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Defending HBCU national champion South Carolina State faces Florida A&M in the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium. Chennis Berry and Quinn Gray Sr. headline a Labor Day weekend clash packed with championship stakes.

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South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry explains why the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl is critical for HBCU players seeking NFL opportunities, calling it a week-long job interview with all 32 teams watching in New Orleans.

Texas Southern inched closer to the top of the Southwestern Athletic Conference standings after defeating Arkansas-Pine Bluff by 19 points.

The HBCU Athletic Conference will have its basketball tournament games in a major metropolitan city starting next season in 2027.

Cam Newton is reinvesting 100% of his BET earnings to self-fund the “4th & 1” HBCU College Tailgate Tour, bringing live experiences to campuses in 2026.

NFL defensive end Cam Jordan has been named an honorary captain for the 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl set to kick off on Feb. 21 at Yulman Stadium.

Dr. Norman Francis, former HBCU president and influential leader in education and banking, died in New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 94 on February 18, 2026.

Coach Sherrod's hire should immediately boost the Morehouse Maroon Tigers, and propel the program upward in the challenging landscape of HBCU sports.

Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson leads Team Robinson at the 2026 HBCU Legacy Bowl, where opportunity and NFL draft visibility take center stage.

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In its fifth season, the HBCU Legacy Bowl continues to create NFL opportunities for draft-eligible HBCU football players. But is the league drafting enough HBCU talent?

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Texas Southern claims its third straight SWAC Indoor Track & Field Championship at the Birmingham CrossPlex on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

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Chennis Berry, Tremaine Jackson, Quinn Gray Sr. and Maurice Flowers bring MEAC, SWAC, SIAC and CIAA championship pedigrees to the NFL Network showcase.

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The SWAC will be featured in another HBCU doubleheader from Montgomery, Alabama.

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The Maroon Tigers reclaimed the SIAC East lead after defeating he Panthers on Saturday.

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The Iowa State Cyclones are the latest team to join the fray for an offensive lineman in the Class of 2027 along with the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Iowa State Cyclones sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic is having a season for the ages.

The Iowa State Cyclones finally saw their star player snap out of a little scoring drought.

Rutgers wrestling earned a No. 11 ranking in the final NWCA Coaches Poll after posting a 14-5 dual record.

Is a freshman for the Iowa State Cyclones becoming an x-factor?

Broncos to hold annual scrimmage on April 25

Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger revealed why a starting lineup change was made against the Utah Utes.

A few players stood out in the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and Utah Utes for their individual performances.