Category: SWAC

Jackson State Survives Tennessee State 26-24 in Wild John A. Merritt Classic Finish

Brandon King

Jackson State opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 26-24 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday night, overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit and surviving a late field-goal attempt to secure the season-opening win. The Tigers wasted little time making an impact. On Jackson State’s opening drive, quarterback Jared Lockhart sold a play-action fake on 3rd-and-6, stepped up in the pocket and found a wide-open Jabari Jones for an 88-yard touchdown pass. The explosive play gave Jackson State an early 7-0 advantage. Tennessee State answered immediately. On the ensuing drive, quarterback Daylin…

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Florida A&M Opens Quinn Fordham Gray Sr Era With 20-7 Win Over Albany State

Brandon King

The FAMU Rattlers and new coach Quinn Gray opened their season Saturday, Aug. 28, against Albany State at Bragg Memorial Stadium.( image via Sarah Cheatham) Florida A&M opened the Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. era in winning fashion Saturday night, defeating Albany State 20-7 at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The victory was especially significant for Gray, who faced his former program in his first game as FAMU’s head coach. Gray previously led the Albany State Golden Rams for the previous three seasons before taking over the Rattlers program.…

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Alabama State Rallies Past Southern, 30-17, in Inaugural Birmingham Football Classic

Brandon King

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama State opened the 2026 football season with a statement, rallying from a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Southern University 30-17 in the inaugural Birmingham Football Classic at historic Legion Field on Saturday. The Hornets entered the season ranked No. 4 in the preseason Black College Football Poll after going 10-2 in 2025, while Southern was beginning a new era under Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk. (https://www.wsfa.com⁠) Southern controlled much of the first half. Mike Franklin opened the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run, and…

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BREAKING: Four Jackson State Players Granted TRO, Eligible for 10 Days

Brandon King

Jackson State has received a major boost just two days before its 2026 season opener. Reid Pulliam, B.J. Washington, Kazarius Bowie and Tymon Wells have been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, making the four Tigers eligible to compete for the next 10 days. The ruling comes as the players continue their legal fight for an additional season of college football eligibility. The timing is significant. Jackson State opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Aug. 29, against Tennessee State, meaning all four players are now eligible to take…

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Nicholls Dominates Mississippi Valley State 44-10 in Season Opener

Brandon King

THIBODAUX, La. — Mississippi Valley State’s 2026 football season got off to a difficult start Thursday night as the Delta Devils were overwhelmed by Nicholls, falling 44-10 at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium. Nicholls set the tone early and never looked back, racing to a 37-0 halftime advantage behind a dominant offensive performance and a defense that forced four turnovers in the first half. Nicholls quarterback Ean Rodrigue completed 16 of 25 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with Jordan Smith and Greg Donaldson on explosive…

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Alabama A&M’s Kintavious Dozier Signs With SPD Radnički Kragujevac

Brandon King

Former Alabama A&M standout Kintavious Dozier is taking his talents overseas. Dozier has signed with SPD Radnički Kragujevac, continuing his professional basketball career in Serbia after spending the 2025-26 season with the Bulldogs. The Lanett, Alabama native transferred to Alabama A&M from Grambling State and quickly became one of the Bulldogs’ top offensive contributors. He averaged 14.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game across 33 games while shooting 43.1% from the field, 37.1% from three-point range and 84.0% from the free-throw line. Dozier also earned All-SWAC Preseason First…

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Alabama A&M and Alabama Set for Historic Women’s Basketball Matchup

Brandon King

A historic in-state matchup is set for Friday, November 6, 2026, as the Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs travel to Coleman Coliseum to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. The matchup will feature Alabama A&M head coach Dawn E. Thornton going head-to-head with Alabama head coach Pauline Love, bringing two Black women head coaches together on the sidelines for a highly anticipated matchup between the HBCU and SEC programs. While the matchup represents an important moment for women’s basketball, the historical record surrounding Alabama’s program should also be accurately recognized. Wendell…

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Cameron Peters Signs With Hamilton Tiger-Cats After Standout Prairie View A&M Career

Brandon King

Former Prairie View A&M quarterback Cameron Peters is taking the next step in his football career. Peters has signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, giving the former Panthers standout an opportunity to continue his professional career north of the border. Peters finished his Prairie View A&M career after two seasons with an impressive résumé. He threw for 3,723 yards and 27 touchdowns, while adding 598 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on the ground. His time in the SWAC also included one of the most successful…

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FAMU Releases Depth Chart for 2026 Opener Against Albany State

Brandon King

Florida A&M has officially released its two-deep depth chart for the 2026 season opener against Albany State, giving Rattler Nation its first look at the lineup head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. will take into Saturday night’s matchup. The Rattlers open the 2026 campaign on Saturday, August 29, at 7 p.m. ET against Albany State at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Leading the way at quarterback is Isaiah Knowles, who will make his FAMU debut against his former team. Knowles previously starred at Albany State, where he won…

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Dr. Paul A. Bryant Emerges as Potential Candidate for Jackson State Athletics Director Position

Brandon King

Jackson State University may already have a familiar SWAC name in its sights as it begins its search for a new vice president and director of athletics. According to multiple sources, Alabama A&M Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant has been contacted by Jackson State University regarding its vacant athletics director position, with mutual interest reportedly existing between Bryant and the university. The position opened Wednesday after Ashley Robinson departed Jackson State to become the new vice president and director of athletics at Texas Southern University.…

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