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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 5 Major Division Top 7

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Week 5 of the Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Top 7 Rankings saw a new team enter the mix, one team change position, while the remainder were carryovers from the previous week.  7. Delaware State Hornets (3-2, 0-0) The  Hornets hang on to 7th place in this week’s rankings. DSU scored 31 points in the first half , however was shutout in the second half , falling 35-31 to Sacred Heart. The loss snapped the Hornets’ three game losing streak. Delaware State returns to action Saturday, heading to West…

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Alabama State opens up a can on Florida A&M, 42-14

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image via Alabama State Athletics Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics 42 Winner ASU 14 FAM Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 7 7 14 14 42 FAM 0 6 0 8 14 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Alabama State University opened Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play inwith a dominant win on Saturday, rolling to a 42-14 victory over Florida A&M Univerity at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Hornets (3-1, 1-0 SWAC) used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to hand the Rattlers (1-3, 0-1 SWAC) to snap a five-game losing skid in the series.  Alabama…

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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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Jackson State up to 15 in Top 25 Poll

Brandon King

Jackson State moved up a pair of spots to No. 15 in the Stats Perform FCS top 25 poll rankings. Jackson State received 422 votes just one shot of Southern Illinois who sits in front of them in 14th The Tigers defeated Hampton 28 to 14 in their season opener, extending the nation’s longest winning streak to 11 games  JSU the only HBC ranked in the top 25, get to Hattiesburg, Mississippi face, Southern Mississippi Saturday at 4 PM.  Other HBCUs receiving votes or Tennessee State and North Carolina Central. …

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Jackson State Ahmad Miller named Co-National HBCU Player of the Week

Brandon King

Jackson State running back Ahmed Miller was named the Co-national HBCU Player of the Week. In the Tiger season opening win against Hampton Miller recorded 180 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 12 carries. One of those scores, a 2-yard touchdown run with five minutes and 32 seconds remaining in the game put Jackson State up 21 to 14, a lead that Jackson State would not relinquish. Miller then put the icing on the cake with a 79-yard scoring scamper with four minutes to go. They pushed the lead to…

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Jackson State defeats Hampton 28-14 in Labor Day Classic

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 14 HU 28 Winner JSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F HU 7 0 0 7 14 JSU 7 7 0 14 28  Ahmad Miller scored a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns and earned Offensive MVP honors in a 28-14 victory over Hampton at the Hope Labor Day Classic on Saturday extending the nation’s longest streak to 11 games. With the game tied at 14-all in the fourth quarter, Jackson State (1-0) used a 12-play, 82-yard drive to take a one-score lead on a two-yard from Miller.…

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Should Tennessee State follow Tennessee Tech’s Lead by Leaving the OVC and Seek Expansion Membership in a Different Conference? As a Member of the SWAC, what would a Tennessee State Football Schedule Reveal in 2026?

Brandon King

Since Eddie George, former NFL star and current head coach at Tennessee State University, made his comment about the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) being a “dying conference” in 2021, the OVC has indeed seen a notable shift in membership. As of 2023, the OVC has lost several schools, and his comment has proven to be somewhat prophetic in highlighting the conference’s struggles with realignment and stability. Here’s a breakdown of the schools that have left or are set to leave the OVC since that remark: 1. Tennessee Tech (2026) –…

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Jackson State partners with HOPE for Labor Day Classic

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics  The Jackson State University Division of Athletics and the JSU Tiger Fund Athletic Foundation announced a partnership with HOPE for the 2025 football season with the 2025 HOPE Labor Day Classic on Aug. 30 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. “We are excited to partner with HOPE as the presenting sponsor of the Labor Day Classic,” Jackson State Vice President & Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson said. “This is an exciting time to be a Tiger as we welcome Hampton to start the season. I want to thank…

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SWAC announces time coordinates and location for 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day

Brandon King

The SWAC announced the dates for its 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day. The annual event will take place October 7-8 at the Embassy Suites in Birmingham, Alabama.  Beginning at 10 A.M. on both days, Media Day brings together coaches and a pair of players from each member institution to speak with the media regarding the upcoming 2025-26 season.  The conference will also announce the 2026-26 predicted order of finish for both the men’s and women’s sides.  A complete list of the attending student-athletes will be released at a…

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Jackson State 17th in Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 Poll

Brandon King

The Jackson State Tigers sit at no.17 in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 rankings. JSU went 12-2, including 8-0 within the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Jackson State ended the season on a 10-game winning streak, which included winning the SWAC Championship and the HBCU national championship in the Celebration Bowl.  The Tigers ended last season ranked 18th in the polls. Jackson State opens the season on August 30th against Hampton. The teams have not met since August 31, 2008, a 17-13 win fit the Pirates.  FCS Stats Perform Preseason…

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