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HBCU Band of the Year National Championship Rankings, 11/22

The November Rankings for the Band of the Year competition to be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 15.
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HBCU Band of the Year National Championship Rankings, 11/22
HBCU Band of the Year National Championship Rankings, 11/22

ESPN Events' Band of the Year competition committee posted the Division I and Division II + NAIA Band of the Year rankings for Week 12 of the college football season. The Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the Band of the Year competition on Dec. 15, the day before the Celebration Bowl.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

John Grant, Executive Director of the Band of the Year, Cricket Celebration Bowl, and Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, told HBCU Legends after the initial announcement that a committee would judge each marching band's submitted performances based on the weekly halftime performances. The weekly and monthly rankings have been posted online throughout the 2023 football season for fans to view at the Band of the Year website, a mobile app, and HBCU Gameday. According to the BOTY competition committee, "The top two bands from each division in the final rankings will earn the right to compete for the national title in Atlanta. The Band of the Year Championship will showcase the best of the best, featuring bands that have demonstrated excellence in musicianship, originality, precision, and showmanship."

On Wednesday, the BOTY competition committee posted the cumulative ranking for November 2023. The BOTY website states, "The November ranking will list the top five in each division. The final ranking will award the top two teams in each division a shot at the ESPN Band of The Year title." The announcement of the final cumulative ranking is scheduled for Nov. 28.

DIVISION I CUMULATIVE RANKINGS

  1. North Carolina A&T "Blue and Gold Marching Machine" – 832
  2. Jackson State "Sonic Boom of The South" – 808
  3. Southern University "Human Jukebox" – 801
  4. Norfolk State "Spartan Legion" – 791
  5. Prairie View A&M "Marching Storm" — 778 and Tennessee State "Aristocrat of Bands" — 778 (tie)
  6. Florida A&M "Marching 100 — 770
  7. Texas Southern University "Ocean of Soul" — 735
  8. South Carolina State University "Marching 101" — 702
  9. Alabama State University "Marching Hornets" — 676
  10. Grambling State University "World Famed Tiger Marching Band" — 673

DIVISION II + NAIA CUMULATIVE RANKINGS

  1. Florida Memorial “The Roar” — 772
  2. Virginia State “Trojan Explosion” — 750
  3. Winston-Salem State “Red Sea of Sound” — 744
  4. Central State “Invincible Marching Marauders”— 723
  5. Savannah State “Powerhouse of The South” — 721
  6. Tuskegee University “Marching Crimson Pipers” — 720
  7. Benedict College “Band of Distinction” — 691
  8. Miles College “Purple Marching Machine” — 684
  9. Fort Valley State “Blue Machine Marching Band” — 668
  10. Fayetteville State University “Marching Bronco Express” — 647

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NOVEMBER'S DIVISION I BAND ELEMENTS TOP-5 RANKINGS

NOVEMBER'S DIVISION II + NAIA BAND ELEMENTS RANKINGS

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends. Former founder and publisher of the Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on SI since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Collegiate Head Coach), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Mark Ingram (NFL RB), Terron Armstead (NFL OL), Jameis Winston (NFL QB), Cam Newton (NFL QB), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Chennis Berry (Collegiate Head Coach), Johnny Jones (Collegiate Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Women's Basketball Coach), Tremaine Jackson (Collegiate Head Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (Former VP of Basketball - New Orleans Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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