Four iconic figures in HBCU football are once again stepping into the national spotlight. Gideon Smith, Bill Hayes, Eddie Hurt, and Rod Broadway have all been named to the 2026–2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, released Monday by the National Football Foundation—an
According to a recent USA TODAY feature examining the challenges Black coaches face in landing major college football jobs, Southern University head coach Marshall Faulk believes former Black NFL stars are often held to a different standard when trying to move into
SWAC TV is taking another major step in its evolution as the official free streaming platform of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The SWAC announced that SWAC TV has joined Mercurius Media Capital (MMC) as a Strategic Limited Partner. The move makes SWAC
In a renewed campaign, the four NCAA commissioners for HBCU athletics — HBCU4US Association — have sent a second urgent letter to Congress, reaffirming their unified support for the SCORE Act and signaling their commitment to protecting their institutions’ interests. On May 11, 2026,
By Kyle Taylor Langston University Athletic Director Donnita Rogers is pleased to announce the appointment of Hall of Famer Crystal Robinson as the 12th head women’s basketball coach for the Langston University Lady Lions. “I am honored to join Langston University, an institution with great heritage on and
An HBCU assistant coach is the latest to be in line for a huge NFL opportunity. Hampton University assistant Cedric Whitaker has been selected to be a participant in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program. Witaker will be working with the Miami Dolphins during his
Creating a pipeline from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to professional spaces remains an important focus across the sports industry. Through its HBCU Fellowship Program, now in its fifth year, the NBA Foundation continues to foster career opportunities for HBCU undergraduate
At the 47th Sports Emmys on Tuesday, HBCU students won big, courtesy of Coca-Cola. Students from three different HBCUs were awarded grants for submissions to the event. Now in its fifth year, providing an outlet to HBCU student creatives. The student media competition, which awards a
Birmingham leaders agreed to host multiple college sporting events involving Historically Black Colleges and Universities over the next two years. The city approved plans for two SWAC football games at Legion Field during a city council meeting Tuesday. The first game will
One HBCU baseball legend will be coaching up some future legends this summer in one of baseball’s most anticipated events. Southern University great Rickie Weeks, along with longtime Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins, were named managers for the fourth annual Swingman HBCU Classic on
