and Morgan State will take part in a home-and-home series that starts in 2026.  TSU will welcome Morgan State on October 17, 2026, with the return meeting to take place in Baltimore next season.  Tennessee State is 4-0 all-time against Morgan, beating the Bears 14-0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in the 1972 Atlanta Ebony Classic and then 21-0 in 1985 at Vanderbilt Stadium.  The 1985 win was followed by a 52-10 beatdown in Baltimore in 1986, as well as a 37-17 victory in 1987 at Hale Stadium.  Information…

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Virginia Tech commit flips to Southern

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Marshall Faulk and Southern University made another splash in recruiting when they flipped to Isaiah Pina from Virginia Tech.  Pina , is rated a three-star prospect coming out of South Lake High School, where he recorded 32 receptions for 568 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also was a standout on the South Lake basketball team where the PF/C may have posted per game averages of 19.0 points and 10.7 rebounds 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks The 6-6 225-pound Pina had offers from UNLV, Southern Miss, Jackson State, Sacramento State, The…

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