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Tennessee State’s Terrell Allen named Big South-OVC Defensive Player of the Year

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For his exploits on the gridiron this season, Tennessee State defensive lineman was named Big South-OVC Defensive Player of the Year. Allen led FCS in sacks with 14.5 (1.32 per game) and 28.0 tackles for loss (2.5 per game). The senior also ranked second in FCS in forced fumbles with 5 ( 0.45 per game). He had a four game stretch in which he recorded 11.5 sacks, including a season-high 4.5 against Lindenwood, 18.5 tackles for loss and also garnered at least co Defensive Player of the Week three times…

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Tennessee State “unrecognizable” in season-ending defeat to Tennessee Tech

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A season that was brimming with promise a few short weeks ago ended with a whimper as Tennessee State was taken to the woodshed 35-0 by Tennessee Tech in a performance that Tennessee State coach Eddie George described after the game  as “Tennessee Tech imposed their will and broke our spirt” “I didn’t recognise that unit that played today”, George said as his team was dominated on both sides of the ball in a  loss for Tennessee State  that was the worst in the series since a 63-14 beat down in 2001.  Tennessee…

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North Central V. Delaware State: Game Notes

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Title Image via Doug Burt Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics THE GAMEDelaware State University “Hornets” vs. #14 North Carolina Central University “Eagles” THE KICKOFFSaturday, Nov. 18, 2023 – Kickoff at 2:00 p.m. THE SITEO’Kelly-Riddick Stadium (10,000 capacity) – Durham, N.C. THE RECORDS#14 N.C. Central (8-2 overall, 3-1 MEAC); Delaware State (1-9, 0-4 MEAC) MEDIA COVERAGETV/Video: ESPN+ QUICK HITS• NCCU is ranked 14th in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Top 25 poll and 17th in the Stats Perform FCS poll.• NCCU will repeat as MEAC champions with a…

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SIAC 2023 Football All-Conference Teams Ann

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Courtesy Alexandra Brown of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) is excited to announce All-Conference First Team and Second Team selections, marking a spectacular conclusion to the 2023 football season. The selected honorees have consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and unwavering commitment, bringing pride to their respective institutions and elevating the competitive spirit of the SIAC! ALL-CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASSIFICATION HOMETOWN Offensive Line Roger Smith Benedict College Sophomore Cleveland, Ohio Offensive Line Jemeil Jackson Fort Valley State University Junior Hampton, Georgia Offensive Line Mitchell Romig Benedict College…

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November 6 SWAC Footballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference has named Alcorn State’s Aaron Allen, Keenan Leachman, and Noah Kiani along with Bethune-Cookman’s Tink Boyd its SWAC Football Players of the Week for their impressive performances during games played this past weekend.  OffenseAllen went 19-of-30 for 263 yards with three touchdown passes during Alcorn State’s 44-21 win over Southern. He paced the Braves offensively while completing 66.2% of his pass attempts. DefenseLeachman registered three tackles along with two interceptions highlighted by a 95-yard interception return for a score during…

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Norfolk State looks to pull an upset against North Carolina Central

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK STATE [2-6, 0-2 MEAC] vs. NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL [7-1, 2-0] Date / Time Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 3:30 p.m Location Durham, N.C. | O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium Tickets Purchase Tickets Here TV / Streaming ESPN+ Radio  Hot 91.1 FM (WNSB) | Sirius XM (Channel 385) Live Stats nccueaglepride.com Norfolk State  Game Notes Howard Game Notes All-Time Series N.C. Central Leads 12-7 First Meeting NCCU 27, Norfolk State 21 [1981] Last Meeting NCCU 48, Norfolk State 14 [2022] Longest Series Winning Streak NCCU – 4…

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Bethune Cookman gets first conference win of season on national television

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7 Mississippi Valley State 1-8 , 1-5 20 Winner Bethune-Cookman 2-7 , 1-5 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F MVS 0 0 7 0 7 BCU 7 10 3 0 20 Miscues and missed opportunities proved to be their undoing as Mississippi Valley State fell in defeat at the hands of Bethune-Cookman 20-7 Thursday night in a nationally televised matchup. The Delta Devils had three turnovers on the evening and were only able to generate points ince in five trips to the red zone. The Wildcats got on the board first, reaching in…

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Albany State’s Dionte Bonneau named BOXTOROW HBCU National Player of the Week

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Albany State quarterback was named HBCU National Player of the Week by BOXTOROW. In the Golden Rams’ 48-7 anhilation of conference for Miles College, the graduate signal caller completed 15 of his 29 pass attempts for 3 touchdowns , while also added another 89 yards and 1 touchdown on 11 carries. On theseason, the Atlanta, GA native has appaered in 7 game,s completing 78 of 143 passes for 1121 yards, 9 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.

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Tennessee State’s Allen and Lowery earn Big South-OVC conference honours

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The Big South-OVC Football announced its weekly football honouress and two Tennessee State Tigers were amongst the players who garnered recognition. Terrell Allen -Defensive Player of the Week Allen’s gridiron exploits earned him Defensive Player of the Week for the third consectuve week. Saturday in the Tigers’ 43-20 victory over Lindenwood, Allen was a menace, recording a game-high 10 tackles ( 7 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss , 4.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. The Little Rock, AR native has put together his third straight multi-sack game ; the 4.5…

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SWAC announces Week 9 Footballers of the Week

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has named Jackson State’s Jacobian Morgan and Leilani Armenta along with Grambling State’s Sundiata Anderson and Alabama State’s Amon Scarbrough its SWAC Football Players of the Week for their impressive performances during games played this past weekend.  OffenseMorgan finished the game with 373 yards passing, connecting on 26 of his 36 pass attempts to go along with five passing touchdowns. He connected with a total of eight different receivers. He also contributed 21 yards rushing during JSU’s road win at…

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