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Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry celebrates after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Marcus Freeman Stands On The Shoulders Of HBCU Legends Robinson, Gaither, Merritt, And Hubbard

The Fighting Irish's head coach will have support of the HBCU sports community as he campaigns for the College Football National Championship.

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Marcus Freeman Stands On The Shoulders Of HBCU Legends Robinson, Gaither, Merritt, And Hubbard

The Fighting Irish's head coach will have support of the HBCU sports community as he campaigns for the College Football National Championship.

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Jackson State Dominates Southern, SWAC Woes, Coaching Carousel, Celebration Bowl Odds

Kyle T. Mosley, Ralph Cooper, and Coach Daryl Steward have an engaging discussion on the recent SWAC Championship and the upcoming Celebration Bowl.

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Willie Simmons celebrates his team s victory over the Bethune Cookman Wildcats at Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

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FIU Names Willie Simmons Head Coach

Willie Simmons will become the Panthers' seventh head football coach.

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Former Florida A&M Head Football Coach Willie Simmons Wins 2023 National Coach Of The Year Award

The National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches has selected the former Florida A&M head football coach as its 2023 National Coach of the Year.

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Bubba McDowell Replaces Willie Simmons As HBCU Legacy Bowl Head Coach

Prairie View A&M head coach will replace Willie Simmons as the 2024 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl head coach.

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James Colzie III Named Florida A&M University's 19th Head Football Coach

Florida A&M University has named James Colzie III the Rattlers' 19th head football coach.

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Shawn Gibbs Renews Fort Valley State Head Coach Contract Ending The Controversy Of Him Joining Florida A&M University

The controversy surrounding Shawn Gibbs' candidacy to become the head football coach at Florida A&M University has ended.

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Are We Being 'Hoodwinked and Bamboozled' Watching Recent HBCU Head Coach Searches?

The recent "HBCU Football Head Coach Searches" are bewildering, but has given us plenty to think about for the future.

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BREAKING: Willie Simmons Resigns From Florida A&M, Accepts Position At Duke

Florida A&M's head football coach will accept the role as running backs coach at Duke University.

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2024 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Head Coaches Announced

The 2024 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl will feature four of the top HBCU head football coaches, leading Team Gaither and Team Robinson.

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Florida A&M Are The 'Kings Of HBCU Football' In BOXTOROW's 2023 Final Rankings

Florida A&M University (12-1) has been crowned the 2023 HBCU National Football Champions by BOXTOROW coaches and media.

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Willie Simmons, Florida A&M Wins Another National Championship, 45 Years To The Day

On this day 45 years ago, Rudy Hubbard's Florida A&M football team won a championship, Willie Simmons and his Rattlers win another.

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2023 Celebration Bowl: How To Watch, Odds, Prediction

A new Black College Football National Champion will be crowned following Saturday's 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl.

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Willie Simmons: Moussa 'Needs To Settle Down', Displeased With Rattlers 'Immaturity' In First Half

Florida A&M head coach is not pleased with the way his team's maturity ahead of halftime.

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SWAC Championship Scoreboard | 2023

The 2023 SWAC Football Championship scores and stats between Prairie View A&M and Florida A&M.

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Florida A&M Dominates Prairie View At Homecoming, Wins SWAC East Title

Florida A&M won their first-ever SWAC East division title by dominating Prairie View A&M in a 45-7 victory.

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Willie Simmons Reflects On Florida A&M 'FAMULY' And Culture

Coach Willie Simmons talks about the FAMU culture and what makes the Rattlers football team unique.

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McDowell: Panthers Are 'Locked In' For Clash With Rattlers

Prairie View's head coach emphasizes the Panthers are aware of staying focused ahead of the SWAC tilt with FAMU.

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Who Will Rule The SWAC?

As the post-Coach Prime era begins, who will rule the SWAC in 2023?

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SWAC East Storylines In 2023

Between several new head coaches and quarterback battles, SWAC football's east division has plenty of trends to follow.

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FAMU Rap Video Pulled By Rapper, Real Boston Richey

Rapper decides to pull the "Send a Blitz" video where portions were filmed inside of Florida A&M's football locker room at Galimore-Powell Fieldhouse.

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Kendra Bulluck-Major: Orange Blossom Classic 'Moving Forward' With New Matchup in 2024

New teams are set for 2024, but OBC executive director and FAMU AD haven't ruled out future participation for Rattlers.

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SWAC Preseason Selections: Teams, Players, Predicted Order | 2023

2023 Preseason All-SWAC Football teams and players selections, and Predicted Order of Finish.

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SWAC Media Day Preview | 2023

A preview of the 2023 SWAC Football Media Day.

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Florida A&M Suspends 'Football-Related Activities' Amid Rap Video Controversy

Florida A&M's head football coach suspends football-related activities amid another Rattlers' athletic department controversy.