Category: HBCU Sports

HBCU Football: SIAC Where To Watch | Oct. 15–21

Brandon King

Three SIAC matchups are headed to ESPN+ this Saturday! 📺🔥 Here’s your guide to catching the action on October 17. 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 🏈 Allen Yellow Jackets at Clark Atlanta Panthers🕐 1 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ 🏈 Edward Waters Tigers at Benedict Tigers🕑 2 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ 🏈 Albany State Golden Rams at Tuskegee Golden Tigers🕒 3 p.m. ET📺 ESPN+ All three games will stream on ESPN+. Kickoff times are Eastern. 📺 WHERE TO WATCH: ESPN+ and the SIAC Network. Check the official schedule for each game’s broadcast listing. 🔥…

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UAPB breaks ground on historic Track & Field and Soccer Complex

Brandon King

A new chapter in University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff athletics is underway! The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has officially broken ground on its first-ever on-campus track and field and soccer complex, marking a major milestone for the Golden Lions. The historic project received a significant boost from a $3 million award through the American Rescue Plan, helping advance a facility project that will expand UAPB’s on-campus athletic infrastructure. The new complex represents an important step forward for Golden Lions student-athletes and the university’s continued investment in…

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Clark Atlanta University Senior Morgan Gamble Killed in Crash Involving Driver Traveling 94.4 MPH, Police Say

Brandon King

The Clark Atlanta University community is mourning the loss of 21-year-old Morgan Gamble, a senior whose passion for media production, leadership and storytelling was cut short in a fatal Atlanta crash. According to Atlanta police, Gamble died after a vehicle driven by Nikolai Dunford struck her car around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, at the intersection of Hank Aaron Drive and Glen Street in southeast Atlanta. Investigators reportedly downloaded the vehicle’s event data recorder, which showed Dunford was traveling 94.4 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to a police…

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University of Maryland Suspends Club Tennis Team After Racist KKK Imagery Found in Tournament Materials

Brandon King

The incident involving a regional collegiate tennis tournament has prompted a university investigation, apologies to participating teams, and renewed questions about accountability in campus athletics. The University of Maryland has suspended its club tennis team indefinitely after racist imagery depicting Ku Klux Klan (KKK) hoods was discovered in materials distributed ahead of a regional collegiate tennis tournament. The incident came to light over the weekend after Howard University’s club tennis team president, Toni Rachal, reportedly discovered the graphic while reviewing a Google document containing tournament information, including scheduling details and…

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Prairie View A&M Shakes Up Coaching Staff After 2–5 Start as SWAC Title Defense Hits Turbulence

Brandon King

The defending SWAC champions are making midseason coaching changes after consecutive conference losses, with offensive coordinator Christopher Buckner and defensive backs coach Darren Garrigan among those reassigned. Prairie View A&M is making changes to its football coaching staff as the Panthers look to turn around a disappointing start to the 2026 season. According to FootballScoop, sources confirmed on Monday, October 12, that Prairie View A&M is making multiple coaching staff changes after opening the season with a 2–5 record. Additional reporting from Sports Illustrated’s HBCU coverage identified offensive coordinator Christopher…

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North Carolina A&T Lands 4-Star Forward Janiyah Weaver for 2027

Brandon King

North Carolina A&T women’s basketball has secured a major recruiting commitment, landing ESPN 4-star forward Janiyah Weaver, a 6-foot-5 prospect from Morrow High School in Georgia. The Lady Aggies landed Weaver over several notable programs, including Alabama, UCF and St. John’s, according to the commitment announcement shared by @lightonsports. Weaver is ranked No. 69 nationally in the 2027 recruiting class by ESPN, making her a significant addition to North Carolina A&T’s future recruiting plans. Who Is Janiyah Weaver? Weaver is a 6-foot-6 forward from Morrow High School in Georgia. Her…

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Jackson State Lands 2027 Linebacker Aaron Black, Who Held Offers From Florida State, Nebraska and More

Brandon King

image via the Gwinnett Daily Post Jackson State football adds another recruiting win as three-star-level attention from major programs highlights the Tigers’ latest commitment. Jackson State football has landed a commitment from 2027 linebacker Aaron Black, a prospect from Grayson High School in Georgia who held offers from several prominent college football programs. Black’s reported offers included Florida State, North Carolina, Iowa State and Nebraska, along with other schools. The linebacker announced his commitment on social media, expressing gratitude to the people who have supported him throughout his football journey.…

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HBCU Football Preview: Morgan State Looks to Keep Making History Against Tennessee State on Homecoming

Brandon King

The No. 24 Bears bring a 5–1 record to Nashville, while the Tigers look to turn their season around. The battle to establish the run and stop the run could be the deciding factor. Morgan State is making history in 2026, and the Bears will have an opportunity to continue their breakthrough season when they travel to Nashville to face Tennessee State on Saturday, October 17. The matchup brings together two programs heading in different directions. Morgan State enters at 5–1 after earning its first appearance in the Stats Perform…

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HBCU BREAKING: Alcorn State’s Jaylon Tolbert, Morgan State’s Cameron Edge Named to 2027 HBCU Legacy Bowl

Brandon King

Two HBCU quarterbacks are officially Legacy Bound! Alcorn State’s Jaylon Tolbert and Morgan State’s Cameron Edge have been announced as the first players selected for the 2027 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced the selections on October 13, recognizing two quarterbacks who have delivered impressive performances during the 2026 college football season. Tolbert will represent Team Robinson, while Edge has been selected for Team Gaither. Jaylon Tolbert — Alcorn State Tolbert has led the Braves’ passing attack with impressive production through six games. Tolbert…

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North Carolina A&T’s Kevin White Named CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week

Brandon King

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Come on, now! The CAA Football Offensive Player of the Week honor belongs to a DAWG! North Carolina A&T junior quarterback Kevin White has been named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Football Offensive Player of the Week following his clutch performance in the Aggies’ 30-27 overtime victory over New Hampshire. White delivered a standout performance, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns while adding 38 rushing yards. His biggest moment came late in regulation, when he connected on a 19-yard touchdown pass on the final play to…

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