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Southwestern Athletic Conference

HBCU GO 2026 NEW YEAR DOUBLEHEADER

Heisman winner Charlie Ward and NBA All-Star Reggie Theus bring star power to the sidelines as Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman open the season with women’s and men’s matchups; HBCU GO debuts an expanded broadcast team for 2026 Season

HBCU GO 2026 NEW YEAR DOUBLEHEADER

Basketball

Heisman winner Charlie Ward and NBA All-Star Reggie Theus bring star power to the sidelines as Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman open the season with women’s and men’s matchups; HBCU GO debuts an expanded broadcast team for 2026 Season

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Dec 13, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Prairie View A&M Panthers head coach Tremaine Jackson on the sideline against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Football

Coach of the Year honors went to Jackson, and three players selected for non-FBS All-Texas honors.

Crystal Schultz and Tai'Reon Joseph

Basketball

Prairie View A&M swept the SWAC Player of the Week honors as senior guards Tai’Reon Joseph and Crystal Schultz delivered explosive scoring performances against non-conference opponents, showcasing leadership, efficiency, and star power for the Panthers.

Celebration Bowl Numbers Increase, Cultural Viewership Expands

Football

The 2025 Celebration Bowl delivered record ABC viewership, peaking at 3 million viewers, as executive director John Grant highlights the event’s national growth, diverse audience, and future vision for HBCU football.

Dec 13, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs head coach Chennis Berry celebrates after a victory over the Prairie View A&M Panthers in quadruple overtime of the Celebration Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Football

Chennis Berry Was Never the Problem — Shallow-Minded Decision Makers' Doubt Was!

Celebration Bowl

Football

HBCU Legends' live blog of the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl.

Alcorn State coach Fred McNair watches play during the second half against Jackson State at the Jack Spinks Football Stadium in Lorman, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Tcl Jsu Alcorn

Football

A few good coaches to consider as Morehouse launches a national search for the new football leadership focused on competitive excellence.

Dr. Rod Paige

Football

Paige patrolled the sidelines at Jackson State and Texas Southern before making an impact in the world of education under former President, George Bush.

Andrew Body

Football

The Alabama State quarterback won two additional Offensive Player of the Year awards on Monday.

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach James Colzie III looks on as his team faces the North Carolina Central Eagles in a Week 7 NCAA college football game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Football

Florida A&M University has dismissed head coach James Colzie III after a 12-12 record across two seasons.

KJ Cooper

Football

TSU quarterback KJ Cooper has entered the NCAA transfer portal after a productive season and the program’s first winning record in more than two decades. What’s next for the Tigers?

Anton Goff and Tremaine Jackson

The architects behind transforming the Prairie View A&M football program into the SWAC Champions!

Prairie View A&M lineback Darrell Starling Jr. (25) celebrates with defensive lineman Malik Gucake (6) and linebacker Sterling Roberts (3) after catching an interception during the SWAC football championship game between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

The Panthers defeat the Tigers for the right to play for an HBCU National Championship at the 2025 Celebration Bowl.

2025 SWAC Championship Preview: Prairie View A&M vs. Jackson State

Football

Get the ultimate breakdown of the SWAC Football Championship! 🏈 We dive into advanced analytics, key stats, betting odds, and make bold predictions for Jackson State vs. Prairie View A&M. Don't miss our fearless forecast!

FAMU HC CHARLIE WARD vs. BCU HC REGGIE THEUS

Basketball

HGCU GO returns in 2026 with 20 women's and men's HBCU basketball games.

2025 SWAC Championship Preview: Prairie View A&M vs. Jackson State

Football

HBCU Legends Podcast host Kyle T Mosley and the legendary Ralph Cooper dive deep into the excitement surrounding the 2025 SWAC Football Championship.

JaCobian Morgan

Football

The senior signal-caller was named the top SWAC player in the state of Mississippi for the 2025 season. Ivory claims two top SWAC accolades in postseason honors.

Nov 21, 2022; Mexico City, MEX; Former Arizona Cardinals cornerback Aeneas Williams looks on prior to the NFL International Series Monday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Azteca. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Voters will select the best defensive back in HBCU Division I college football.

Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body (1) wams up before the Miles College game in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday September 13, 2025.

Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body was the top vote-getter from the national media for the annual HBCU football honors powered by BOXTOROW.

Prairie View A&M football team led by head coach Tremaine Jackson.

Football

Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson wins SWAC Coach of the Year as the Panthers prepare to face Jackson State in the 2025 SWAC Championship Game.

Coach Faulk

Football

The Pro Football Hall of Famer will become the Southern Jaguars new head football coach.

Southern Wins Bayou Classic Thriller

Football

Southern just pulled off one of the biggest stunners of the HBCU season by defeating Grambling State in the 52nd Bayou Classic.

52nd Bayou Classic - Coaches Fred McNair (SU) and Mickey Joseph (GSU)

Football

Grambling State enters the 76th meeting with momentum and a restored winning culture under Mickey Joseph, while interim coach Fred McNair looks to help Southern avoid a historically poor finish in one of HBCU football’s biggest stages.

SWAC TV News Reports - Dr. Charles McClelland

Football

How Commissioner Charles McClelland’s Vision Is Reshaping the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Marshall Faulk

Football

Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk is reportedly set to return to Louisiana as the Jaguars new head football coach.