Tag: HBCU Football

Tennessee State’s Micah Gay enters the transfer portal 

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Tennessee State linebacker Micah Gay has hopped into the transfer portal according to his representatives Michael Salvo and Tristan Kuhn of Nilson Sports.  The redshirt junior was second in the team with 61 tackles (34 solo, 27 assisted), while also adding 3.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, and a fumble recovery.  The Atlanta, GA native has appeared in 28 games for Tennessee State, recording 78 total tackles ( 44 solo, 34 assisted) 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 2 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries. The October 20 Big South-OVC…

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Week 14 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Top 7

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As the 2025 season draws closer to its end, Week 14 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division saw no new attendees to the proverbial party. However, there was some shuffling amongst the top 7.  7 Grambling State Tigers ( 7-5, 4-3)  Grambling falls in this week’s rankings from the sixth spot from the previous week. In their most recent outing, the Tigers suffered a heartbreaking, disappointing 28-27 defeat at the hands of rival Southern in the 52nd Bayou Classic, their fourth consecutive defeat in the Classic.…

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SWAC Announces 2025 Football Postseason honorees

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference unveiled its 2025 Football Postseason Awards Monday afternoon. The honors are determined by voting from the conference’s head football coaches and sports information directors (SIDs) Like the NBA, the SWAC has a minimum participation rate to be considered for postseason recognition. Players must have taken part in at least 50% of games this season to be considered for postseason accolades. 2025 All-SWAC Football Team Selections  All-SWAC First Team OffenseQuarterback: Andrew Body, Alabama StateRunning Back: Ahmad Miller, Jackson State Running Back: Jaylen Jennings, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Offensive Lineman: Cameron Smith, Alabama State Offensive…

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Albany State hangs on to defeat Benedict 14-12, advances in D-II Playoffs

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Image via Albany State Athletics In the first matchup between Albany State and Benedict, played on October 25, the Golden Rams laid a 31-3 donkey kicking on the Tigers in their own house. Their next meeting, which took place in the SIAC Championship Game, seemed to be on the same path, as the Golden Rams jumped out to a 17-1 lead and appeared to be on the verge of seizing control. However, Benedict battled back, stymied the Albany State offense in the second half, coming within a single play of…

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Southern caps of disappointing season in come from behind win in 52nd Bayou Classic

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Image via Kalen Williams Courtesy of Willie D. Scott, Associate Director of Strategic Communications | Director of Media Relations 28 Winner SU 27 GSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SU 0 7 7 14 28 GSU 7 10 7 3 27 NEW ORLEANS, LA — Southern University dramatically capped its 2025 season, rallying from a fourth-quarter deficit to defeat longtime rival Grambling State 28–27 in the 52nd Bayou Classic on November 29 at the Caesars Superdome before a crowd of 59,007. The victory marks the Southern seniors’ fourth consecutive win in…

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Isaiah Knowles named a finalist for Harlon Hill Trophy

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The list of Finalists for the Harlon Hill Award was announced, and Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles was among the 36 names listed as potential recipients of the prestigious honor.  The Golden Rams went 10-1 overall and a perfect 8-0 in the SIAC on the path to their 16th conference crown as well as a berth in the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Knowles played  him a prominent role in the Golden Rams’ reascension to the top of the SIAC mountain, as the graduate student at the controls of the Albany…

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Tennessee State’s James Stewart garners All-OVC Big South First Team honors , Veguer Jean-Juneau , Kendric Rhymes earn honorable mention

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Title image via Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of TSU Athletics Tennessee State linebacker James Stewart has been selected to the All-OVC Big South First Team, the league announced Tuesday, capping a breakout 2025 season in which he emerged as one of the conference’s premier defensive playmakers.  Stewart finished the year with 68 total tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 65 TFL yards, 6 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 4 pass breakups, placing him among the conference’s top defensive performers. He ranked eighth in sacks, fifth in TFL yards, fifth in total TFLs, second…

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Tennessee State ends season with 7-6 loss at Charleston Southern

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image via Tennessee State Athletics Despite the defense holding the opponent under ten points and forcing multiple turnovers, as has been the case for the majority of the season, the Tennessee State offense was unable to capitalize on those aspects and the Tigers ended the season on a sour note, losing 7-6 to Charleston Southern.  Neither team was able to score in the first quarter, Charleston Southern came the closest to lighting up the scoreboard but was unable to convert a 37-yard field goal. It was Tennessee State who struck…

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Hampton football on the hunt for a new head coach

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The winds of change look to be sweeping through the Hampton University football program.  Sunday Hampton University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Anthony D. Henderson Sr. announced that the University was parting ways with head football coach Trent Boykin.  “It is always difficult to make changes, particularly when it involves dedicated professionals and student-athletes,” Henderson stated. “Our commitment remains unwavering to ensuring Hampton football achieves the highest standards of excellence on and off the field. We want to thank Coach Boykin for his dedication and leadership and wish him the…

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Kentucky State falls at Newberry 45-24

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image via Kentucky State Football Courtesy of Kentucky State Athletics 24 KSU 45 Winner NBY Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F KSU 10 0 14 0 24 NBY 15 16 0 14 45 NEWBERRY, S.C. – No. 6 Kentucky State’s historic season and first NCAA Division II playoff berth came to an end Saturday with a 45-24 loss to No. 3 Newberry in the first round of the championship. Kentucky State controlled the ground game, outgaining the Wolves 154–126 and averaging 5.7 yards per carry. Chad Elzy led all rushers with 96 yards…

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