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HBCU Football Top-5 Power Rankings | Week 9

HBCU football's power-five rankings of teams and coaches going into Week 9 of the 2022 season.

Kyle T. Mosley

HBCU football's power-five rankings of teams and coaches going into Week 9 of the 2022 season.

Jackson State Holds Off Campbell for a Homecoming Victory

HBCU POWER FIVE TEAMS

  1. Jackson State (7-0, 4-0 SWAC) | The battle with Southern could be a preview of the 2022 SWAC Championship game.
  2. Virginia Union (7-0, 6-0 CIAA) | Facing a showdown versus Chowan for the CIAA Northwestern title.  BTW, Jada Byers is the real deal at running back.
  3. Benedict (8-0, 5-0 SIAC) | Hosting Clark Atlanta before its finale against Allen.
  4. Southern (5-2, 3-1 SWAC) | Could the Jaguars take their high-powered offense into Jackson and blemish the Tigers record?
  5. Florida A&M (5-2, 3-1 SWAC) | Hosting a beleaguered UAPB after losing Doc Gamble.  Rattlers still have a marginal chance for a return to the FCS playoffs. 

HBCU NOTES FOR WEEK 9

  • Southern vs. Jackson State has become a "Prime Time" affair with ESPN's College GameDay crew hosting its show on Jackson State's campus.  
  • Virginia Union (CIAA) and Benedict (SIAC) are the two surprises of the season for HBCU football.  The teams are on track to remain unbeaten and will have a shot at the NCAA playoffs. 
  • Get to know Coach Chennis Berry at Benedict!  He's a rising star and in 3 seasons has turned-around the Tigers program.
  • The Final Homecoming Games: Prairie View and Texas Southern will host two of the final homecoming games in the SWAC. 
  • Saturday's Magic City Classic will be competitive and spirited for Alabama State and Alabama A&M.  I remember at SWAC Media Day Coach Maynor whispered to Coach Robinson, "Wait until October 29!"  Well, it's here!
Coach Berry
Benedict Head Coach Chennis Berry; Credit: Benedict Athletics

HBCU POWER FIVE COACHES

  1. Deion Sanders - Jackson State
  2. Chennis Berry - Benedict
  3. Alvin Parker - Virginia Union
  4. Eric Dooley - Southern
  5. Willie Simmons - FAMU

Coach on the Rise: Clarence McKinney - Texas Southern.  They keep bringing the upsets in the SWAC West division.

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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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