Albany State and head football coach Quinn Gray Sr have parted ways. The now former Golden Rams head man put it on wax via a post on social media that in part reads: “Albany State had been nothing short of amazing to myself and my family by giving me the opportunity to live out my dream of becoming a college head coach. I am forever grateful to Dr. Marion Fedrick for bestowing that opportunity upon me. People often say that you want to leave a place better than you found…
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South Carolina State wins exciting Celebration Bowl in 4OT thriller
40 Winner SCS 38 P V Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT OT OT OT F SCS 0 0 21 14 3 0 0 2 40 P V 7 14 7 7 3 0 0 0 38 The much-anticipated 2025 lived up to the hype and then some, (although it did not start off that way). It developed into a matchup chock-full of heart-stopping back and forth action as South Carolina State overcame a 21-0 deficit, as well as an injury to starting quarterback William Atkins IV, to claim a 40-38 quadruple…
Read MoreWeek 15 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Top 7
Week 15 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab saw no invitees to the party but did see some shuffling of the proverbial deck. 7. Grambling State Tigers (7-5, 4-3) The Tigers of Grambling State University remain at No.7 in the Week 15 rankings. In their most recent and final outing of the season, Grambling suffered a heartbreaking 28-27 loss to Southern in the Bayou Classic. The Tigers were unable to convert a potential go-ahead field goal and then fumbled in Southern territory on the would-be game-winning drive, leaving…
Read MoreJames Colzie III out after 2 seasons at FAMU, Henry Burris named acting head coach
The Rattlers of Florida A&M are in the market for a new head football coach. On Monday, the university’s athletic department announced that it had parted ways with head coach James Colzie III, effective immediately. “Excellence is the standard that extends across every aspect of our institution—from academics and research to athletics and community engagement,” said FAMU President Marva B. Johnson. “As the nation’s top public HBCU, we are committed to operational excellence in everything we do. Our football program and all Rattler sports are critical drivers of university pride,…
Read MoreIsaiah Knowles enters the transfer portal
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…
Read MoreSouth Carolina State adds baker’s dozen during early signing period
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…
Read MoreTennessee State adds 9 to the fold during early signing period
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…
Read MoreAlbany State falls in Division II quarters to Newberry, 31-24
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…
Read MoreAlcorn State takes SWAC crown 23-21 over Jackson State
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…
Read MoreWeek 13 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Top 7
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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