HBCU Football Top-Five Teams | Week 9
HBCU football's top-five power teams going into Week 9 of the 2023 season. Each of the four major HBCU conferences and an independent represent the top-five teams.
TOP-FIVE POWER TEAMS - WEEK 9
- Florida A&M
- North Carolina Central
- Benedict College
- Tennessee State
- Virginia Union
Sep 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback Jeremy Moussa (8) throws a pass against South Florida Bulls during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports
1. Florida A&M (6-1, 5-0 SWAC)
Texas Southern floored Florida A&M twice to lead 14-0 in the second quarter. The Rattlers got off the mat and rattled off 31 unanswered points to win 31-21 against the Tigers in H-Town. FAMU has a difficult test when Prairie View A&M comes to Bragg Stadium, hoping to spoil Homecoming for alums and fans!
2. NCCU (6-1, 1-0 MEAC)
On paper, it was a close match against Morgan State, but the Eagles were in control of the entire defensive match for a 16-10 victory.
3. Benedict (8-0, 6-0 SIAC)
The Benedict Tigers rode the Kentucky State Thorobreds to their eighth straight win to control its fate in the SIAC. Benedict scored 42 unanswered points to thrill its Homecoming crowd, winning 63-14.
4. Tennessee State (5-2, 1-1 OVC)
Eddie George's Tigers won their third-straight game at Homecoming against Lincoln University with a score of 54-0. They are now preparing to face Lindenwood in their upcoming conference game on Oct. 28.
5. Virginia Union (7-1, 5-1 CIAA)
The Lincoln (PA) Lions were defeated 57-0 by the VA Union Panthers. Coach Alvin Parker's team will face Bluefield State on Saturday and then Virginia State in the mega-season finale of the CIAA's two best teams.
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TOP-FIVE POWER COACHES - WEEK 9
- Chennis Berry - Benedict College
- Willie Simmons - Florida A&M
- Eddie George - Tennessee State
- Trei Oliver - NCCU
- Alvin Parker - VA Union