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Chennis Berry coaching his South Carolina State Bulldogs against Virginia State in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The Bulldogs defeated the Trojans, 66-0.

Coach Berry's mother, Valerie Berry, died the day after the Bulldogs defeated Furman.

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Coach Berry's mother, Valerie Berry, died the day after the Bulldogs defeated Furman.

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Kyle T. Mosley's SMQB breaks down HBCU football Week 3, from South Carolina State's win to Prairie View's concerns and MEAC rivalry breakthroughs.

41st Labor Day Classic - Texas Southern vs. Prairie View A&M at Panther Stadium in Prairie View, Texas.

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The TSU Tigers and defending SWAC champion Prairie View A&M Panthers meet Sunday morning on ESPN2 with the Durley-Nicks Trophy and an early lead in the SWAC West race at stake.

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The 2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge drew 1.2 million viewers on ABC as Howard defeated Alabama A&M, highlighting strong national interest in HBCU football.

Benedict's athletic director Willie Washington passes

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Washington was the architect of Benedict's success in athletics for 38 years.

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Follow the 2026 HBCU football Week 0 scoreboard with scores and updates from SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, SIAC, OVC and CAA games from HBCU Legends.

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Former Prairie View A&M QB Cameron Peters signs with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats after a 2025 SWAC championship season and Celebration Bowl run.

Nightcap HBCU Tour 2026 Kicks Off at Prairie View A&M

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One of the country's most popular sports podcasts is heading to HBCU campuses. The first stop is The Hill, two days before the 41st Labor Day Classic.

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A full slate of games kicks off the 2026 HBCU football season in Week 0.

TSU Board of Regents advance Robinson's name, but split on Lowery's candidacy.

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Texas Southern's personnel and athletics committees backed Ashley Robinson unanimously but split on Corey Lowery. The full board votes in special session Aug. 19.

Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body (1) carries the ball during a scrimmage game at ASU in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday August 8, 2026.

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South Carolina State and Prairie View A&M are tied with the most All-American selections; discover the breakdown per school and conferences.

Coach Tremaine Jackson at the Prairie View Panthers first team scrimmage of 2026.

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Coach Tremaine Jackson believes it's time for HBCU football to play more FCS opponents and win, before being considered elite.

Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker enter Year 10 in the ESPN broadcasting booth together.

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Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker begin their 10th season together at ESPN, continuing their historic run as leading voices covering HBCU football.

Dec 14, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive back Jarod Washington (12) prepares for a game against the Jackson State Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Bulldogs defensive back signed with the Vikings, having an opportunity to learn under defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Chennis Berry, HBCU Legends' 2025 Sports Person of the Year, breaks down South Carolina State's championship blueprint as the Bulldogs open 2026 training camp.

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Every 2026 Prairie View A&M game with kickoff times and TV: Labor Day Classic vs. Texas Southern Sept. 6 on ESPN2, Homecoming Oct. 17 vs. Alcorn State.

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ESPN Events set MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff matchups through 2029: Morgan State-Alabama State, Jackson State-Norfolk State and South Carolina State-Alcorn State.

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South Carolina State opens the BOXTOROW 2026 HBCU preseason media poll at No. 1 with 17 of 21 first-place votes. Prairie View A&M and Alabama State follow the Bulldogs.

Road to the Celebration Bowl - Alabama State; Coach Eddie Robinson Jr and QB Andrew Body.

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Eddie Robinson Jr. and QB Andrew Body enter 2026 as SWAC East favorites, chasing Alabama State's first conference title since 2004 and a Cricket Celebration Bowl berth.

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Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson said the THSCA left his staff off its July coaching school clinic lineup, and he named disrespect for HBCU ball as why.

SWAC Commissioner, Dr. Charles McClelland, discusses the conference at 2026 SWAC Media Day in Birmingham, Alabama; July 15, 2026; Sheraton-Birmingham

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The SWAC and ESPN agreed to a media rights deal through 2030-31, extending the Cricket Celebration Bowl to 2032 as SWAC TV powers a two-platform strategy.

12 Burning Questions Before 2026 SWAC Media Day

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Examining 12 questions defining SWAC football in 2026, from Marshall Faulk's Southern debut and Andrew Body's return to SWAC TV's Mercurius deal.

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HBCU Legends runs the first Black College Football Poll through its analytics model, moving Alabama State to No. 2 in FCS and Albany State up in D2.

2026 SWAC Preseason Awards: QB Andrew Body, Alabama State and DB Kam Sallis, Jackson State

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Alabama State's Andrew Body and Jackson State's Kam Sallis headline the 2026 preseason All-SWAC teams.

After months of locating venues for several home games, Texas Southern releases its 2026 schedule to season ticket holders and alumni.