Tag: HBCU Football

Turnovers Hurt Tennessee State in 33-14 Loss to SEMO

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image via Tennessee State Football Tennessee State couldn’t overcome costly mistakes and a dominant rushing performance by Southeast Missouri State, falling 33-14 to the Redhawks on Saturday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. After a relatively quiet first half, the game opened up in the third quarter, when SEMO scored 21 points to take control. A pivotal 45-yard interception return for a touchdown by DJ Delmore shifted the momentum and proved to be one of the biggest plays of the afternoon. The Redhawks finished with 420 total yards, including 362 rushing…

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Delaware State Holds Off Morgan State, 24-14, Behind Late Defensive Touchdown

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Defensive Touchdown DOVER, Del. — Delaware State made the plays when it mattered most, defeating Morgan State 24-14 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) matchup. The Hornets overcame a fourth-quarter scare and used a defensive touchdown in the closing minutes to secure the 10-point victory. After a scoreless first quarter, Delaware State opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run by quarterback Marqui Adams with 5:38 remaining in the first half. Morgan State answered just before halftime when quarterback Cameron Edge scored on a…

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Late Score Lifts North Carolina Central to 29-28 Comeback Victory Over Norfolk State

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image via Doug Burt North Carolina Central kept its MEAC championship hopes alive Saturday afternoon, overcoming an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to escape Norfolk State with a dramatic 29-28 victory at William “Dick” Price Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia. Senior quarterback Joshua Jones connected with Mehki Wall for a 26-yard touchdown with just 27 seconds remaining, capping a thrilling comeback and preserving the Eagles’ unbeaten conference record. NCCU improved to 5-5 overall and 3-0 in MEAC play, while Norfolk State fell to 4-6 overall and 0-3 in conference competition. Eagles Rally After…

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SIAC Football Enters Final Weekend With Three-Way Tie Atop Standings, Championship Race On The Line

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ntral State is 6-3 overall and riding the momentum of a 35-28 victory over Edward Waters. Kentucky State also has a championship opportunity. The Thorobreds host Morehouse in Frankfort, Kentucky, knowing a victory will secure their place in the championship game. SIAC Week 10 matchups Matchup Conference records Morehouse at Kentucky State 3-4 vs. 6-1 Central State at Benedict 6-1 vs. 6-1 Allen at Edward Waters 2-5 vs. 5-2 Miles at Tuskegee 4-3 vs. 5-2 Fort Valley State at Albany State 1-5 vs. 4-3 Records reflect the standings entering the…

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Ricorian Brown’s Late Touchdown Lifts South Carolina State Past Howard, 35-28

Brandon King

South Carolina State found a way to escape Washington, D.C., with another important MEAC victory. The Bulldogs defeated Howard 35-28 on Thursday night, November 5, behind a clutch performance from running back Ricorian Brown, who delivered the game-winning touchdown with just 17 seconds remaining. Brown finished with 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including the decisive 9-yard scoring run that capped a seven-play, 74-yard drive. South Carolina State improved to 8-2 overall and 3-0 in MEAC competition, while Howard fell to 4-6 and 1-2 in conference play. Bulldogs Build Halftime…

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Jackson State’s Kam Sallis Named 2026 Aeneas Williams Award Semifinalist

Brandon King

Jackson State defensive back Kam Sallis continues to establish himself as one of the top defensive players in HBCU football. Sallis was named one of 10 semifinalists for the 2026 Aeneas Williams Award, presented by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. The award recognizes the top defensive back in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Division I football. Through Jackson State’s first eight games, Sallis ranks third on the team with 31 tackles, including 15 solo stops. The senior safety has also recorded half a tackle for loss, one interception…

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One Dead, Eight Injured in Shooting Following Magic City Classic in Birmingham

Brandon King

images via AL.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A night that should have been dedicated to celebrating HBCU football, tradition and community ended in tragedy after a shooting near Legion Field left one person dead and eight others injured following the 85th annual Magic City Classic on Saturday, October 31. According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers responded shortly after 7:50 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, near Legion Field, where they discovered nine people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead. Another…

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Delaware State Erases 17-Point Deficit to Stun Norfolk State 36-33 on Walk-Off Field Goal

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36 Winner DSU 33 NSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F DSU 0 10 9 17 36 NSU 10 7 16 0 33 Delaware State pulled off an incredible comeback Saturday, overcoming a 17-point deficit to defeat Norfolk State 36-33 on a walk-off field goal at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Hornets scored the game’s final 20 points, turning a 33-16 deficit into a dramatic three-point victory. The comeback was capped by a 35-yard field goal by Patrick Fisher-Butler as time expired, according to Delaware State’s official box score and…

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Tennessee State Shut Out by Lindenwood, Falls 27-0 in OVC Matchup

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Tennessee State couldn’t find the end zone Saturday, suffering a 27-0 shutout loss to Lindenwood in an Ohio Valley Conference matchup. The Tigers were held scoreless throughout all four quarters as Lindenwood gradually took control behind a balanced offensive attack and a defensive performance that limited TSU to 183 total yards. Lindenwood improved to 3-4 overall, while Tennessee State fell to 2-6. Game Breakdown: Lindenwood Pulls Away The opening quarter ended scoreless, but Lindenwood broke through early in the second quarter. At 14:46, quarterback Pops Battle connected with Drew Krobath…

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South Carolina State Blows Past Morgan State 51-10 Behind Dominant Offensive Performance

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South Carolina State made a statement in MEAC play Thursday night, overwhelming Morgan State 51-10 at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore. The Bulldogs dominated on both sides of the football, piling up 509 total yards while limiting the Bears to just 150. What started as a competitive contest in the second quarter quickly turned into a one-sided affair as South Carolina State scored 30 unanswered points in the second half to secure the 41-point victory. With the win, South Carolina State improved to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in MEAC competition, while…

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