Category: Black College Football

HBCU Football Preview: Morgan State Looks to Keep Making History Against Tennessee State on Homecoming

Brandon King

The No. 24 Bears bring a 5–1 record to Nashville, while the Tigers look to turn their season around. The battle to establish the run and stop the run could be the deciding factor. Morgan State is making history in 2026, and the Bears will have an opportunity to continue their breakthrough season when they travel to Nashville to face Tennessee State on Saturday, October 17. The matchup brings together two programs heading in different directions. Morgan State enters at 5–1 after earning its first appearance in the Stats Perform…

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HBCU BREAKING: Alcorn State’s Jaylon Tolbert, Morgan State’s Cameron Edge Named to 2027 HBCU Legacy Bowl

Brandon King

Two HBCU quarterbacks are officially Legacy Bound! Alcorn State’s Jaylon Tolbert and Morgan State’s Cameron Edge have been announced as the first players selected for the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced the selections on October 13, recognizing two quarterbacks who have delivered impressive performances during the 2026 college football season. Tolbert will represent Team Robinson, while Edge has been selected for Team Gaither. Jaylon Tolbert — Alcorn State Tolbert has led the Braves’ passing attack with impressive production through six games. Tolbert…

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North Carolina A&T’s Kevin White Named CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week

Brandon King

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Come on, now! The CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week honor belongs to a DAWG! North Carolina A&T junior quarterback Kevin White has been named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Football Offensive Player of the Week following his clutch performance in the Aggies’ 30-27 overtime victory over New Hampshire. White delivered a standout performance, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns while adding 38 rushing yards. His biggest moment came late in regulation, when he connected on a 19-yard touchdown pass on the final play to…

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Tennessee State’s Cam Bulluck Named OVC Offensive Player of the Week After Monster Performance

Brandon King

Cam Bulluck delivered one of the biggest receiving performances of the season for Tennessee State football, earning Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors. The Tennessee State Tigers have another reason to celebrate despite their latest result on the football field. Junior wide receiver Cam Bulluck has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Football Offensive Player of the Week after producing a career-best performance against UT Martin. Bulluck finished with seven receptions for 191 yards and three touchdowns, averaging an impressive 27.3 yards per catch. His performance…

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Southern Rallies Past Prairie View A&M 28-14 Behind Herman Brister III’s Pick-Six and Damien Henderson Jr.’s Breakout Game

Brandon King

inage via Chris Barber Southern University delivered a clutch performance on both sides of the football, rallying to defeat Prairie View A&M 28-14 on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Jaguars (3-4, 1-2 SWAC) scored 21 unanswered points after trailing 14-7, using explosive passing plays, a powerful fourth-quarter rushing attack and a game-sealing defensive touchdown to secure the victory. Damien Henderson Jr. hauled in two touchdown receptions for 115 yards, Trey Holly rushed for 121 yards and the go-ahead touchdown, and Herman Brister III delivered a standout defensive performance with 10…

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South Carolina State Falls to Charleston Southern, 49–39, Despite 470 Yards of Offense

Brandon King

image via Kelvin L. Bonnette 39 SCS 49 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SCS 6 10 15 8 39 CSU 14 21 7 7 49 South Carolina State showed offensive resilience on the road Saturday, but costly special-teams plays and turnovers proved too much to overcome in a 49–39 loss to Charleston Southern. The Bulldogs finished with 470 total yards, 27 first downs and 35:29 in possession time, yet the Buccaneers capitalized on explosive plays to secure the 10-point victory. How the game was decided Charleston Southern established control…

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Tennessee State Outgains UT Martin but Turnovers Doom Tigers in 42-28 Loss

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State built an early 14-point lead and generated 391 yards of total offense, but costly turnovers and a struggling rushing attack proved too much to overcome in a 42-28 loss to UT Martin on Saturday. The Tigers jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter advantage behind quarterback Daylin Lee, who connected with Aaron Duncan II for a 21-yard touchdown before finding Cam Bulluck for an explosive 99-yard scoring strike. Tennessee State carried a 21-14 lead into halftime, but the Skyhawks took control…

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Morgan State Rallies Past Robert Morris, 28-27, Behind Keith Jenkins Jr.’s Two Touchdowns

Brandon King

Image via Chris Thompkins/Morgan State Athletics Morgan State produced a thrilling comeback Saturday, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat Robert Morris 28-27 in a dramatic football showdown. The Bears used an explosive third quarter to erase an early deficit before Keith Jenkins Jr. delivered the decisive touchdown with just 24 seconds remaining. Morgan State’s ability to run the football and respond under pressure proved crucial in the one-point victory. Robert Morris built a 14-0 lead behind quarterback Carson Haggard, who connected with Attawan Mays for a 28-yard touchdown in the…

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FAMU Spoils Alabama State’s Homecoming With Insane 28-27 Comeback

Brandon King

A.J. Burris catches touchdowns of 88 and 89 yards as Florida A&M erases a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun Alabama State. Florida A&M erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Alabama State 28-27 and spoil the Hornets’ homecoming in Montgomery. The Rattlers trailed 27-14 before quarterback Armond Parker connected with wide receiver A.J. Burris for touchdowns of 88 and 89 yards. The explosive strikes powered FAMU’s comeback and flipped the game in the final quarter. A.J. Burris delivers two game-changing touchdowns Alabama State extended its lead to 27-14 on Andrew…

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SWAC Moves Bethune-Cookman vs. Alabama A&M Kickoff to Noon Amid Severe Weather Threat

Brandon King

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced another football schedule adjustment as anticipated adverse weather threatens this weekend’s HBCU football slate. The SWAC announced Friday, October 9, that Saturday’s matchup between Bethune-Cookman and Alabama A&M will now kick off at 12 p.m. CT on Saturday, October 10, instead of its originally scheduled 6 p.m. start. The game will be streamed live on SWAC TV. The six-hour adjustment comes as the conference continues to monitor potentially dangerous weather conditions moving through the southern United States. Conference officials said additional schedule changes remain…

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