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Week 1 of the 2026 CIAA football season featured standout performances, early victories for Virginia State and Fayetteville State, and the announcement of weekly player honors ahead of the championship in Durham.
Jackson State’s football team climbs to No. 3 in the inaugural Black College Football Poll, reflecting a 9‑3 season and conference triumph.
The Alabama State Hornets have been ranked fourth in the inaugural Preseason Black College Football Poll, reflecting their 10‑2 record and the growing influence of HBCU programs.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has released its 2026 football predicted order of finish, designating Virginia Union University as the preseason favorite, while highlighting Johnson C. Smith University's recent championship and a new fan‑focused ticket offer.
Media day in Durham brought together CIAA programs to outline their plans for the 2026 football campaign, with both coaches emphasizing the importance of team cohesion and a return to the championship stage.
After a 3‑7 record in 2025, Bowie State’s football program welcomes a fresh coaching direction and three preseason All‑CIAA selections, setting the stage for a competitive start against Virginia State on September 5.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association kicks off its 2026 football season with Media Day in Durham, North Carolina, as Winston‑Salem State aims to rise from a fifth‑place preseason poll.
The Big Blue are slated ninth in the CIAA preseason poll, with Wiley highlighted on the all‑conference team ahead of road games at Tusculum, a Battle of the Blueridge clash with Concord, and a home opener against Livingstone
Jalen Mayo, once without a single college scholarship, has climbed the ranks to become a starting cornerback for the University of Houston, chasing the nation’s top defensive back award.
The first-ever Black College Football Preseason Poll, sanctioned by the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA and SIAC, places three Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference teams in the top six, highlighting the growing national prominence of HBCU football.
Florida A&M’s women’s basketball team returns intact after a historic SWAC Tournament win, adding key transfers as coach Bridgette Gordon looks to sustain momentum.
The CIAA will host Media Day on July 15 in Durham, featuring coaches, student‑athletes and a series of community activities that kick off the 2026 football season.
A century‑old program that battled on the gridiron, produced NFL talent, and left an indelible mark on collegiate sports before succumbing to fiscal realities.
The Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference will sponsor women's flag football as a varsity sport in 2026‑27, host its first conference championship in 2027 and become the first Division I league to do so, a milestone that aligns with the sport's Olympic debut in 2028.
Canton, Ohio will welcome the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 6, featuring Johnson C. Smith and Albany State in a highly anticipated matchup that caps a four‑day festival of sport, career development and cultural homage.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will host its 2026 Football Media Day on July 15, 2026, in Durham, NC, followed by a charity golf event on July 13. The gatherings aim to showcase conference leadership, upcoming storylines and community impact.
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s flag football championship in Charlotte showcased the sport’s expanding reach, with historic wins and player stories underscoring its potential as an NCAA championship by 2028.
The NCAA has moved flag football closer to full championship status, with a projected debut in spring 2028 after a unanimous committee recommendation and growing institutional support.
The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact has recommended elevating women's flag football to a championship sport across all divisions, a decision that could see the game officially recognized as early as spring 2028.
The NCAA's recommendation to elevate flag football to championship status marks a watershed moment for women's athletics, promising expanded opportunities and a clear pathway to Olympic competition.
The NCAA has recommended flag football for championship status, targeting a spring 2028 debut after a period of rapid growth and strong institutional support.