Category: HBCU Sports

Alabama State comes up short in shootout with UAB, 52-42

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Image via Alabama State Athletics Courtesy of Fred Sington, Alabama State Athletics 42 ASU 52 Winner UAB Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 7 14 7 14 42 UAB 10 7 21 14 52 Alabama State football opened its 2025 campaign in explosive fashion Thursday night, pushing UAB to the wire in a 52-42 setback at Protective Stadium. Quarterback Andrew Body led the Hornets with a dazzling dual-threat performance, throwing for 312 yards and four touchdowns on 18-of-24 passing while adding 119 yards rushing and a 60-yard score on the ground. His efforts helped ASU pile…

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Tennessee State’s QB1 Still Up in the Air as Saturday Approaches

Brandon King

Outside of head coach, deciding on who’s going to be the quarterback is one of the most important decisions for a football team. like so many other teams crossed the country Tennessee State has yet to come to the decision of who will occupy QB one. Head coach Reggie Barlow touched on the quarterback situation in Tuesday morning’s Big South-OVC Football Coaches Call and seemed to allude to it being a three-man race for QB1.  “[Jonathan] Palmer is a smart kid [and] we are happy to have him here. He’s…

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North Carolina Central Tops Southern 31–14 in MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Brandon King

image via Doug Burt 31 Winner NCC 14 SUB Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F NCC 7 10 14 0 31 SU 7 7 0 0 14 It has been 251 days since the clock hit 0:00 in the 2024 Celebration Bowl and the 2025 season kicking off with the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, pitting the Jaguars of Southern University against the Eagles of North Carolina Central University. Led by then first-year head coach Terrence Graves, last season Southern recorded an 8-5 overall record, including 7-1 in the SWAC, on the path to…

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Should Tennessee State follow Tennessee Tech’s Lead by Leaving the OVC and Seek Expansion Membership in a Different Conference? As a Member of the SWAC, what would a Tennessee State Football Schedule Reveal in 2026?

Brandon King

Since Eddie George, former NFL star and current head coach at Tennessee State University, made his comment about the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) being a “dying conference” in 2021, the OVC has indeed seen a notable shift in membership. As of 2023, the OVC has lost several schools, and his comment has proven to be somewhat prophetic in highlighting the conference’s struggles with realignment and stability. Here’s a breakdown of the schools that have left or are set to leave the OVC since that remark: 1. Tennessee Tech (2026) –…

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Tennessee State HBCU All-American enters transfer portal

Brandon King

Less than two weeks before Tennessee State kicks off the season against North Carolina A&T in the John Merritt Classic, TSU defensive back Camani Cobbs announced he was entering the transfer portal.  The redshirt sophomore made his decision public in a straight-to-the-point Twitter post that read in part, “Thank you Tennessee State University for allowing me to develop and build as a man on and off the field.” Last season the Southeast Missouri transfer appeared in 8 contests for the Tigers, recording 3 pass breakups, 7 total tackles, (6 solo),…

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Delaware State adds 4-star wideout

Brandon King

According to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports former Oregon wide receiver Ryan Pellum has committed to Delaware State.  Pellum was a 4-star rated prospect coming out of Millikan High School (Long Beach, CA). He was the no. 171 overall recruit in the 2024 class, the no.28 receiver in his class, and the no.12 overall player from California. As a senior, he hauled in 66 passes for 991 yards and 11 touchdowns and was invited to the Polynesian Bowl for his gridiron exploits. This came on the heels of a junior…

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Jackson State listed at no. 17 AFCA FCS Top 25 Rankings

Brandon King

Defending SWAC and HBCU National Champion Jackson State opens the 2025 season ranked 17th in the AFCA FCS Top 25 Rankings.  Last season JSU recorded a 12-2 overall record and a perfect 8-0 record within the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Jackson State received a total of 200 votes. Other HBCUs receiving votes included South Carolina State with 25, Tennessee State got 14 votes and North Carolina Central received 13 votes.  Jackson State opens up the defense of its championship on August 30 at home against Hampton.  AFCA FCS Preseason Top 25 {August…

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FAMU Basketball lands 4-star guard

Brandon King

Charlie Ward and Florida A&M basketball secured a commitment from 4-Star guard Jayden “JJ” Joseph.  He made his announcement Saturday on social media in a post that was, in part, “so close to the top, now they think I ain’t had it.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 1️⃣🃏 (@jaydennjoseph) Joseph, a 6-2 guard, averaged 11.0 points, scoring a season high 32 points, and 2.4 rebounds as he helped West Oaks Academy to a 22-12 overall record and 15-1 mark in district play.  The class of 2026…

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Tennessee State’s Camani Cobbs named to HBCU All-America Team 

Brandon King

Tennessee State redshirt sophomore defensive back Camani Cobbs was named to the BOXTOROW HBCU All-America Team. Last season the Southeast Missouri transfer appeared in 8 games for the Tigers, recording 7 total tackles, (6 solo), posting a season high 3 against Western Illinois on November 9, 2024, as well as 3 pass breakups.  This is the latest preseason honor for the Cobbs, as the McDonough, GA native was also named to the OVC-Big South Preseason Players to Watch List, one of six TSU players to receive such honors. 

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Albany State Soccer announces 2025 schedule

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image via Albany State Soccer Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Women’s Soccer program is excited to announce its schedule for the 2025 season. The lineup includes a competitive series of non-conference matchups along with Peach Belt Conference games. Under the guidance of a developing and motivated team, the Lady Golden Rams are eager to make an impression as they work to gain momentum in one of the nation’s strongest NCAA Division II soccer conferences. The Lady Golden Rams will open their season on the road with…

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