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HBCU FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS | WEEK 9

Two significant moves towards the top of the HBCU football power rankings going into Week 9.

Kyle T. Mosley

Jacobian Morgan vs. FAMU
Jacobian Morgan vs. FAMU / Credit: Jayden Mack, JSU Communications
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HOUSTON - There's still plenty of HBCU football remaining in 2024. While resting on a bye week, North Carolina Central (5-2, 1-0 MEAC) remains the top HBCU Football DI program. Next week, the Eagles will host Morgan State Bears before the Halloween night showdown with South Carolina State on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Jackson State (5-2, 3-0) is No. 2 at this point of the season. Once Coach Taylor and JSU downed FAMU, experts and pundits now believe they would win the SWAC East title. De-fanging the Rattlers, 35-21, was a remarkable victory for the Tigers. While trailing 21-20 in the fourth quarter with 3:37 remaining in the match, Florida A&M imploded.  

B.J. Washington forced a Daniel Richardson fumble, which Phillip Webb recovered for a 'scoop-and-score- of 32 yards — eventually giving the Tigers the lead and game.  

Scoring 15 points within the final minutes was too much for the Florida A&M Rattlers to overcome.  

HBCU Football Power Rankings - Week 9
HBCU Football Power Rankings - Week 9 / HBCU Legends

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE RISING

South Carolina State revived a longstanding rivalry with Fort Valley State, meeting for the first time in 60 years. The Bulldogs dominated the last four meetings, and No. 5 was no different.   

Chennis Berry and his Dawgz are rising in this week's ranking following defeating VSU, 30-3, in Orangeburg.  

TSU Wins at Howard
TSU Wins at Howard / TSU Wins at Howard

TENNESSEE STATE KEEPS WINNING

Saturday's game for the Howard Bison was expected to be filled with thrills and excitement, but the Tennessee State had other plans. The Tigers spoiled the Bison's 100th Homecoming festivities with a 27-14 drubbing to climb over .500 at 5-4 on the season.   TSU amassed over 400 yards of offense on the afternoon.

MORE OF THE TOP TEAMS

Florida A&M falls three spots to No. 5. Southern (4-3, 3-0 SWAC), Hampton (4-3), Alabama State (3-3, 2-1 SWAC), Alcorn State (3-3, 3-1 SWAC), and Morgan State (3-4, 0-0 MEAC) cap off the Top 10 in HBCU Football DI Power Rankings ahead of Week 9.

Next Week

SWAC

  • Mississippi Valley vs UAPB
  • Jackson State vs. Bethune-Cookman
  • Texas A&M-Commerce vs. Prairie View A&M
  • Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M
  • Southern vs. Florida A&M
  • Grambling State vs. Texas Southern

MEAC

  • Howard vs. Norfolk State
  • Delaware State vs. South Carolina State
  • Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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