Category: Black College Football

Isaiah Knowles enters the transfer portal

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Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles has hopped into the transfer portal. The 2025 SIAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and two-time All-SIAC performer announced the move in a post on X captioned “Officially in the NCAA Transfer Portal.” The Navy transfer has appeared in 21 games, completing 371 of 583 passes for 4,726 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions while adding another 394 yards and 11 scores on 180 rushes. We we This season Knowles helped lead the Golden Rams to their 16th SIAC Championship and advanced to the…

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South Carolina State adds baker’s dozen during early signing period

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Image via South Carolina State Football Courtesy of South Carolina State Athletics 2026 SC State Football Signees ORANGEBURG, SC— South Carolina State head football coach Chennis Berry announces the addition of 13 new Bulldogs during the early signing period. “Go Dogs! It’s a great day to be a Bulldog. We feel like we got better today with the young men that we signed with these new signees at South Carolina State University,” said Berry. “We are about chasing A’ s B’s Championships and Degrees and we feel these young men fit the profile…

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Tennessee State adds 9 to the fold during early signing period

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Assistant AD – Communications & Broadcasting  Story Links NASHVILLE — Tennessee State football head coach Reggie Barlow signed nine student-athletes during the three-day early signing period from Dec. 3–5, adding key pieces on both sides of the ball. The Tigers brought in six offensive players and three defensive specialists as they continue to build depth and versatility across the roster. The offensive class is anchored by three linemen in junior transfer Slater Adams (6-foot-3, 325 pounds) from Quitman, Miss.; Kennedy Jackson (6-3, 290) from Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and LaRodney McQueen…

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Albany State falls in Division II quarters to Newberry, 31-24

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Image via Albany State Football Courtesy of Albany State Athletics 31 Winner NEW 24 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NEW 3 21 7 0 31 ASU 21 0 3 0 24 Albany, Ga. — In a hard-fought NCAA Division II Quarterfinal matchup, the Albany State Golden Rams left everything on the field, showcasing heart, resilience, and championship pride from the opening whistle to the final snap. Though the season came to a close in today’s loss, the Golden Rams continued to affirm why this 2025 campaign will be remembered…

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Alcorn State takes SWAC crown 23-21 over Jackson State

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Image via Alcorn State Football Courtesy of Alcorn State Athletics 23 Winner PVA 21 JSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F PVA 7 6 10 0 23 JSU 0 7 14 0 21 JACKSON, Mississippi —Behind an impressive defensive showing that held the Jackson State offense to 84 rushing yards, Prairie View A&M took down the Tigers 23-21 on the road Saturday afternoon to win the 2025 SWAC Championship The Panthers improved to 10-3 on the year and 8-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play, while the Tigers fell to 9-3 and…

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Week 13 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Top 7

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There was a rarity in this week’s Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 7 in that there was no movement in the rankings, with all teams standing pat from the previous week. 7 Virginia State Trojans (6-4, 4-3) The Trojans of Virginia State University remain at the No.7 spot in this week’s rankings. VSU was last in action when they took on in-state rival Virginia Union and the Panthers defeated the Trojans 14-3. The Trojans finished the 2025 campaign 6-4, their fourth consecutive winning season dating…

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Tennessee State’s Micah Gay enters the transfer portal 

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Tennessee State linebacker Micah Gay has hopped into the transfer portal according to his representatives Michael Salvo and Tristan Kuhn of Nilson Sports.  The redshirt junior was second in the team with 61 tackles (34 solo, 27 assisted), while also adding 3.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, and a fumble recovery.  The Atlanta, GA native has appeared in 28 games for Tennessee State, recording 78 total tackles ( 44 solo, 34 assisted) 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 2 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries. The October 20 Big South-OVC…

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SWAC Announces 2025 Football Postseason honorees

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference unveiled its 2025 Football Postseason Awards Monday afternoon. The honors are determined by voting from the conference’s head football coaches and sports information directors (SIDs) Like the NBA, the SWAC has a minimum participation rate to be considered for postseason recognition. Players must have taken part in at least 50% of games this season to be considered for postseason accolades. 2025 All-SWAC Football Team Selections  All-SWAC First Team OffenseQuarterback: Andrew Body, Alabama StateRunning Back: Ahmad Miller, Jackson State Running Back: Jaylen Jennings, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Offensive Lineman: Cameron Smith, Alabama State Offensive…

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Tennessee State defeats Chattanooga 70-64

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Image via Tennessee State Athletics Behind early efficient shooting and solid work on the boards, Tennessee State was able to build a double-digit lead against Chattanooga before weathering a comeback attempt from the Mocs and hanging on to defeat their opponents in a wire-to-wire fashion, 70-64.  TSU jumped out to an early 7-point lead before Teddy Washington Jr’s layup finally got the Mocs on the scoreboard at 7-2 at the 15:51 mark. Shooting 51% (16-31) for the half, as compared to Chattanooga’s 37.9% (11-29), the Tigers were able to build…

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Albany State hangs on to defeat Benedict 14-12, advances in D-II Playoffs

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Image via Albany State Athletics In the first matchup between Albany State and Benedict, played on October 25, the Golden Rams laid a 31-3 donkey kicking on the Tigers in their own house. Their next meeting, which took place in the SIAC Championship Game, seemed to be on the same path, as the Golden Rams jumped out to a 17-1 lead and appeared to be on the verge of seizing control. However, Benedict battled back, stymied the Albany State offense in the second half, coming within a single play of…

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