SWAC

Southwestern Athletic Conference

SWAC votes to eliminate non-Division I football opponents by 2027. Commissioner Dr. McClelland details the mandate, SWAC TV's 55M-minute surge, and $10.8M NCAA haul.

SWAC

SWAC votes to eliminate non-Division I football opponents by 2027. Commissioner Dr. McClelland details the mandate, SWAC TV's 55M-minute surge, and $10.8M NCAA haul.

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Basketball

The former assistant coach will take over the Jackson State Tigers men's basketball program after the departure of Mo Williams.

Wildcats Stomp Gators for Second Ranked Win

Baseball

Inquiring HBCU and Bethune-Cookman baseball fans want to know if the Wildcats have a chance to be ranked in the national baseball polls this week?

Baseball

Bethune-Cookman defeated Florida 13-7 Tuesday, completing a historic week in which the SWAC Wildcats beat two ranked SEC programs on their home fields in seven days.

Football

JaCobian Morgan, Jackson State's 'Thee General,' shares his journey from Canton, Mississippi, to HBCU champion and 2026 NFL Draft prospect in an exclusive interview with HBCU Legends.

Apr. 11, 2026; Texas Southern Spring Game 2026 at Alexander Durley Stadium on TSU campus; Marron 18, White 16; Houston, Texas. |

Football

Coach Dishman and new DC Scott Vestal preview a SWAC contender at Texas Southern's 2026 spring game which ended Maroon 18, White 16.

Football

The Rattlers football team will not be allowed to participate in the 2026 postseason competition.

Basketball

Chris Wright was a highly coveted coach by the Hornets leadership after the departure of Madlock.

Basketball

The names that could land on the Texas Southern head basketball coach search committee's wish list.

Basketball

TSU officially releases a statement regarding the departure of former head basketball coach Johnny Jones.

Baseball

The SWAC's Wildcats stormed into Alex Box Stadium and delivered a gut-punch to the defending national champions, serving up the most jaw-dropping upset of the season and stunning the crowd into silence.

Mar 8, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Johnny Jones during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mississippi State won 79-52. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Basketball

Coach Jones leaves TSU for an assistant role at LSU under head coach Will Wade.

2026 HBCU ALL-STAR GAME - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Everything you need to know about the 5th Annual HBCU All-Star Game — from the full rosters and award winners to tipoff time, broadcast details, and the week of events surrounding college basketball's biggest Easter Sunday showcase.

Apr. 2, 2026; Prairie View, Texas; Coach Tremaine Jackson says the 2026 team is "Always on the Hunt" at 2026 Spring Press Conference No. 2.

Football

Coach Tremaine Jackson, DL Molik Mason, and WR Rodny Ojo open up on team identity, emerging players, and a culture built on energy, accountability, and grit.

Basketball

Former Jackson State legendary women's basketball coach takes an immediate leave of absence at UNC Charlotte due to medial reasons.

Basketball

Geno Auriemma gave Tomekia Reed a strong recommendation in his postgame interview at the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship.

Aug 29, 2022; Thousand Oaks, CA, USA: Los Angeles Rams offensive assistant coach and Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellow K.J. Black aka KJ Black poses during training camp at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Former SWAC Champion quarterback and NFL veteran coach joins the defending HBCU national champions in Orangeburg, S.C.

Football

A coverage heatmap of 57 articles across 13 outlets reveals HBCU draft prospects generate almost no mainstream attention in the weeks before the NFL Draft.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) defends Prairie View A&M Panthers guard Dontae Horne (2) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Basketball

George Ivory is out at Mississippi Valley State. Daeshun Ruffin and Dontae Horne enter the portal. SWAC coaches head to Power 4 staffs.

Basketball

Texas Southern's head coach pushed back on early resignation reports as "bogus" and "disappointing," but acknowledged he is in discussions with new LSU head coach Will Wade.

Nov 21, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams congratulates Arkansas Razorbacks players after the game at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 115-61. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Former NBA All-Star and Jackson State head coach Mo Williams is expected to join Mark Pope's staff at Kentucky as an assistant coach, days after his son Mason committed to the Wildcats.

Coach Johnny Jones winning his 400th game as a head coach.

Basketball

HBCU Legends has learned Jones is a probable candidate for Wade's staff. No resignation has been filed, and no offer has been extended. Still, the fit is strong.

UAPB Alum Terron Armstead - Golden Lion Athletics Ambassador

Football

Five-time Pro Bowler Terron Armstead has been named the first-ever Golden Lion Athletics Ambassador at UAPB, returning home to lead the next generation of Golden Lions.

Basketball

Alabama State head coach Tony Madlock has resigned after four seasons with the Hornets, with reports indicating he will join Penny Hardaway's staff at the University of Memphis.

Football

Prairie View A&M's Tremaine Jackson opens spring camp with 103 players, a "Finish the Fight" mandate, and one goal: return to win the Celebration Bowl.