Tag: HBCU Football

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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Jackson State holds on to defeat Alcorn 27-21, clinches SWAC East

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Image via Jackson State Football Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State built an early lead against Alcorn State, and held on to win 27-21 at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday night to clinch its second consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) East Division and the right to host the SWAC Championship on Dec. 6. Jackson State (9-2, 7-1 SWAC), winners of four consecutive games, built a 17-0 lead with a pair of rushing touchdowns and a 43-yard field goal by Gerardo Baeza in the opening quarter before Alcorn State (5-7, 4-4 SWAC)…

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Bethune-Colman win 2025 Florida Classic with late game heroics

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Image via Spectrum News Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics 34 FAM 38 Winner BCU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F FAM 3 6 7 18 34 BCU 7 17 0 14 38 Bethune-Cookman quarterback Timmy McClain came up with some late-game magic, as the Wildcats defeated bitter-rival Florida A&M in a thriller at Camping World Stadium. With just :22 second remaining, McClain was able to find his man Josh Evans wide open down the sideline to retake the lead and steal the victory. This was after the Rattlers had climbed all the way back from a 24-9…

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South Carolina defeats Delaware State 28-17, secures second straight MEAC title

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Image via SCSU Athletics Courtesy of South Carolina State Athletics 28 Winner SCS 17 DSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SCS 7 7 7 7 28 DSU 3 0 7 7 17 DOVER, DE–The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) crowned its 2025 football champion on Saturday, as South Carolina State earned a 28–17 victory over Delaware State to secure its second consecutive conference title. The Bulldogs the winners of seven straight completed the season with an undefeated 5–0 MEAC record and a 9–3 overall mark, continuing their strong level of play…

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