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Lincoln Financial Field will stage two marquee HBCU football games in October 2026, featuring former Eagles coaches and drawing on the city’s commitment to celebrate Black college athletics.
The upcoming October matchups seek to reconnect local alumni, students and fans with HBCU football traditions while leveraging the Eagles and city leadership to build a lasting Northeast hub.
Danielle Bell, a seasoned assistant coach with extensive experience at Old Dominion, Gardner‑Webb, Norfolk State, Richmond, Auburn and Georgia, has joined Campbell University's women's basketball program, bringing a track record of winning seasons, WNIT appearances and academic excellence.
Norfolk State University will meet Delaware State University at Lincoln Financial Field on October 31, 2026, marking the return of the Spartans to a stadium that once hosted a landmark matchup. The game highlights the growing prominence of black college football.
Delaware State and Norfolk State will meet at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field for the second straight year, with former Eagles stars DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick coaching opposing squads as part of a citywide celebration of HBCUs.
The Bears open training camp on July 28, 2026, with a roster that blends returning starters and a wave of newcomers, setting the stage for a season opener against North Carolina A&T on August 29.
The Monarchs will open with an exhibition against VCU before launching their regular season at home against Western Michigan, with marquee matchups against Virginia, Virginia Tech and other regional foes.
South Carolina State enters the 2026 campaign as the preseason favorite, but North Carolina Central, Delaware State and a Mike Vick‑led Norfolk State squad could reshape the Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference landscape.
The Scarlet Knights will host Howard on September 25 at 7 p.m. in a matchup that could see Rutgers win by more than three touchdowns, leveraging a historic edge and a dominant defensive scheme.
The Volunteers will open the season at home against Wofford before traveling to face Radford, Tennessee State and a series of high‑profile opponents, culminating in a tournament in Las Vegas that includes games against Maryland, Iowa State or San Diego State, and other national contenders.
The upcoming All-Star Swingman Classic in Philadelphia will feature five Norfolk State University baseball standouts, including rising junior Thomas Ealey, who will make his third appearance in the showcase.
Braden Richardson, the No. 9 prospect in South Carolina for the Class of 2027, pledged to the University of South Carolina, marking the first in‑state commitment for new head coach Kevin Schnall.
Joe Bryant Jr., a former Norfolk State basketball standout, has been named Czech NBL Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, and Guard of the Year after a stellar 2025‑26 season with BK Pardubice, where he led the league in scoring and helped his team reach the finals.
Projected as the 47th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns, Nkrumah's rise from Division III to the NBA Draft combine highlights a rare blend of skill and visibility for HBCU athletes.
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.
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.
Raru Archer returns to lead Lackawanna College basketball, aiming to blend championship pedigree with a focus on character and community as the program moves into NCAA Division II.
The university will host a four‑day Nike Basketball Camp, offering instruction, prizes and a t‑shirt for participants.
Winston-Salem State University has unveiled its 2026 football slate, featuring a road start at Norfolk State, themed home games, a bye week, and the CIAA Championship in Durham, with season tickets now on sale.
The Cavaliers will open the 2026 season in Charlottesville before heading to Charlotte for a marquee non‑conference clash, while also facing Norfolk State, West Virginia and Delaware in a varied slate that tests their depth.
Norfolk State University will face North Carolina in a home‑and‑home women's basketball series over the next two seasons, marking a strategic step for the program and its student‑athletes.
The University of Virginia has unveiled the kickoff times for three more contests in its 2026 football slate, pushing the total number of scheduled games to four.
Despite Black players comprising roughly half of college football rosters, only a dozen teams are led by Black head coaches. Recent hires and debuts signal a shifting landscape, driven by trailblazers at historically Black institutions and a broader push for diversity.
The Skyhawks concluded their season with a 9-6 win and a 15-4 loss, showcasing individual breakthroughs and a 41-game on-base streak.