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HBCU Football Top-5 Power Rankings | Week 8

HBCU football's power-five rankings of teams and coaches going into Week 8 of the 2022 season.

Kyle T. Mosley

HBCU football's power-five rankings of teams and coaches going into Week 8 of the 2022 season.

Shedeur Sanders
Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders (2) looks for an opening during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Valley State in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Tcl Jsu Vs Ms Valley234; Credit:© Hannah Mattix/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK

HBCU POWER FIVE TEAMS 

  1. Jackson State (6-0, 4-0 SWAC) | Homecoming against is most formidable foe of the season in Campbell.  JSU will be tested!
  2. Virginia Union (7-0, 5-0 CIAA) | Dispatched Bowie, time for Lincoln (PA).
  3. North Carolina Central (5-1, 1-0 MEAC) | Clashing with the Bulldogs on the road!
  4. Florida A&M (4-2, 2-1 SWAC) | Bye Week
  5. Southern (4-2, 3-1 SWAC) | Homecoming vs. VA Lynchburg

Teams Lurking, Waiting to Rise into the Top 5: Benedict

  • Rumors are swirling that if Jackson State beats Campbell, Coach Prime will start having FBS offers.
  • Campbell poses a problem for the JSU offensive line.  An early and controlled rushing attack could slow the Fighting Camels ferocious defensive front.
  • The SWAC Suspensions:  Prairie View will be down 11 players and Southern 10 players while playing non-conference opponents in Week 8.
  • The SWAC Game of the Week will be TSU vs. Alcorn State.  The Braves can't allow the Tigers to walk out of Lorman with the W.  If so, it could end their SWAC West title hopes.
Sanders on 60 Minutes
Deion Sanders and Jon Wertheim; Credit: 60 Minutes

HBCU POWER FIVE COACHES

  1. Deion Sanders - Jackson State
  2. Eric Dooley - Southern
  3. Alvin Parker - Virginia Union
  4. Chennis Berry - Benedict
  5. Trei Oliver - NCCU

Great Coaches Positioned to Rise into the Top 5: Willie Simmons - Florida A&M

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