Category: HBCU Sports

South Carolina State Defeats FAMU 31-13 in Orange Blossom Classic

Brandon King

Image via the Tallahassee Democrat MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — South Carolina State made a statement on one of HBCU football’s biggest stages Sunday, overpowering Florida A&M 31-13 in the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium. The No. 22 Bulldogs improved to 2-0 behind a dominant rushing attack and a defense that made life miserable for the Rattlers throughout the afternoon. South Carolina State finished with 479 total yards, including 292 on the ground, while limiting Florida A&M to just 161 total yards and minus-1 rushing yard. The Bulldogs also…

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Johnson C. Smith Rolls Past Albany State 27-7 in Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

Brandon King

Image I a Pro Football Hall of Fame CANTON, Ohio — Johnson C. Smith University made a statement on the national stage Sunday afternoon, using a dominant rushing attack and opportunistic defense to defeat Albany State University 27-7 in the seventh annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The matchup featured the defending CIAA champion Golden Bulls against the defending SIAC champion Golden Rams, bringing two of Division II’s premier HBCU football programs together in Canton. Johnson C. Smith controlled the game…

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Prairie View A&M Defeats Texas Southern 52-14 in Labor Day Classic

Brandon King

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — Prairie View A&M scored 28 points in the third quarter and defeated Texas Southern 52-14 on Sunday at Panther Stadium in the Southwestern Athletic Conference opener for both teams. The Panthers improved to 1-0 in SWAC play after losing 49-30 to No. 5 Tarleton State in their season opener. Texas Southern fell to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in conference play. Prairie View led 17-7 at halftime before pulling away in the third quarter. Prairie View Pulls Away After Halftime Prairie View took an early lead when…

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Edward Waters President Takes Responsibility for Jackson State Loss, Announces Major Change to Football Scheduling

Brandon King

JACKSON, Miss. — Edward Waters University President and CEO A. Zachary Faison Jr., Ed.D., J.D., is taking responsibility for the decision to schedule Saturday’s matchup against Jackson State — and says the university will take a dramatically different approach to Division I football games moving forward. Following Edward Waters’ 66-14 loss to Jackson State in the 2026 season opener, Faison issued a lengthy message to the university’s student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and supporters in which he defended the Tigers’ effort while openly questioning whether the financial and competitive realities of…

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Jackson State Mauls Edward Waters 66-14 in Dominant Home Opener

Brandon King

Image via Ayton Breckenridge/The Clarion Ledger JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State put together a dominant performance in its 2026 home opener, overwhelming Edward Waters 66-14 Saturday night at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in the HOPE Labor Day Classic. The Tigers improved to 2-0 with the convincing victory after opening the season with a 26-24 comeback win over Tennessee State. Jackson State’s offense exploded against Edward Waters, while the defense consistently kept the visitors from finding a rhythm. The Tigers’ performance was particularly impressive considering how competitive their season opener had…

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Clark Atlanta Holds Off Morehouse, 31-21, in ATL Labor Day Classic

Brandon King

ATLANTA — Clark Atlanta University used a series of explosive plays to defeat rival Morehouse College 31-21 Saturday afternoon in the inaugural ATL Labor Day Classic at B.T. Harvey Stadium. The victory marked Clark Atlanta’s third consecutive win over Morehouse and gave the Panthers their first victory of the 2026 season. Clark Atlanta improved to 1-1 overall and 1-0 in SIAC play, while Morehouse dropped to 0-2 overall and 0-1 in conference play. An announced crowd of 9,736 watched the Atlanta University Center rivals add another chapter to a football…

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Alcorn State Taken to the Woodshed by Southern Miss, 49-3

Brandon King

Alcorn State had a night to forget Saturday, as the Braves were dominated from start to finish in a 49-3 loss to Southern Miss. It was actually the Braves who drew first blood. After Elijah Ruffin intercepted an Ethan Hampton pass, Alcorn State turned the takeaway into three points on Kenyon Bowser’s 22-yard field goal, giving the Braves a 3-0 lead. Unfortunately for Alcorn State, that lead represented the high point of the afternoon for the Braves—and the closest the game would be—as Southern Miss scored the next 49 points.…

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Tennessee State beat down “Between the Hedges” 63-3

Brandon King

ATHENS, Ga. — Tennessee State’s difficult start to the 2026 football season continued Saturday afternoon as the Tigers fell to No. 3 Georgia, 63-3, at Sanford Stadium. Georgia wasted little time taking control, scoring touchdowns on each of its first four possessions and racing to a 28-0 lead after the opening quarter. The Bulldogs ultimately piled up 63 points while holding Tennessee State to just three points. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns in his one half of work, while running…

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Bethune-Cookman trounced 73-6 by Central Florida in season opener

Brandon King

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF opened the 2026 season with a historic display of dominance Thursday night, overwhelming Bethune-Cookman 73-6 in one of the most lopsided results in the Knights’ recent history. The defeat marked a difficult season debut for the Wildcats, who struggled to match UCF’s pace on either side of the ball. UCF quickly amassed a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, setting the tone with an explosive start and maintaining control throughout the game. The Knight built a 38-0 lead at the break and despite the second half…

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Claudin Cherelus Makes Carolina Panthers’ 53-Man Roster, Keeps Alcorn State on the NFL Map

Brandon King

Former Alcorn State linebacker Claudin Cherelus has officially made the Carolina Panthers’ 53-man active roster, giving the SWAC another representative on an NFL roster heading into the 2026 season. Cherelus’ journey to this point is a testament to perseverance. After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, Cherelus signed with the New York Jets before being released during final roster cuts. Carolina claimed him off waivers shortly afterward, giving the Alcorn State product an opportunity to continue his NFL career. Now, three years later, Cherelus has established himself in Carolina.…

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