Tag: SWAC Football

Jackson State defeats Prairie View 27-10 in SWAC Title Game

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From Dennis Driscoll , Jackson State Associate Athletic Director Defense and special teams wins championships. Jackson State (11-1) scored defensive and special teams’ touchdowns and rolled to a 27-10 victory over Prairie View A&M (7-5) to claim the 2021 SWAC Football Championship. Trailing 10-7 in the second quarter, All-SWAC First Team Return Specialist Isaiah Bolden bolted down the sidelines for a 91-yard kickoff return and the Tigers went to halftime with a 13-10 lead. At 8:20 in the third quarter SWAC Newcomer of the Year and SWAC Championship Game Defensive MVP James Houston came through with a…

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Grambling’s Anderson and Urban garner SWAC postseason honours

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From Grambling State University Communications: Anderson, Urban Earn All-SWAC Postseason Honors  Grambling State University sophomore defensive lineman Sundiata Anderson and junior kicker Garrett Urban were selected to the All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) postseasons football teams, the conference announced on Monday.  Anderson was named to the first team, while Urban nabbed the placekicker and punter on the second team.  “I’m so happy for those two G-Men for being selected to the all-conference teams,” Grambling State interim head coach Terrence Graves said. “They put in the work and now they are being…

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SWAC Football 2021 Postseason Honorees

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2021 Football Postseason Honors on Monday morning. The all-conference teams and individual award winners were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Alabama A&M’s Aqeel Glass was selected Offensive Player of the Year while Florida A&M’s Isaiah Land was tabbed Defensive Player of the Year. Jackson State’s James Houston was named Newcomer of the Year. Jackson State’s Shedeur Sander was selected for Freshman of the Year accolades while JSU’s Deion Sanders was tabbed Coach of…

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Late field goal lifts Grambling to victory in Bayou Classic

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From Grambling State University Athletic Communications: Urban’s Field Goal Lifts GSU Past SU Garrett Urban booted five field goals, none bigger than his last, as the Grambling State University football team snapped a three-game losing streak to its rival on Saturday afternoon with a 29-26 victory over Southern in the 48th Annual Bayou Classic at the Caesars Superdome. Urban, Grambling State’s Most Valuable Player, notched the game-winning field goal with two seconds remaining as the Tigers (4-7 overall, 3-5 Southwestern Athletic Conference) capped a 3 minute, 48 second drive to close out…

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Alabama State names Eddie Robinson, Jr as new head football coach

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Friday Alabama State signified their search for a head football coach concluded with the announcement of the hiring of Eddie Robinson, Jr. Robinson, Jr returns to his alma mater to assume the helm of a program where he was a standout on the football field during his playing days. From bamastatesports: “I am excited to announce Eddie Robinson, Jr. as Alabama State University’s next Head Football Coach,” Alabama State Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable said. “Coach Robinson is a true Hornet that possesses more than 30-plus years of experience at various levels…

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Alabama State smacks around Tuskegee 43-9 in Turkey Day Classic

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From bamastatesports: 9 TU 43 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F T U 0 2 7 0 9 ASU 14 6 0 23 43 MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State left little doubt they would capture the 97th annual Turkey Day Classic and finish undefeated at home with 17 unanswered points to start the game on their way to a 43-9 victory over Tuskegee Thursday night. Alabama State (5-6) won their third consecutive game over the Golden Tigers with their best offensive performance of the season with 411 total yards, while allowing…

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November 25-27 SWAC Football Schedule

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Upcoming SWAC Football Games  Live Stats/Watch Links Thursday, November 25 Tuskegee at Alabama State- 2:00 pm (ESPN+) Saturday, November 27 Mississippi Valley State at Prairie View A&M- 2:00 pm (ESPN+)       Grambling State vs. Southern- 4:00 pm (NBC Sports Network) All times listed Central Standard Time (CST) About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition…

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Florida A&M makes 2021 FCS Playoffs, will take on Southeastern Louisiana in first round

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida A&M football celebrated after winning the Florida Classic and continued to celebrate today after being announced one of the 24 teams in the 2021 FCS Playoffs as they look to win their second National Championship (1978). The Rattlers will travel to Hammond, Louisiana, to play the Southeastern Louisiana Lions for the first time in school history.  The game is scheduled for this Saturday, November 27, at 6:00 p.m. CST on ESPN+. The winner will travel to face third-seeded James Madison at 1:00 p.m. CST on Saturday,…

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November 20, 2021 SWAC Football Recap

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Five games were on Saturday’s SWAC football state. Here are the day’s scores and recaps: From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Team Standings Saturday, November 20  Texas A&M 52, Prairie View A&M 3– Box Score I Recap Jackson State 24, Alcorn State 10– Box Score I Recap Alabama A&M 52, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 24– Box Score I Recap Alabama State 24, Texas Southern 21– Box Score I Recap Florida A&M 46, Bethune-Cookman 21– Box Score I Recap About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in…

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Broderick Fobbs out as Grambling head football coach

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From Grambling State Athletic Communications: Grambling State Announces Leadership Change in Football  GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today that head football coach Broderick Fobbs has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. Linebackers and Special Teams Coordinator Terrence Graves will serve as the Interim Head Coach for the 48th Annual Bayou Classic.  “Earlier today, I informed head coach Broderick Fobbs of my decision to make a change in leadership of our football program,” Scott said. “Broderick Fobbs is one of the finest human beings I…

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