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Howard University head men's basketball coach Kenneth Blakeney looks on during an exhibition game against American University on Oct. 28, 2024, in Washington, D.C. HBCU

HBCU coaches grapple with top players leaving for Power 4 programs

Many say poaching of mid-major talent is common and has worsened in the NIL landscape

Jackson State defensive lineman Quincy Ivory reacts to a play against Grambling State during the Las Vegas HBCU Classic on Oct. 25, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. HBCU

Remember the names of these top HBCU players in the run-up to this year’s NFL draft

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

North Carolina Central offensive analyst Jennifer King works with a player. HBCU

Jennifer King first made history in the NFL, then made more at North Carolina Central

In joining the Eagles as an offensive analyst this season, she became the program’s first female football coach

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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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North Carolina Central’s Malcolm Reed treads the path of walk-ons turned starters

‘Coming out of high school, I wanted somebody just to give me the opportunity so I can prove what I could do,’ Eagles defensive back says

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HBCU football players to watch this season

Expectations are high for these standouts from the MEAC, SWAC and CAA

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It’s football season at historically Black colleges. Here are 7 questions up for debate

High-profile new hires, teams looking to defend titles fuel fresh competition

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Celebration Bowl MVPs relive thrill of victory

Memories, bragging rights remain fresh for former winners

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