Tag: HBCU Football

Byron McNair named starter for Saturday’s matchup versus Tennessee Tech

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Tennessee State faces in state and still for the time being, conference for Tennessee Tech this Saturday to open Big South-OVC league play. When the TSU offense takes the field for the first time it will be led by Byron McNair. Tennessee State head coach Reggie Barlow confirmed on Tuesday’s Big South-OVC media call that McNair would be QB1 on Saturday. “We had the quarterback situation where we were playing two guys and now we’ve settled on Byron” Coach Barlow added in regards to McNair, “Right now, he’s the guy…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 4 Mid Major Top 7 Rankings

Brandon King

Week 4 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Top 7 rankings was rife with change, as one new team entered the mix, while each of the remaining 6 teams occupies a different position than the previous week.  7. Winston-Salem State Rams (2-1, 1-0) The Rams of Winston-Salem State join the top 7 at no. 7 in this week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, WSSU blasted conference foe Lincoln (PA) 51-14 in the CIAA opener. The 51 points the Rams scored in the contest were their…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 4 Major Division Top 7

Brandon King

Week 4 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab saw little movement, with six of the seven teams retaining their positions from the previous week. 7. Delaware State Hornets (2-1, 0-0) Coach DeSean Jackson and Delaware State have been among the most intriguing stories in HBCU football. DSU defeated Bowie State 38-14 in their Saturday outing. The win lifted the Hornets to 2-1 in the young season, which equals their total wins from the last two seasons combined. This week Delaware State faces Saint Francis, who defeated the Hornets…

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Tennessee State falls to Alabama A&M in Legacy Series opener, 23-21

Brandon King

Tennessee State’s offense seemed to find its way in the second quarter, scoring 21 points and racking up 182 yards. However, the unit sputtered in the second half ( scoring no points and generating 92 yards in 33 plays) as Tennessee State was defeated by Alabama A&M in the first leg of the Legacy Series, 23-21.  Alabama A&M got on the board first with a 26-yard field goal off the foot of Victor Barbosa, caping off a 9-play, 62-yard drive, putting the Bulldogs up 3-0 at the 8:25 mark of…

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The Legacy Series: Alabama A&M Bulldogs + Tennessee State Tigers : Beyond the Game, Strategic Alignment and A Bold Vision

Brandon King

Saturday Tennessee State and Alabama A&M will renew gridiron pleasantries in the first installment of the Legacy Series, a four-year alternating home and home series that reinvigorates the long-dormant matchup. Before this agreement, the two schools had not met since September 4, 2010, a contest won by Tennessee State, 27-14.  “We’re excited to launch the ‘Legacy Series’, a celebration of the rich history and excellence of Tennessee State University and Alabama A&M. This series honors the cultural and athletic legacies that continue to inspire our HBCU community,” said Tennessee State…

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Norfolk State still has not answered quarterback question

Brandon King

Through their first two games redshirt sophomore Israel Carter has gotten the start but has been spelled by graduate student Otto Kuhns in both contests. Headed into their matchup with Rutgers on Saturday the decision on who is QB1 seemingly has yet to be settled. Asked if he had settled on a quarterback on this week’s MEAC Football Coaches teleconference, Coach Vick had this to say:  “Yeah, we haven’t made a decision as of yet. We still got to tomorrow to decide, but we want to go back and evaluate…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 2 Major Division Top 7 Rankings

Brandon King

Week 2 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division saw some new additions to the rankings as well as some movement amongst the incumbent teams.  7. Howard University Bison (1-1, 0-0)  The Bison fall a slot to no.7 in this week’s rankings. It was a rough day at the office for Larry Scott’s ballclub against Temple University. The Owls scored on their first three offensive possessions, jumping out to 21-0 lead on the way to a 55-7 drubbing of the Bison. This week Howard faces Morehouse in…

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Norfolk State squeaks by Virginia State 34-31 in OT for first win of Vick era

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Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID 31 VSU 34 Winner NSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT F VSU 3 13 7 8 0 31 NSU 7 0 3 21 3 34 NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State answered every challenge on Saturday night, grinding out a 34-31 overtime win over Virginia State in front of 22,396 fans at William “Dick” Price Stadium. The Spartans evened their record at 1-1 with the victory, while the Trojans fell to 1-1. The win gave head coach Michael Vick his first victory at the helm. Quarterback Otto…

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North Dakota State dominates Tennessee State 59-3

Brandon King

Saturday afternoon Nissan Stadium served as the scene of a crime. A herd of North Dakota bison brutally and openly bludgeoned a group of Tigers 59-3 over the course of 60 minutes in front of 8,569 witnesses.  North Dakota State got right to work, scoring on their first two drives – on scoring runs of 10 and 4 yards from Barika Kpeenu- to take a 14-0 lead with 7:08 left in the opening quarter.  Following forcing a quick three-and-out the Bison seemed poised to punch it in for their third…

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MEAC announces weekly football honors

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Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference September 1, 2025 –Delaware State running back Marquis Gillis was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive Player of the Week. Hornet teammate Quentin Johnson earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, while Morgan State running back Randall Nauden was named Rookie of the Week. Morgan State’s Jerrod Burrell and Howard’s Matt Conord earned Offensive Lineman and Specialist of the Week honors, respectively. Gillis (RB, 6-0, 210, Gr., Milford, Del.) turned in a standout performance against FBS opponent Delaware, rushing for 123 yards on 17 carries. He also added three receptions for 49 yards,…

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