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Jackson State’s Ahmad Miller (center) runs the ball during the Las Vegas HBCU Classic on Oct. 25, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Aron Smith / Jackson State University via Getty Images HBCU

Ahmad Miller’s breakthrough at Jackson State moves him out of sibling’s shadow

For years, he was known as Aubrey Miller’s little brother. Now, the sophomore is driving one of the nation’s most dominant rushing attacks

Head coach DeSean Jackson of the Delaware State Hornets shakes hands with head coach Michael Vick of the Norfolk State Spartans Sports

The ups (DeSean Jackson) and downs (Michael Vick) of two first-year HBCU head coaches

The former NFL teammates came together for a matchup they could have never envisioned. Each left with something different.

Oakland Raiders coach Art Shell works the sidelines during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 19, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. HBCU

Hosting Jackson State-Grambling State game reflects Raiders’ history of recognizing talent from Black colleges

Inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic will kick off at Allegiant Stadium

Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick watches the action during a game against Rutgers on Sept. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. HBCU

Year 1 has gone in opposite directions for coaches Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson

Midseason analysis: Delaware State has had early success under Jackson, and Norfolk State has struggled under Vick

Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan (center) throws a pass during the Tigers' season-opening game against Hampton on Aug. 30, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi. HBCU

Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan seeks to build on winning tradition

From pre-dawn workouts to game-defining drives, ‘the general’ aims to be the steady hand the Tigers need during their pursuit of back-to-back titles

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First look: Michael Vick’s coaching debut shows Norfolk State has room to improve

In front of an enthusiastic crowd, Spartans lose season opener to Towson 27-7

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Detroit Football Classic gives Central State’s new coach a chance to return to his roots

Tony Carter, a former defensive assistant for the Detroit Lions, is embracing his first opportunity to lead a football program

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Former players learn ins and outs of coaching at their alma maters

Familiar faces who once starred on the field now work on the sidelines at Howard, Jackson State, North Carolina Central and Texas Southern

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‘We’re gonna show up when lights are on’: N.C. Central wins MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Eagles running back Chris Mosley delivers a jolt of offensive energy and earns MVP honors in 31-14 victory over Southern Jaguars

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