Category: Black College Football

Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. Set to Appear on The Paul Finebaum Show Tuesday

Brandon King

FAMU head football coach Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. is set to make a national television and radio appearance this Tuesday when he joins The Paul Finebaum Show at 4:30 p.m. ET. The interview will be simulcast on SEC Network and ESPN Radio, giving college football fans an opportunity to hear directly from Gray as anticipation continues to build ahead of the upcoming season. The Paul Finebaum Show is one of the premier platforms for college football discussion, making the appearance a significant opportunity for Gray to share his thoughts…

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Former Jackson State Defensive Back Levi Wyatt Killed in Car Crash at 23

Brandon King

The Jackson State football community is mourning the tragic loss of former defensive back Levi Wyatt, who was killed in a car crash on Saturday. He was 23 years old. Family members confirmed Wyatt’s passing through social media.  A native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Wyatt built an impressive football career that took him from the junior college ranks to the FCS level before finishing his collegiate career at Jackson State. Before joining the Tigers, Wyatt played at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and later transferred to McNeese State, where he earned…

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Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Announces Matchups Through 2029, Featuring Jackson State, Morgan State and South Carolina State

Brandon King

The future of one of HBCU football’s premier opening weekend showcases is now set. The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff has officially announced its featured matchups for the next three seasons, with Morgan State, Jackson State, Norfolk State, South Carolina State, Alabama State and Alcorn State all slated to take center stage in nationally televised contests. The annual event continues to serve as a marquee showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities while highlighting the longstanding rivalry between the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). 2027: Morgan…

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Former Jackson State Assistant Joseph Stone III Selected for NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the San Francisco 49ers

Brandon King

Former Jackson State assistant strength and conditioning coach Joseph Stone III has earned an opportunity to continue his coaching journey at the NFL level after being selected for the 2026 NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the San Francisco 49ers. The prestigious fellowship is designed to provide talented coaches from diverse backgrounds with hands-on experience during NFL training camp while helping prepare them for future coaching opportunities in professional football. Stone, who served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Jackson State during the 2022 and 2023 seasons,…

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Alabama A&M’s Cornelious Brown IV Named to HBCU National Player of the Year Watch List

Brandon King

Alabama A&M quarterback Cornelius Brown IV has been named to the 2026 HBCU National Player of the Year Award Watch List, recognizing him as one of the premier players in HBCU football heading into the upcoming season. Although injuries halted his 2025 season after just 4 games in 2025, Brown has emerged as one of the SWAC’s top signal-callers, earning national recognition for his leadership, poise, and ability to make plays through the air and on the ground. His inclusion on the preseason watch list underscores the expectations surrounding both…

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Alabama State Accepts NCAA Committee on Infractions Decision Following Level I-Mitigated Case

Brandon King

Alabama State University has announced that it has received the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions’ public decision regarding its infractions case, which was classified as Level I-Mitigated. Under the NCAA’s infractions process, a Level I violation represents the most serious category of rules violations, typically involving significant breaches that undermine the integrity of collegiate athletics. The “mitigated” designation means the NCAA determined there were substantial factors that reduced the severity of the case, such as the institution’s cooperation during the investigation, corrective actions taken, or other mitigating circumstances. While…

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SIAC Unveils 2026 Preseason Football Honors; Edward Waters Tabbed as Championship Favorite

Brandon King

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has released its 2026 preseason football honors and predicted order of finish, with defending powerhouse Edward Waters entering the season as the team to beat. The Tigers not only claimed the top spot in the preseason poll, but also swept the conference’s top individual awards. Senior running back Johntarrious Thomas was named SIAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, while junior linebacker Trevon French earned Preseason Defensive Player of the Year honors. Edward Waters leads preseason recognition Edward Waters placed four players on the…

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Prairie View A&M HC Tremaine Jackson Calls Out THSCA Over Coaching Staff Snub: “You Don’t Respect Our Ball”

Brandon King

image via MSN Prairie View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson is demanding more respect for HBCU football after his assistant coaches were left off the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) coaching clinic speaker list. Jackson, whose Panthers became the only college football program in Texas to compete for a national championship during the season, believes his staff earned the opportunity to share their knowledge with coaches across the state. During his comments, Jackson didn’t hold back when addressing what he sees as a continued lack of recognition for…

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South Carolina State Favored to Repeat as MEAC Champion in 2026 Preseason Poll

Brandon King

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has released its 2026 preseason football poll and preseason all-conference teams, with South Carolina State entering the season as the favorite to defend its conference crown. The Bulldogs received 49 points and five first-place votes to claim the top spot in the preseason predicted order of finish. North Carolina Central finished second with 42 points and one first-place vote, while Delaware State garnered 40 points and two first-place votes, setting up what could be a tightly contested race atop the conference standings. Morgan State was…

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Tennessee State Athletics Inks Deal With Nike

Brandon King

Tennessee State University Athletics is entering a new chapter after securing a partnership with Nike, one of the most recognizable brands in sports. The agreement makes Nike the official athletic apparel, footwear, accessory, and equipment provider for Tennessee State’s athletic programs. The partnership was made possible through BSN SPORTS and provides the Tigers with access to Nike products across all of TSU’s sports programs.  For a program with one of the richest history of any in the HBCU sporting diaspora, the partnership represents another step toward strengthening the Tennessee State…

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