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Edward Waters University swept the SIAC’s major preseason honors, securing the predicted No. 1 ranking and both offensive and defensive player of the year awards. The accolades highlight a rapidly rising program poised to dominate the 2026 season.
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.
Brooks Dow, a standout athlete from Pickens, South Carolina, has accepted a preferred walk‑on offer from the University of South Carolina, bringing his dual‑sport background and mentorship from former Benedict College quarterback Ramon Robinson to the SEC program.
Brooks Dow, a multi‑sport athlete from South Carolina, has accepted a preferred walk‑on spot with the University of South Carolina, swapping the quarterback role for tight end under new guidance.
After a late hiring process, Harry Curnell, a seasoned defensive mind, replaces DeMarcus Simons as head coach at Eau Claire High School, bringing a spread offense and aggressive defensive philosophy to a program that last won five games in 1992.
Recent commitments and departures reshape the rosters of local teams ahead of the upcoming season.