HBCU GO and P&G present an HBCU campus life tour
Football season has brought back traditions well known to HBCU students and alumni and marks the return of the P&G HBCYOU Tour.
Hampton and Howard face off in legendary HBCU football rivalry
Hampton and Howard face off in their historic HBCU football rivalry Oct. 3 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., in the Battle of the Real HU.
Benedict and Kentucky State make early statements in HBCU DII football
After two decisive victories in three games to open the 2026 college football season, Kentucky State University is eyeing a spot in the FCS.
Pickett-Hicks, South Carolina State defense overpower Virgina State 66-0
Mason Pickett-Hicks rushed for 112 yards and caught a touchdown pass, and South Carolina State forced five turnovers to beat Virginia State 66-0 on Saturday.
CFP changes could put HBCU guarantee games at risk, but the payday isn’t as essential as it once was
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are playing major college football programs for big paychecks. These “money” games offer six-figure payouts and national exposure.
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HBCU Football Polls
HBCU Football Media Poll — Week 4 |
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| Rank | Team | W-L | Pts | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina State (21) | 5-0 | 210 | 1 |
| 2 | Jackson State | 4-0 | 176 | 3 |
| 3 | Alabama State | 3-1 | 174 | 2 |
| 4 | Prairie View A&M | 2-3 | 126 | 4 |
| 5 | Delaware State | 3-2 | 110 | 5 |
| 6 | Alabama A&M | 4-1 | 107 | 7 |
| 7 | Morgan State | 3-1 | 57 | 9 |
| 8 | Alcorn State | 3-2 | 45 | NR |
| 9 | Kentucky State | 4-1 | 24 | NR |
| T-10 | Johnson C. Smith | 3-1 | 22 | 10 |
| T-10 | Grambling State | 2-2 | 22 | 8 |
| T-10 | Benedict | 3-1 | 22 | 6 |
HBCU FCS Coaches Poll — Week 4 |
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| Rank | Team | W-L | Pts | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina State (16) | 5-0 | 160 | 1 |
| T-2 | Alabama State | 3-1 | 134 | 2 |
| T-2 | Jackson State | 4-0 | 134 | 3 |
| 4 | Delaware State | 3-2 | 95 | 4 |
| 5 | Prairie View A&M | 2-3 | 93 | 5 |
| 6 | Alabama A&M | 4-1 | 78 | 7 |
| 7 | Morgan State | 3-1 | 71 | 8 |
| 8 | Alcorn State | 3-2 | 34 | NR |
| 9 | Norfolk State | 2-3 | 31 | 10 |
| 10 | Grambling State | 2-2 | 27 | 6 |
HBCU D2 Football Coaches Poll — Week 4 |
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| Rank | Team | W-L | Pts | Previous Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky State (17) | 4-1 | 179 | 2 |
| 2 | Johnson C. Smith | 4-1 | 148 | 3 |
| 3 | Virginia State | 4-1 | 128 | 4 |
| 4 | Virginia Union | 4-1 | 121 | 5 |
| 5 | Benedict (1) | 3-1 | 112 | 1 |
| 6 | Edward Waters | 4-1 | 107 | 6 |
| 7 | Tuskegee | 2-2 | 69 | 10 |
| 8 | Shaw | 4-1 | 58 | 8 |
| 9 | Fayetteville State | 2-3 | 25 | 7 |
| 10 | Albany State | 2-3 | 22 | NR |
The HBCU Media Poll is voted on by media members around the country who cover HBCU football. The coaches polls are voted on by the HBCU football coaches. The polls are administered by BOXTOROW.
