Category: SWAC

Micah Gay headed to Jackson State

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Next season Former Tennessee State linebacker will be terrorizing offenses in the Southwestern Athletic Conference as he announced Friday afternoon he was committing to Jackson State. Gay put it on wax via a post on X that was captioned “Respect my decision” and featured a short video.  For Gay, 2025 was a breakout season that saw him record 61 total tackles (34 solo, 27 assisted), 3.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 2 passes defensed, and a fumble recovery.  Following this season the redshirt junior entered the transfer portal and drew…

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Ahmad Miller commits to Syracuse 

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Former Jackson State running back Ahmad Miller is taking his talents to the ACC, as he has committed to Syracuse.  Miller led all SWAC running backs in yards (1,054), yards per carry (6.4), and yards per game (87.8). Miller topped the 100-yard mark five times on the season, with a high of 180 yards coming against Hampton on August 30. According to PFF, Miller forced 52 missed tackles and ran for 750 yards after contact.  Miller appeared in 25 games at Jackson State, rushing for 1,365 yards and 9 touchdowns…

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Isaiah Knowles commits to FAMU

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In a development that should surprise no one, former Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles has committed to Florida A&M.  Knowles announced his next collegiate landing spot in a post on X that was captioned “COMMITTED 🐍.” This season Knowles completed 177 of 286 passes for 2,151 yards 18 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He helped guide the Golden Rams to a 12-2 overall record and an undefeated 8-0 run through the SIAC on the way to the program’s 16th SIAC championship. The back-to-back SIAC Offensive Player of the Year led an…

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Alabama A&M men’s hoops ends non-conference schedule against Fisk

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image via Alabama A&M Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball team looks to rebound from back-to-back losses when it plays host to Fisk on Tuesday night. Tip-off for the Pre-New Year’s Eve Game is set for 5 p.m. from the AAMU Event Center. Alabama A&M (6-6) is coming off losses to Ole Miss and Chattanooga and will look to get back into the win column before Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play begins on Saturday.  Fisk (3-14) enters riding a four-game losing…

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Alabama A&M’s Jalen Wright to enter transfer portal

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Alabama A&M linebacker Jalen Wright will enter the transfer portal, according to his representation, Chris Hummer of 247Sports reports.  The sophomore out of Birmingham, AL led the Bulldogs with 75 total tackles ( 26 solo, 49 assisted), with a season high of 12 coming against Grambling on 11/1. Wright also led AAMU with 6.5 tackles for loss and also recorded a sack and an interception, which came against Texas Southern and Bethune-Cookman, respectively. 

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Prairie View’s Sparks declares for NFL draft

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Prairie View defensive lineman Alajujuan Sparks has declared for the NFL Draft. Sparks began his collegiate career at Alabama as an offensive lineman, spending two seasons with the Crimson Tide before transferring to Valdosta State.  Sparks appeared in 28 games as a Blazer, recording 27 tackles ( 13 solo, 14, assisted ), 3 tackles for loss, and 3 passes defensed. His efforts helped Valdosta State advance to the NCAA Division II national championship game in 2024. After the season he followed Coach Tramaine Jackson, who left Valdosta State to become…

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Travis Terrell Jr enters the transfer portal

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Jackson State running back Travis Terrell Jr will enter the transfer portal. He announced his intention via a social media post, describing the decision to enter the portal as “hard” but also a “personal/business decision for my, my family and my future.”  In his freshman season, Terrell ran for 459 yards and 4 touchdowns on 75 carries. He also showed his prowess on special teams, returning 18 kicks for 551 yards and 2 touchdowns, and 18 punts for 300 yards. That year he was named a FCS All-American, FCS Football…

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James Colzie III out after 2 seasons at FAMU, Henry Burris named acting head coach

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The Rattlers of Florida A&M are in the market for a new head football coach. On Monday, the university’s athletic department announced that it had parted ways with head coach James Colzie III, effective immediately.  “Excellence is the standard that extends across every aspect of our institution—from academics and research to athletics and community engagement,” said FAMU President Marva B. Johnson. “As the nation’s top public HBCU, we are committed to operational excellence in everything we do. Our football program and all Rattler sports are critical drivers of university pride,…

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Mississippi Valley evisorated by Kansas State, 108-49

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Image via MVSU Basketball Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball program committed the campaign’s fewest personal fouls (12) while Michael James was responsible for 46.9% of the team’s point production as the Wildcats of Kansas State took the win, 108-49. The Basics:    Delta Devils’ Top Performers:  Next:  

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Southern adds another Big-12 skin to the wall, beats Houston 70-62

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After stunning Arizona 63-57 on Wednesday, the Southern University women’s hoops team followed up with a wire-to-wire 70-62 win over Houston Sunday afternoon.  Southern took the lead on Mykayla Cunningham’s driving layup on the game’s first possession. The Jaguars maintained the pole position for the balance of the period, taking as much as a 7-point lead. Houston, shot the ball well 50% (5-10) from the field and 66% (2-3) downtown, however, UH was hampered by 6 turnovers in the period.  In the second quarter, the Cougars would pare the Southern…

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