HBCU Football Top-5 Rankings | Week 11

The HBCU football's power-five rankings of teams and coaches going into Week 11 of the 2022 season.

Kyle T. Mosley | Nov 9, 2022

HOUSTON, TX - The HBCU football's power-five rankings of teams and coaches going into Week 11 of the 2022 season get sorted out due to several casualties from Week 10 dropped out.

Conference division champions were crowned last weekend, and several more will get the call in Week 11. Jackson State flew into H-Town, took over PNC Stadium, and handled their business with a 41-14 victory over Texas Southern.

Jackson State (8-0, 5-0 SWAC East) leads the SWAC East with one division game remaining versus Alabama A&M in Week 11. Before the No.5-ranked FCS team considers an unblemished SWAC record, they must handle the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M, who hope to play spoiler!

FAMU kept its reign at Bragg Memorial Stadium while halting a Southern Jaguars comeback at 30-16.

HBCU FOOTBALL PREVIEWS FOR WEEK 11

Benedict finished the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record and is the No.1 team in the NCAA Division II Football Super Region 2 rankings.

On Saturday, Nov. 12, the Tigers will contend for the 2022 SIAC Football Championship title against the ninth-ranked Tuskegee Golden Tigers for a 2 PM ET kick-off at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.

HBCU POWER FIVE TEAMS

Jackson State (9-0, 6-0 SWAC East) | Tigers keep rolling and can complete a second-straight season of perfection and superiority over the SWAC competitors with a win against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.
Benedict (10-0, 7-0 SIAC) | 10-0 is a stark contrast from the 2-7 season in 2021. In the SIAC Championship game vs. Tuskegee.
Florida A&M (7-2, 5-1 SWAC East) | The Rattlers to have a repeat trip to the FCS Playoffs if they can take the sting of a confident Hornets team from Bama State.
North Carolina Central (7-2, 3-1 MEAC)| The Eagles must win and Howard loses to avoid the convoluted tie-breaker scenarios with Howard, Norfolk State, and South Carolina State.
Tuskegee (8-2, 7-0) | Can the Golden Tigers shock Benedict for the SIAC Championship? Don't count out Coach Ruffins!

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders looks on at the Jackson State vs. Texas Southern game at PNC Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, November 5, 2022; Mandatory Credit: Kyle A. Mosley, HBCU Legends

HBCU POWER FIVE COACHES

Deion Sanders - Jackson State
Chennis Berry - Benedict
Willie Simmons - FAMU
Reginald Ruffin - Tuskegee
Sam Washington - NC A&T

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Published Nov 9, 2022

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: