Tag: CIAA Football

Winston-Salem State Pulls Away, Holds Off Lincoln (PA) for 21-14 Victory

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image via Garrett Garns Winston-Salem State used a special-teams touchdown and two third-quarter scoring plays to defeat Lincoln University (PA), 21-14, on Saturday, October 24. The Rams overcame a 7-0 first-quarter deficit, scored 21 unanswered points and held off a late Lincoln rally to secure the seven-point victory. Lincoln struck first when Malory Pinkney scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 5:58 remaining in the opening quarter. Armando Avril added the extra point to give the Lions a 7-0 lead. Winston-Salem State answered in the second quarter with a momentum-changing…

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Virginia Union Dominates Shaw in 49-6 CIAA Football Victory

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image via Virginia Union Football Virginia Union delivered a commanding performance against Shaw, rolling to a 49-6 victory behind a prolific passing attack, a productive ground game and a defense that kept the Bears off the scoreboard for three quarters. The Panthers scored on their first two possessions and carried a 35-0 lead into halftime. Virginia Union added two more touchdowns in the second half before Shaw finally broke through with a fourth-quarter touchdown, but the Panthers’ early dominance had already put the game out of reach. Virginia Union finished…

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Virginia Union Dominates Bowie State 48-7 Behind Explosive Offense and Special Teams

Brandon King

Image via AJ Gilliam Virginia Union made a statement in CIAA play Saturday, rolling past Bowie State 48-7 at Bulldog Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. The Panthers (6-1, 5-0 CIAA) controlled the matchup on both sides of the ball, building a 31-0 halftime advantage before closing out a convincing road victory. Bowie State (3-4, 3-2 CIAA) finally reached the scoreboard in the fourth quarter, but Virginia Union answered immediately with a game-changing special-teams touchdown. Virginia Union’s Offense Sets the Tone Quarterback RJ Rosales delivered an efficient performance, completing 13 of 15…

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HBCU Football Is Back: 2026 Week Zero Schedule

Brandon King

The wait is finally over as HBCU programs across the country take the field for Week Zero of the 2026 college football season. The opening slate features teams from the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC and other HBCU conferences, with several intriguing matchups scheduled throughout the weekend. From conference showdowns to nonconference tests, Week Zero gives fans an early look at some of the teams looking to make a run in 2026. 🏈 HBCU Week Zero Schedule Thursday, Aug. 27 Friday, Aug. 28 Saturday, Aug. 29 Sunday, Aug. 30 All times…

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Virginia Union Picked to Win CIAA as Conference Unveils 2026 Football Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Team

Brandon King

irginia Union enters the 2026 football season as the team to beat after being voted the preseason favorite in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Predicted Order of Finish, announced during CIAA Football Media Day. The Panthers edged defending CIAA champion Johnson C. Smith for the top spot in voting conducted by the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association. Fayetteville State was picked to finish third, followed by Virginia State and Winston-Salem State to round out the top five.  2026 CIAA Predicted Order of Finish Johnson C. Smith led all programs…

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South Carolina State, Johnson C. Smith Headline Inaugural 2026 Preseason Black College Football Poll

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Defending HBCU champions South Carolina State and Johnson C. Smith have been voted No. 1 in the inaugural 2026 Preseason Black College Football Poll, making history as the first programs to top the newly established national rankings. The poll, which is endorsed by the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA and SIAC, provides an official weekly ranking of HBCU football programs across NCAA Division I (FCS) and Division II. The rankings are determined by a panel of HBCU head coaches and media members and are designed to become the definitive benchmark for Black…

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Former UCLA quarterback Parker Mcquarrie commits to JSCU

Brandon King

Johnson C. Smith University has added a notable name to its quarterback room, as former 4-star signal caller Parker McQuarrie announced his commitment to the Golden Bulls. McQuarrie brings a unique football journey to Charlotte. Coming out of high school, he was rated a 4-star prospect by Rivals coming out of St. Paul’s (Concord, N.H), where he led the Pelicans to consecutive state titles in his first two seasons. He was regarded as one of the more highly touted quarterback prospects in his class and originally signed with UCLA as…

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HBCU GO Unveils 2026 Televised Football Lineup Featuring 13 National Broadcast Games

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HBCU Gp announced their televised slated of football games for the 2026 season. The 13-game lineup, running from August 29 through November 21, continues HBCU GO’s mission of elevating HBCU athletics on a national stage through free streaming and broadcast distribution across multiple platforms. 🏈 Full 2026 HBCU GO TV Schedule Week 1 – Aug. 29North Carolina Central vs. Texas Southern Week 2 – Sept. 5Edward Waters vs. Jackson State Week 3 – Sept. 12Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Week 4 – Sept. 19Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M Week 5…

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Black College All-American Team and Black College Football Poll will debut in 2026

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Black College Football Poll (BCFP) and the Black College Football All-American teams will make inaugural debuts just in time for the start of the 2026 college football season as it was announced on Wednesday, April 22nd. The Black College Football Poll and the Black College Football All-American teams have been formally endorsed and sanctioned by the two NCAA Division I conferences (Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) along with the two NCAA Division II conferences (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and…

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Bowie State announces 2026 Football Schedule

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The Department of Athletics at Bowie State University has announced its 2026 football campaign, featuring four home games at Bulldog Stadium, a very competitive slate of Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) action, and two Division I nonconference matchups. The Bulldogs will open the season with four consecutive road games, beginning Sept. 5 at Virginia State in an early non-conference match-up. Bowie State will continue its schedule outside of conference competition with back-to-back Division I battles at Delaware State on Sept. 12, before traveling to Huntsville, Ala., for a program’s first ever meeting at Alabama A&M on Sept. 19. CIAA play begins Sept.…

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