The 2026 NFL Pro Bowl coaching staffs have been announced, and HBCU alumni are well-represented on both sides of the field. The NFC, led by Hall of Fame wide receiver and Mississippi Valley State alum Jerry Rice as head coach, will feature Delaware S ...
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The Howard University Bison football team is set to take on a monumental challenge this September as they travel to Bloomington, Indiana to face the defending FBS National Champions, the Indiana Hoosiers. Under the leadership of first-year head coach ...
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. - In a move that will delight HBCU football enthusiasts, the Alabama State Hornets and the Tuskegee Golden Tigers have agreed to extend their legendary Turkey Day Classic rivalry through the 2026 season.
This historic matchup, which ...
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ALBANY, GA - The Albany State Golden Rams, fresh off one of the most successful seasons in school history, have unveiled an ambitious 2026 football schedule that promises to elevate the HBCU sports experience to new heights.
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The HBCU community mourns the loss of a true trailblazer, Frank Pitts, who passed away on January 16 at the age of 82. Pitts' remarkable football journey spanned the golden era of HBCU athletics and the earliest days of the Super Bowl, leaving an ind ...
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As the premier online community for HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) alumni and supporters, HBCUConnect.com is thrilled to share the news of a one-year extension to the iconic Turkey Day Classic rivalry between Alabama State Univer ...
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As the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) men's basketball race heats up, the Tennessee State Tigers have positioned themselves as a formidable contender, thanks in large part to the dynamic duo of seniors Travis Harper II and Aaron Nkrumah.
Harper, the O ...
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Washington, D.C. — This Saturday, January 31, 2026, HBCU basketball will take center stage in the nation's capital as legendary point guard John Wall returns to the court at Howard University's historic Burr Gymnasium. Wall, the former No. 1 overal ...
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HBCU Recruiting Scores a Major Coup
In a move that has electrified the HBCU sports community, Isaiah Pina, a highly touted tight end recruit from South Lake High School in Groveland, Florida, has flipped his commitment from Virginia Tech to Southern ...
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ATLANTA, GA - In a significant display of support for the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community, Morris Brown College has announced a wave of major donations totaling over $800,000. This influx of funding, led by contributions fr ...
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The basketball programs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), long seen as afterthoughts in HBCU basketball, are both off to remarkable starts this season. Both the women's and men's teams are staking their claim as serious contenders i ...
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BALTIMORE, MD - When Dawn Staley, the renowned head coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, brought her nationally ranked women's basketball team to face Coppin State University, an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in Bal ...
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In the high-stakes world of the NFL playoffs, one player has been making waves for the Los Angeles Rams: Cobie Durant, a defensive back hailing from the proud tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
This past Sunday, Duran ...
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As the Coppin State women's basketball team embarks on their MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) campaign, they have already proven their mettle against some of the toughest competition in the nation. Head coach Darrell Mosley purposefully crafted ...
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BOWIE, MD - The Bowie State Bulldogs, a proud member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), have announced their highly anticipated 2026 football schedule, and it's set to be an exciting season for the HBCU community.
The Bulldo ...
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