Category: Black College Football

From Baton Rouge to Bison History: Ted White and Jason DeCuir’s Howard Football Brotherhood Comes Full Circle

Brandon King

Image via The Dig Some of the greatest stories in HBCU football begin long before kickoff. For Howard University head football coach Ted White and former Bison placekicker Jason DeCuir, their story began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and eventually helped deliver one of the most memorable victories in Howard football history. In October 2026, their journey came full circle during Howard’s Homecoming celebration. White, who led the Bison as a quarterback during their 1996 Black College Football National Championship season, returned to Greene Stadium for his first Homecoming game as…

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Alcorn State’s Mahamadou Diarra Ranks No. 1 Among HBCU Players in PFF Grades

Brandon King

Alcorn State linebacker Mahamadou Diarra has earned an 85.6 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 1 among HBCU players and No. 3 among FCS linebackers midway through the 2026 college football season. The senior linebacker, who wears No. 33 for the Braves, has backed up the recognition with consistent production on the field. Through eight games, Diarra has recorded 49 total tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He has also forced a fumble, giving Alcorn State a disruptive presence in the middle of its defense. Diarra’s…

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Norfolk State’s Quinton Goins Ranks No. 4 Among FCS Edge Defenders

Brandon King

Norfolk State defensive standout Quinton Goins is earning national recognition for his performance in the trenches, ranking among the top edge defenders in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) at the midway point of the 2026 college football season. According to a midseason ranking shared by HBCU Sports, Goins owns an 88.1 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 2 among HBCU players and No. 4 among FCS edge defenders. The recognition is backed by a productive season for the Norfolk State defender. Through seven games, Goins has recorded 16 total…

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SIAC Announces Football Players of the Week for October 20

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Benedict College leads the way with three honorees as the conference recognizes five standout performers. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its football weekly honors for October 20, recognizing five student-athletes for their performances on the gridiron. Benedict College leads the latest awards with three selections, while Tuskegee University and Kentucky State University each have one honoree. The weekly awards recognize outstanding performances across the conference in offensive production, defensive play, special teams and newcomer contributions. SIAC Football Weekly Honors Offensive Player of the Week David Smith —…

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Texas Southern HC Cris Dishman Takes Over Defensive Play-Calling Duties

Brandon King

Texas Southern head football coach Cris Dishman is taking over defensive play-calling duties as the Tigers look to generate more pressure on opposing quarterbacks and improve a struggling defense. On Monday morning’s SWAC Football Coaches call Dishman said he wanted to create more pressure on opposing signal callers, a priority reflected in the Tigers’ defensive performance this season. Texas Southern has recorded 15 sacks on the season, including six against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. That total ranks sixth in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. However, the Tigers have struggled in…

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Tennessee State’s Rymen Mosley Named OVC Rookie of the Week After Two-Interception Performance

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State freshman defensive back Rymen Mosley has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Rookie of the Week after delivering a game-changing performance against No. 24 Morgan State. Mosley recorded two interceptions in the first quarter of Tennessee State’s 25-16 victory over the Bears, helping the Tigers build an early 9-0 lead and secure their eighth consecutive Homecoming victory. The freshman’s defensive impact was felt immediately. His first interception came at Tennessee State’s 15-yard line, and he returned it 18 yards. Mosley followed with another interception…

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Tuskegee Edges Albany State 17-14 With Late Go-Ahead Touchdown

Brandon King

HBCU Football | October 17, 2026 Tuskegee delivered a clutch fourth-quarter performance to defeat Albany State 17-14 on Saturday, October 17, at Abbott Memorial Stadium. The Golden Tigers took a 10-0 lead into halftime after a one-yard touchdown run by Renoldo Spivey Jr. and a 45-yard field goal from Lorcan Ryans. Albany State responded in the second half. Jeffery Davis scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown late in the third quarter, cutting Tuskegee’s advantage to 10-7. The Golden Rams then took the lead in the fourth quarter when Roderick McCrary…

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Virginia Union Dominates Bowie State 48-7 Behind Explosive Offense and Special Teams

Brandon King

Image via AJ Gilliam Virginia Union made a statement in CIAA play Saturday, rolling past Bowie State 48-7 at Bulldog Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. The Panthers (6-1, 5-0 CIAA) controlled the matchup on both sides of the ball, building a 31-0 halftime advantage before closing out a convincing road victory. Bowie State (3-4, 3-2 CIAA) finally reached the scoreboard in the fourth quarter, but Virginia Union answered immediately with a game-changing special-teams touchdown. Virginia Union’s Offense Sets the Tone Quarterback RJ Rosales delivered an efficient performance, completing 13 of 15…

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Tennessee State Stuns No. 24 Morgan State, 25-16, Behind Defensive Takeaways and Big Plays

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State delivered one of its biggest performances of the season Saturday, knocking off No. 24 Morgan State, 25-16, at Nissan Stadium. The Tigers combined explosive passing plays, timely defensive takeaways and a long, clock-draining third-quarter drive to earn the nine-point victory on October 17, 2026. Tennessee State limited the Bears to 16 points and 301 total yards while recording two interceptions and three sacks, according to the official box score. Tennessee State finished with 360 total yards, including 270 through the air, and held the ball…

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Kentucky State Football Dominates Lane College 55–22 Behind Juan Gainous, Jaden Hale

Brandon King

Kentucky State delivered an offensive showcase on Saturday, October 17, rolling past Lane College 55–22 at Alumni Field in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Thorobreds scored 28 points in the opening quarter and never looked back, using explosive passing plays and an efficient offense to secure the SIAC victory. Quarterback Juan Gainous threw for 231 yards and helped spark Kentucky State’s fast start, while wide receiver Jaden Hale repeatedly stretched the field with two long touchdown receptions. The Thorobreds finished with 419 total yards and averaged an impressive 7.8 yards per play.…

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