Tag: HBCU Football

Former Tuskegee Head Coach Aaron James Joins Miles College as Offensive Analyst

Brandon King

Aaron James is returning to familiar territory. The former Tuskegee University head football coach has joined Miles College as an offensive assistant and analyst, according to HBCU Premier Sports. James returns to a program where he previously spent nine seasons as a member of the Golden Bears’ coaching staff, helping build one of the SIAC’s successful teams during his tenure. His previous responsibilities at Miles included coaching wide receivers and quarterbacks, serving as recruiting coordinator, and working as offensive coordinator. James’ return to Miles follows his departure from Tuskegee, where…

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Tennessee State Falls to Charleston Southern 20-7 as Turnovers Doom Tigers

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image via Tennessee State Football NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State struggled to generate offense and committed three costly turnovers in a 20-7 loss to Charleston Southern on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. The Buccaneers capitalized on Tennessee State’s mistakes, including a 32-yard interception return for a touchdown, to secure the 13-point victory. Charleston Southern also recorded six sacks and held the Tigers to just 146 yards of total offense. Tennessee State finished with 11 first downs and averaged only 2.7 yards per play. The Tigers managed 17 net rushing yards on…

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Kentucky State Survives Savannah State, 27-24, on Late Touchdown

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image via Nicole Finch FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky State escaped with a thrilling 27-24 victory over Savannah State on Saturday, October 24, using a late touchdown to survive a back-and-forth Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) football matchup at Alumni Stadium. The Thorobreds found a way to secure the win despite being outgained by the Tigers, 481-309, and surrendering 221 rushing yards. Savannah State controlled possession for 38 minutes and 20 seconds, but Kentucky State capitalized on its passing game and defensive playmaking to hold on for the three-point victory. Kentucky…

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From Baton Rouge to Bison History: Ted White and Jason DeCuir’s Howard Football Brotherhood Comes Full Circle

Brandon King

Image via The Dig Some of the greatest stories in HBCU football begin long before kickoff. For Howard University head football coach Ted White and former Bison placekicker Jason DeCuir, their story began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and eventually helped deliver one of the most memorable victories in Howard football history. In October 2026, their journey came full circle during Howard’s Homecoming celebration. White, who led the Bison as a quarterback during their 1996 Black College Football National Championship season, returned to Greene Stadium for his first Homecoming game as…

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Norfolk State’s Quinton Goins Ranks No. 4 Among FCS Edge Defenders

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Norfolk State defensive standout Quinton Goins is earning national recognition for his performance in the trenches, ranking among the top edge defenders in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) at the midway point of the 2026 college football season. According to a midseason ranking shared by HBCU Sports, Goins owns an 88.1 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 2 among HBCU players and No. 4 among FCS edge defenders. The recognition is backed by a productive season for the Norfolk State defender. Through seven games, Goins has recorded 16 total…

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Texas Southern HC Cris Dishman Takes Over Defensive Play-Calling Duties

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Texas Southern head football coach Cris Dishman is taking over defensive play-calling duties as the Tigers look to generate more pressure on opposing quarterbacks and improve a struggling defense. On Monday morning’s SWAC Football Coaches call Dishman said he wanted to create more pressure on opposing signal callers, a priority reflected in the Tigers’ defensive performance this season. Texas Southern has recorded 15 sacks on the season, including six against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. That total ranks sixth in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. However, the Tigers have struggled in…

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Tuskegee Edges Albany State 17-14 With Late Go-Ahead Touchdown

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HBCU Football | October 17, 2026 Tuskegee delivered a clutch fourth-quarter performance to defeat Albany State 17-14 on Saturday, October 17, at Abbott Memorial Stadium. The Golden Tigers took a 10-0 lead into halftime after a one-yard touchdown run by Renoldo Spivey Jr. and a 45-yard field goal from Lorcan Ryans. Albany State responded in the second half. Jeffery Davis scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown late in the third quarter, cutting Tuskegee’s advantage to 10-7. The Golden Rams then took the lead in the fourth quarter when Roderick McCrary…

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

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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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Tennessee State Stuns No. 24 Morgan State, 25-16, Behind Defensive Takeaways and Big Plays

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State delivered one of its biggest performances of the season Saturday, knocking off No. 24 Morgan State, 25-16, at Nissan Stadium. The Tigers combined explosive passing plays, timely defensive takeaways and a long, clock-draining third-quarter drive to earn the nine-point victory on October 17, 2026. Tennessee State limited the Bears to 16 points and 301 total yards while recording two interceptions and three sacks, according to the official box score. Tennessee State finished with 360 total yards, including 270 through the air, and held the ball…

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Kentucky State Football Dominates Lane College 55–22 Behind Juan Gainous, Jaden Hale

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Kentucky State delivered an offensive showcase on Saturday, October 17, rolling past Lane College 55–22 at Alumni Field in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Thorobreds scored 28 points in the opening quarter and never looked back, using explosive passing plays and an efficient offense to secure the SIAC victory. Quarterback Juan Gainous threw for 231 yards and helped spark Kentucky State’s fast start, while wide receiver Jaden Hale repeatedly stretched the field with two long touchdown receptions. The Thorobreds finished with 419 total yards and averaged an impressive 7.8 yards per play.…

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