Tag: SWAC Football

‘He’s in the Best Shape of His Life’: Trey Holly Reaches 1,000-Yard Milestone for Southern

Brandon King

“He’s in the best shape of his life.” That assessment from Southern head coach Marshall Faulk speaks volumes about the transformation of running back Trey Holly. The redshirt junior is putting together a standout 2026 campaign, surpassing 1,000 rushing yards with three regular-season games remaining. Holly’s milestone marks a significant moment for Southern football. He is the program’s first running back to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a season since Herbert Edwards accomplished the feat in 2017. “You have to be willing to take whatever they’re gonna give you in…

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Alabama A&M Holds Off Alabama State Rally to Win 85th Magic City Classic, 31-28

Brandon King

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs delivered a rivalry victory in the 85th Amazon Magic City Classic, holding off a late comeback attempt by the Alabama State Hornets to secure a 31-28 win Saturday at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Bulldogs Strike First Alabama A&M established control early, opening the scoring with a 94-yard touchdown drive. Quarterback Cornelious Brown IV connected with Jaylan Bean on a six-yard touchdown pass to give the Bulldogs a 7-0 advantage. The Bulldogs extended their lead to 14-0 early in the second quarter when Brown found Imari…

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Alcorn State Dominates Mississippi Valley State 52-17 Behind 585-Yard Offensive Explosion

Brandon King

image via Alcorn State Athletics 52 Winner ALC 17 MVS Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ALC 14 21 17 0 52 MVS 10 0 0 7 17 Alcorn State delivered a dominant performance on the road Saturday, overwhelming Mississippi Valley State 52-17 at Rice-Totten Stadium in Itta Bena, Mississippi. The Braves (5-4, 3-2 SWAC) erupted for 585 yards of total offense and scored 45 unanswered points after falling behind early to the Delta Devils (3-6, 2-3 SWAC). Mississippi Valley State opened the contest with a 40-yard touchdown connection from quarterback…

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Prairie View A&M Holds Off East Texas A&M, 30-19, Behind Chase Bingmon’s Two Touchdowns

Brandon King

Commerce, Texas — Prairie View A&M answered a late East Texas A&M rally with a game-changing touchdown run from Chase Bingmon, securing a 30-19 victory over the Lions on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas. Bingmon rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries, including a 52-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter that helped the Panthers pull away after East Texas A&M had scored twice in a span of 18 seconds. Prairie View improved to 4-5 overall and 3-2 in…

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff Holds Off Florida A&M, 31-28, Behind Powerful Ground Game

Brandon King

image via UAPB Athletics Arkansas-Pine Bluff leaned on its running game and timely defensive stops to defeat Florida A&M, 31-28, on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. The Golden Lions (4-3, 2-2 SWAC) rushed for 211 yards and scored three touchdowns on the ground to overcome a Florida A&M offense that generated 394 total yards. The Rattlers (2-6, 1-3 SWAC) threw for 319 yards but could not turn their passing advantage into a victory. Arkansas-Pine Bluff controlled the ball for 33 minutes and 44 seconds and…

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Texas Southern Stuns Southern With Last-Second 46-Yard Field Goal, Wins 24-21

Brandon King

image via Andrew McCray HOUSTON, Texas — Texas Southern delivered a dramatic finish on Saturday, defeating Southern University 24-21 on Miguel Arana’s 46-yard field goal as time expired. After surrendering the opening touchdown, the Tigers built a 21-7 lead behind three rushing touchdowns before Southern rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Texas Southern then put together a decisive final drive, covering 36 yards in 10 plays to set up Arana’s game-winning kick. The victory gave Texas Southern a thrilling finish in the rivalry matchup, while Southern was…

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Bethune-Cookman Stuns No. 24 Jackson State With Late Touchdown for 24-21 Victory

Brandon King

Bethune-Cookman delivered one of the biggest surprises of the SWAC football weekend, scoring a go-ahead touchdown with 40 seconds remaining to stun No. 24 Jackson State, 24-21, on Saturday in Daytona Beach, Florida. Quarterback Tyler Jefferson connected with Rickie Shaw II on a 19-yard touchdown pass to cap a late Wildcats scoring drive, erasing Jackson State’s fourth-quarter lead and handing the Tigers a painful defeat. Source: Associated Press via CBS Sports⁠ The victory moved Bethune-Cookman to 5-3 overall and 3-1 in conference play, putting the Wildcats in a tie with…

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Alcorn State’s Mahamadou Diarra Ranks No. 1 Among HBCU Players in PFF Grades

Brandon King

Alcorn State linebacker Mahamadou Diarra has earned an 85.6 Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade, ranking No. 1 among HBCU players and No. 3 among FCS linebackers midway through the 2026 college football season. The senior linebacker, who wears No. 33 for the Braves, has backed up the recognition with consistent production on the field. Through eight games, Diarra has recorded 49 total tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. He has also forced a fumble, giving Alcorn State a disruptive presence in the middle of its defense. Diarra’s…

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Jackson State Rallies Past Florida A&M, Pulls Away for 27–17 SWAC Victory

Brandon King

Image via Jackson State Athletics JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson State delivered when it mattered most, scoring 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to defeat Florida A&M 27–17 on Saturday, October 17, at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Tigers overcame a five-point deficit in the second half, using a fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Jared Lockhart to Jabari Jones and a rushing touchdown by Nate Blount IV to secure the Southwestern Athletic Conference victory. Florida A&M led 17–12 after Jamal Hailey broke loose for an 81-yard touchdown run early in the…

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Prairie View A&M Shakes Up Coaching Staff After 2–5 Start as SWAC Title Defense Hits Turbulence

Brandon King

The defending SWAC champions are making midseason coaching changes after consecutive conference losses, with offensive coordinator Christopher Buckner and defensive backs coach Darren Garrigan among those reassigned. Prairie View A&M is making changes to its football coaching staff as the Panthers look to turn around a disappointing start to the 2026 season. According to FootballScoop, sources confirmed on Monday, October 12, that Prairie View A&M is making multiple coaching staff changes after opening the season with a 2–5 record. Additional reporting from Sports Illustrated’s HBCU coverage identified offensive coordinator Christopher…

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