HBCU Football

For Bill Rhoden and other prominent Black sportswriters, Neal’s efforts provided their first entry to television – and elevated their careers

After covering Black college football for decades, the veteran broadcaster’s list ranges from Jackson State’s Walter Payton to Alcorn State’s Steve McNair

Several players impressed with quick run times, strong drill performances

Virginia RB J’Mari Taylor, Missouri WR Kevin Coleman Jr. started their collegiate careers at North Carolina Central, Jackson State

From his football playing days to his relationships with sports’ stars, Jackson recognized the power and vulnerability of the athlete

Standouts range from 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy winner Curtis Allen of Virginia Union to SWAC Defensive Player of the Year Quincy Ivory of Jackson State

Allen is a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, given to the player of the year in D-II football

40-38 victory over Prairie View A&M gives the Bulldogs their first Black college football national championship under head coach Chennis Berry

As the Panthers prepare for the Celebration Bowl, here are the moments this season when his words made people stop, listen and understand his mentality

National championship game finally took root after yearslong push, $1 million incentive