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FAMU great Jacquay Nunnally to be inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame

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 Florida A&M University football legend Jacquay Nunnally, one of the most prolific receivers in NCAA history, has been selected for induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025, adding another prestigious honor to his illustrious career. Nunnally, who dominated the gridiron for the Rattlers from 1997-2000, rewrote both FAMU and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) record books during his spectacular four-year career. His impact was immediate and sustained, as he helped lead FAMU to four consecutive FCS Playoff appearances while setting numerous records that still stand today.…

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Jackson State pulls away in second half, wins SWAC Championship 41-13

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title image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics | Zy McDonald came off the bench late in the first half, sparking a rally from Jackson State and leading the Tigers to a 41-13 victory over Southern in the 2024 Pepsi SWAC Championship Game presented by GM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The championship is the third in four years for Jackson State (11-2), winners of nine straight games, and the first for head coach T.C. Taylor. McDonald was named the Offensive MVP after coming in late in the…

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Dr. Cavil Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 13 Major Division Top 7

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Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report Week 13 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab poll rankings saw no movement for six teams, while a familiar name re-enters the polls.  7. Alabama State (6-5, 5-3)  The Hornets remain in 7th spot in this week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, Alabama State was able to grind out a 9-6 victory over Prairie View. All of Alabama State’s offense came off the foot of kicker Brandon Gillams, who booted field goals of 42, 29, and 30 yards. The Hornets’…

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Virginia Union downs rival Virginia State 33-21

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Courtesy of Virginia Union Athletics 33  VUU 21 VSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F VUU 6 17 7 3 33 VSU 0 21 0 0 21 Virginia Union University’s Jahkari Grant completed 16 of 25 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns as the Panthers downed arch-rival Virginia State University 33-21 on Saturday, November 5, in Petersburg, Va. The win raised VUU’s record to 9-1 on the season and marked the most wins for a Panther football program since the 2007 team won nine regular-season games. “It was a…

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