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New Celebration Bowl projection has South Carolina State, Alabama A&M on top

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One weekend was enough to shake up the race to Atlanta, and the Cricket Celebration Bowl’s latest Toyota Championship Projection shows how much. South Carolina State still sits atop of the MEAC. The Bulldogs reach the Celebration Bowl in 40.63 percent of the 10,000 computer simulations, ahead of Howard at 27.94 percent and Morgan State […] The post New Celebration Bowl projection has South Carolina State, Alabama A&M on top appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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DeSean Jackson, Delaware State win Battle of the Legends on game-winning FG

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In the second Battle of the Legends between Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson in Philadelphia, Delaware State got its second straight win. While Norfolk State controlled most of the afternoon, Delaware State fought back and ultimately secured a needed victory to stay alive in the MEAC championship race. Early in the third quarter, Norfolk State […] The post DeSean Jackson, Delaware State win Battle of the Legends on game-winning FG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celebration Bowl introduces interesting way to identify HBCU contenders

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The Cricket Celebration Bowl is giving HBCU football fans a new way to track the race to Atlanta. The game’s organizers have released the inaugural Toyota Championship Projection, a weekly model that estimates each MEAC and SWAC team’s odds of earning a spot in the HBCU national championship game. Executive Director of the Toyota Celebration Bowl, […] The post Celebration Bowl introduces interesting way to identify HBCU contenders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Two major HBCU matchups get TV designation, kickoff time

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Two major HBCU matchups have received official kickoff times and TV destinations, along with a schedule of televised games for the college football season on ABC and ESPN, as obtained by Matt Fortuna. The kickoff time and TV destination for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and SWAC Championship have been revealed. Here are all of ABC/ESPN’s announced […] The post Two major HBCU matchups get TV designation, kickoff time appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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HBCU star Erick Hunter signs UDFA deal with Detroit Lions

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Former Morgan State star Erick Hunter has found an NFL home. After being one of many HBCU prospects that went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Hunter has signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Detroit Lions. Erick Hunter is signing with the Detroit Lions. #GoBears🔷🔶🐻 pic.twitter.com/mdWnZaIY6g — Gerald J. Huggins II, M.A. (@Coach_HugginsII) […] The post HBCU star Erick Hunter signs UDFA deal with Detroit Lions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trei Oliver keeps it real on ‘inconsistent’ North Carolina Central spring game

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North Carolina Central is looking to retool after an up-and-down 2025 season. The Eagles recently played their spring football game, and head coach Trei Oliver was candid about the effort he saw displayed in the scrimmage. While he said that the game was competitive and there were promising aspects displayed, he’s looking for consistency from […] The post Trei Oliver keeps it real on ‘inconsistent’ North Carolina Central spring game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Norfolk State basketball lands highest ranked recruit in school history

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Norfolk State, under the leadership of Robert Jones, has emerged as one of the best FCS programs in the country. Now, they’re making a huge recruiting splash that could shake up the MEAC race next season. Putnam Science Academy guard Jordan Skyers, a four-star prospect, has announced his commitment to the Spartans. He is the […] The post Norfolk State basketball lands highest ranked recruit in school history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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BET’s ‘The Coach Vick Experience’: End of the season, still pressure

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So, we have reached the end of the road for season one of BET’s The Coach Vick Experience. It was indeed an interesting journey. I covered the series and the Norfolk State season fervently, from the rumors of Michael Vick ultimately going to Norfolk State and his eventual hiring, to the loss to Howard University […] The post BET’s ‘The Coach Vick Experience’: End of the season, still pressure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Way-too-early predictions for DeSean Jackson, Delaware State 2026 season

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When he arrived at Delaware State, DeSean Jackson made history. He took a team that was one-and-eleven the year before and turned them into a championship contender, finishing the season with an eight-and-four record and a four-and-one record in the MEAC. Jackson and his coaching staff completely overhauled the culture of Delaware State, establishing a […] The post Way-too-early predictions for DeSean Jackson, Delaware State 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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