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Florida A&M will receive a $720,000 payment for its Week 2 football game against the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes, with an additional $40,000 earmarked for the Marching 100 band, while the Rattlers prepare to face a top‑ranked opponent under uncertain quarterback conditions.
A hand injury to starter Isaiah Knowles forced a mid‑game replacement, but the Rattlers could not overcome a double‑digit deficit and lost to South Carolina State.
South Carolina State secured a 28‑13 win over Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic, with Mason Pickett Hicks named MVP after a 210‑yard rushing performance.
On August 29, 2026, Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. opened his coaching tenure with a 20‑7 victory over his former team, Albany State, while reflecting on his father’s absence and the program’s future.
The Southern Conference recognized Mercer’s Olivia Bori as offensive player of the week and ETSU’s Addison Yelton as defensive player of the week for August 18–24, celebrating key contributions that shaped recent results.
The latest CAA weekly awards highlight offensive breakthroughs, defensive consistency and rookie impact across the conference.
The Mercer University women's soccer team delivered a commanding 8‑0 victory over South Carolina State University in their first ever home match at Betts Stadium, signaling a strong start to the season.
The Florida A&M Rattlers open the 2026 season on August 29 against Albany State, led by first‑year head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., who brings a championship pedigree from Albany State. The Rattlers face a 12‑game schedule that is fully televised, return key players, and navigate an NCAA postseason ban while targeting a winning record.
A seasoned strategist with a record of postseason success and academic focus is set to shape the future of Winston‑Salem State men’s basketball.
Richard "R.C." Arrington, celebrated for his 1943 perfect season with the Massillon Tigers, later excelled in college, served in World War II, and earned multiple hall‑of‑fame honors.
The Savannah-based Jenkins football program is moving up a classification, bringing together a talented group of seniors, college commitments and ambitious targets as they chase another deep playoff run.
Alabama State’s football program is ranked fourth in the initial Black College Football Poll for 2026, fueled by the return of HBCU Player of the Year Andrew Body, a revamped offense and a home‑heavy schedule that could reshape the SWAC landscape.
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 Butler Bulldogs finished a .500 campaign in the Big East, saw a cascade of player exits and a veteran coach’s retirement, and now face a uncertain future under a rookie head coach.
Coach Chennis Berry explains how the Bulldogs blend tradition with transfer portal realities while maintaining a focus on life‑changing relationships.
Coach Chennis Berry’s emphasis on personal connections shapes a Bulldogs program that blends tradition with modern challenges, guiding it to consecutive conference championships and a national bowl win while molding future leaders.
South Carolina State’s football program, under head coach Chennis Berry, blends tradition with modern roster‑building tools, prioritizing relationships over transactions as it pursues back‑to‑back MEAC titles and a 2025 Celebration Bowl victory.
Head coach Chennis Berry and linebacker Jordan Franklin illustrate how South Carolina State balances on‑field success with a culture that values people more than profit.
Coach Chennis Berry’s emphasis on relationships over transactions has propelled South Carolina State to back‑to‑back MEAC titles and a distinctive identity in a increasingly commercialized sport.
Savannah State University attended the 2026 SIAC Football Media Days, where new head coach Thomas Howard outlined his vision for the program. With senior leaders already feeling the shift, the team opens its season on August 29 against South Carolina State, hoping to turn modest projections into steady growth.
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.
In response to a tragic incident that claimed one life and left another injured during homecoming, South Carolina State University is implementing extensive security upgrades, including additional officers, K‑9 units and medical tents, while seeking student input on the new plan.
Following a fatal homecoming shooting and other incidents, South Carolina State University convenes agencies to overhaul campus safety, seeking student input and deploying new security assets.