Category: HBCU Sports

Tennessee State’s Cam Bulluck Named OVC Offensive Player of the Week After Monster Performance

Brandon King

Cam Bulluck delivered one of the biggest receiving performances of the season for Tennessee State football, earning Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors. The Tennessee State Tigers have another reason to celebrate despite their latest result on the football field. Junior wide receiver Cam Bulluck has been named the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Football Offensive Player of the Week after producing a career-best performance against UT Martin. Bulluck finished with seven receptions for 191 yards and three touchdowns, averaging an impressive 27.3 yards per catch. His performance…

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Southern Rallies Past Prairie View A&M 28-14 Behind Herman Brister III’s Pick-Six and Damien Henderson Jr.’s Breakout Game

Brandon King

inage via Chris Barber Southern University delivered a clutch performance on both sides of the football, rallying to defeat Prairie View A&M 28-14 on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Jaguars (3-4, 1-2 SWAC) scored 21 unanswered points after trailing 14-7, using explosive passing plays, a powerful fourth-quarter rushing attack and a game-sealing defensive touchdown to secure the victory. Damien Henderson Jr. hauled in two touchdown receptions for 115 yards, Trey Holly rushed for 121 yards and the go-ahead touchdown, and Herman Brister III delivered a standout defensive performance with 10…

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South Carolina State Falls to Charleston Southern, 49–39, Despite 470 Yards of Offense

Brandon King

image via Kelvin L. Bonnette 39 SCS 49 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SCS 6 10 15 8 39 CSU 14 21 7 7 49 South Carolina State showed offensive resilience on the road Saturday, but costly special-teams plays and turnovers proved too much to overcome in a 49–39 loss to Charleston Southern. The Bulldogs finished with 470 total yards, 27 first downs and 35:29 in possession time, yet the Buccaneers capitalized on explosive plays to secure the 10-point victory. How the game was decided Charleston Southern established control…

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Tennessee State Outgains UT Martin but Turnovers Doom Tigers in 42-28 Loss

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image via Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State built an early 14-point lead and generated 391 yards of total offense, but costly turnovers and a struggling rushing attack proved too much to overcome in a 42-28 loss to UT Martin on Saturday. The Tigers jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter advantage behind quarterback Daylin Lee, who connected with Aaron Duncan II for a 21-yard touchdown before finding Cam Bulluck for an explosive 99-yard scoring strike. Tennessee State carried a 21-14 lead into halftime, but the Skyhawks took control…

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Morgan State Rallies Past Robert Morris, 28-27, Behind Keith Jenkins Jr.’s Two Touchdowns

Brandon King

Image via Chris Thompkins/Morgan State Athletics Morgan State produced a thrilling comeback Saturday, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat Robert Morris 28-27 in a dramatic football showdown. The Bears used an explosive third quarter to erase an early deficit before Keith Jenkins Jr. delivered the decisive touchdown with just 24 seconds remaining. Morgan State’s ability to run the football and respond under pressure proved crucial in the one-point victory. Robert Morris built a 14-0 lead behind quarterback Carson Haggard, who connected with Attawan Mays for a 28-yard touchdown in the…

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FAMU Spoils Alabama State’s Homecoming With Insane 28-27 Comeback

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A.J. Burris catches touchdowns of 88 and 89 yards as Florida A&M erases a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun Alabama State. Florida A&M erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Alabama State 28-27 and spoil the Hornets’ homecoming in Montgomery. The Rattlers trailed 27-14 before quarterback Armond Parker connected with wide receiver A.J. Burris for touchdowns of 88 and 89 yards. The explosive strikes powered FAMU’s comeback and flipped the game in the final quarter. A.J. Burris delivers two game-changing touchdowns Alabama State extended its lead to 27-14 on Andrew…

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SWAC Moves Bethune-Cookman vs. Alabama A&M Kickoff to Noon Amid Severe Weather Threat

Brandon King

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced another football schedule adjustment as anticipated adverse weather threatens this weekend’s HBCU football slate. The SWAC announced Friday, October 9, that Saturday’s matchup between Bethune-Cookman and Alabama A&M will now kick off at 12 p.m. CT on Saturday, October 10, instead of its originally scheduled 6 p.m. start. The game will be streamed live on SWAC TV. The six-hour adjustment comes as the conference continues to monitor potentially dangerous weather conditions moving through the southern United States. Conference officials said additional schedule changes remain…

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Former Jackson State Football Player Kaseem Vauls Passes Away

Brandon King

Former Jackson State football player Kaseem Vauls has passed away, according to an announcement from his father, William Vauls. The heartbreaking news was shared Thursday, October 8, as Vauls’ family announced his passing through his social media account. Vauls was a former Jackson State defensive lineman who became the subject of widespread support from the HBCU football community after suffering a cardiac arrest in February 2023. At the time, Vauls was 21 years old and entering his second season with the Tigers after transferring from Alabama A&M. A Community Rallying…

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SWAC Moves FAMU–Alabama State to Friday as Weather Threat Alters Weekend Football Schedule

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Image via the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference is making changes to its Week Six football schedule as the conference prepares for the potential impact of adverse weather conditions in Alabama. The biggest change affects the highly anticipated matchup between Florida A&M and Alabama State, which has been moved up one day. FAMU–Alabama State Moved to Friday The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, October 10, but will now be played Friday, October 9 at 11:00 a.m. CT. The matchup will be streamed live on SWAC TV. That…

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2026 SWAC Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll: Bethune-Cookman Leads the Way

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image via the Southwestern Athletic Conference The 2026-27 SWAC men’s basketball season is approaching, and the conference’s preseason poll has officially set the expectations. The votes are in. Bethune-Cookman has been selected as the 2026-27 Southwestern Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball preseason favorite, but the Wildcats aren’t the only team generating plenty of attention. The conference’s annual predicted order of finish features several familiar programs near the top, while a few of last season’s results make some of the preseason placements particularly interesting. 🏀 2026 SWACMBB Preseason Poll Rank Team Points…

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