
Texas A&M Unveils 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Basketball Schedule
The Aggies will open at home, travel to the Bahamas, and face a slate of Power‑4 and Big East opponents before concluding non‑conference play.
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The Aggies will open at home, travel to the Bahamas, and face a slate of Power‑4 and Big East opponents before concluding non‑conference play.

The Aggies reveal a 10‑game home slate, exhibition matchups, and a road trip that includes the Battle 4 Atlantis, all under second‑year coach Bucky McMillan.

Texas A&M has released its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting exhibition games, early home matchups, a Bahamas tournament appearance, and a series of contests against top‑tier programs.

Rising sophomore Nehemiah Hixon from Alabama State University earned Second-Team Preseason All-American recognition as a kick return specialist, becoming the first player from the school to appear on a preseason national list.
An in‑depth look at Jackson State University's 2026 football schedule, highlighting pivotal games, coaching changes, and the talent poised to drive the Tigers back to the SWAC Championship.
The first unified poll, backed by four NCAA conferences, places South Carolina State at No. 1 in Division I FCS and Johnson C. Smith at the summit of Division II, signaling a breakthrough season for HBCU football.
Alabama State University’s football program is poised for a breakout year after being placed fourth in the inaugural Black College Football Poll, earning six first‑place votes and building on a 10‑win campaign.
The SWAC revealed its 2026 preseason award winners, highlighting Alabama State's nine selections and Andrew Body's standout performance.

Alabama State announced its complete coaching roster, retaining veteran aides James “JJ” Jackson and Damian Madison while welcoming Drew Wilson, Mike Scott, Justin Graham and Rosbie Mutcherson Jr. The new staff brings a mix of conference titles, tournament runs and player development successes.
Jackson State’s 2023 recruiting class, once heralded as a potential turning point, has been dramatically reshaped since the start of the season. Of the 21 prospects that signed that year, only three remain on the roster, while the rest have either transferred or exhausted their eligibility.

Head coach Chris Wright finalizes a revamped staff that retains key veterans while welcoming assistants with championship pedigrees from across the nation.

Alabama State University’s standout pitcher Jorhan Laboy has been selected for the USA Collegiate National Team training camp, where he will take the mound on July 4. His award‑winning season includes All‑SWAC honors, a conference championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
The Red Raiders are redefining their attack by deploying J'Koby Williams as both a running back and slot receiver, a move informed by film study of Malachi Toney and Christian McCaffrey and supported by the return of injured backfield talent.
From Jake Gaither’s historic dynasty to Willie Simmons’s recent Celebration Bowl triumph, Florida A&M’s football program boasts a lineage of coaching excellence that spans decades.
With the first Alabama high school football games set for August 20, the Montgomery area prepares for a pivotal 2026 season. From new head coaches to elite recruits and potential state championship contenders, the region’s teams are poised for dramatic developments.

Greenville High School has appointed Jabronski Williams, a Troy native and former Alabama State standout, as its new head baseball coach, tapping a coach with a strong playing pedigree and recent head‑coaching experience.

The Southwestern Athletic Conference will gather all 12 head coaches and a select group of student‑athletes, including seven quarterbacks, for Media Day on July 15 in Birmingham, highlighting recent championship achievements and new coaching directions.
A look at the elite high school seniors in the Big Bend area, their college offers, commitments and the schools they may join next season

Alabama State University’s standout catcher Trey Callaway has been named to the 2026 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp in Carey, North Carolina, joining teammates Omar Malendez, Jamal George and Juan Cruz.

Coppin State University announced the addition of Riley Maye and La'Sheena Brooks to its women's basketball coaching staff, highlighting their respective achievements at Harcum College and Shorter University.
Five Alabama State University baseball standouts have been selected for the fourth annual HBCU Swingman Classic, set for July 10 at Citizens Bank Park, broadcast live on MLB Network.

The upcoming season opens on August 16 against Alabama State and features a 16‑match slate, including key battles with High Point, Gardner‑Webb and Charleston Southern, culminating in a potential NCAA Tournament berth.
Jackson State University celebrates a record five players chosen for the 2026 Swingman Classic, a showcase of top HBCU talent during MLB All-Star weekend.

TJ Madlock, a senior guard for Alabama State, refutes the NCAA's claim that he participated in a point‑shaving scheme, insisting he never received payment and was not involved in the alleged game‑fixing. He is now demanding a public retraction and may pursue legal action.