Category: HBCU Sports

Jackson State 17th in Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll

Brandon King

The Jackson State Tigers sit at no.17 in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 rankings. JSU went 12-2, including 8-0 within the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Jackson State ended the season on a 10-game winning streak, which included winning the SWAC Championship and the HBCU national championship in the Celebration Bowl.  The Tigers ended last season ranked 18th in the polls. Jackson State opens the season on August 30th against Hampton. The teams have not met since August 31, 2008, a 17-13 win fit the Pirates.  FCS Stats Perform Preseason…

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Norfolk State’s Ings and Darden to take part in NBPA HBCU Top 50 Camp

Brandon King

Norfolk State basketballers Jaylani Darden and Christian Ings will participate in the seventh annual National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) HBCU Top 50 Camp, which takes place this week at Morehouse College from July 31 through August 2.  This season, Ings posted per game averages of 12.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists on .489/.473/.736 shooting splits and was named to the All-MEAC Third Team. The high flying guard also put his dunking prowess on display, winning the College Slam Dunk Championship. In 28 starts for the Spartans last season, Darden…

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Prairie View A&M lands three-star running back

Brandon King

Three-star and class of 2026 running back Nicholas Tramble committed to Prairie View. Tremble announced his decision in a post to his X account that said, “H-town, we home baby.”  Tremble got on colleges’ radar after a freshman campaign in which he ran for 675 yards and a district-leading 10 touchdowns on just 65 carries, earning second-team All-District honors.  This past season as a junior, Tramble ran for 1,100 yards, which led the district, and 10 touchdowns, garnering all-district First Team honors.  s=46&t=NPFjWlxAzW3wZ9iBa1Vfzw Over his first three high school seasons,…

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Shannon Harris has the interim tag removed as DC Defenders Head Coach, will also be Tennessee State Co-Offensive Coordinator

Brandon King

Wednesday the DC Defenders made Shannon Harris their official head coach, dropping the interim from his title.  Harris led the defenders to the UFL championship following the departure of Reggie Barlow to become the head coach at Tennessee State. His achievement marked the first time an HBCU graduate led a pro football team to championship.  It was assumed that his time with the defenders was coming to an end after news emerged that Harris was accepting the Co-Offensive Coordinator role on Reggie Barlow’s staff at TSU. This meant that the…

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Norfolk State announces kickoff time for 2025 home football games

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Courtesy of Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State announced kickoff times for its highly anticipated 2025 home football slate on Friday afternoon. The Spartans will open the season against Towson on Thursday, Aug. 28, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The game will air nationally on the ESPN family of networks. The matchup marks the first night game at William “Dick” Price Stadium since 2021. Norfolk State hosts Virginia State on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 6 p.m. after narrowly defeating the Trojans 28-23 last season. The Spartans return home on Saturday, Sept. 20, to…

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Jackson State’s JaCobian Morgan named Phil Steele SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, over a dozen JSU players named to Preseason All-Conference Teams

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics: Jackson State had 13 players named to 16 spots on the Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference Team released on Friday, including the offensive player of the year and nine first team positions. JaCobian Morgan was named First Team quarterback and the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year award after earning Offensive Most Valuable Player at the Cricket Celebration Bowl last season. The graduate student finished last season with 2,051 yards through the air on 150-of-234 passing, finishing the season 10-1 as a starter, including 10 consecutive wins.…

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Toriano Morgan Reportedly Had No Plans to Leave Edward Waters

Brandon King

Former Edward Waters head coach Toriano Morgan will be in his familiar space on the sideline on Saturday afternoon.  Coach Morgan, who in a stunning development earlier this week, abruptly resigned from his role at Edward Waters, will return to his alma mater, Tennessee State and accept a position on Reggie Barlow’s staff.  However, as much as this is a home run addition to TSU’s coaching ranks, leaving EWU may not have been in Morgan’s immediate plans.  According to Rocky Miller and Johnnie Cole of HBCU Coaches Corner, they spoke…

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Nolan Smith named Tennessee State head coach men’s basketball coach

Brandon King

Friday Tennessee State announced that the school named Nolan Smith its new men’s head basketball coach.  “Nolan Smith is a championship-caliber leader with elite playing experience, high basketball IQ, and a proven track record of developing NBA talent,” said TSU Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen.  “He brings top-tier recruiting connections, a player-first approach, and a deeply authentic bond with today’s student-athletes. Shaped by some of the game’s best, Nolan will lead our program with integrity and impact on the court and in the community. Our future is in great…

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Tennessee State Places Six on Conference Watch Lists Ahead of 2025 Season

Brandon King

The OVC-Big South Football Association released its preseason watch lists for offense and defense. Amongst the student athletes to make the cut were six Tigers. Tight end Jason Hoath, who has been key in blocking and has shown ability in the passing game was named to the Association’s offensive players to watch list.  Joining him is offensive lineman Anthony Smith. He brings championship experience to a largely new offensive line whose performance will have a sizable impact on the direction of the Tigers’ season.  Junior wide receiver Delanie “Juice” Majors…

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