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Two major HBCU matchups get TV designation, kickoff time

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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Southern University’s Trey Holly avoids jail time, scores huge win

Southern University star Trey Holly recently scored a huge legal victory that will see him back on the field for the 2026 season. On Friday, Holly pleaded no contest to a weapons charge in Union Parish stemming from his time with the LSU Tigers. Instead of being sentenced to jail, Holly received a $1,000 fine […] The post Southern University’s Trey Holly avoids jail time, scores huge win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jackson State star Jacobian Morgan finds professional football home

Jackson State star Jacobian Morgan is continuing his professional career in the CFL. Per Lady Lib Sports, Morgan is signing with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. The team announced his signing alongside offensive lineman Nolan Gorczyca from the University of Kansas. In a statement, Lady Lib commented on Morgan’s signing with the […] The post Jackson State star Jacobian Morgan finds professional football home appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tremaine Jackson sounds off on SWAC out-of-conference scheduling

Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson is never one to mince words, and he recently sounded off on the SWAC’s new scheduling change that will impact early-season matchups. SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland recently announced that the conference is eliminating matchups against non-NCAA Division I and Division II opponents starting in 2027. In a recent […] The post Tremaine Jackson sounds off on SWAC out-of-conference scheduling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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SWAC makes huge scheduling move ahead of football season

The Southwestern Athletic Conference is making a major change to its football schedules, set to take effect in 2027. The conference’s 12 member institutions recently voted to eliminate non-conference football games against non-NCAA Division I and Division II opponents. FCS opponents typically have faced Division II and NAIA competition in early-season play and during homecoming. […] The post SWAC makes huge scheduling move ahead of football season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida A&M’s Bridgette Gordon receives one-year contract extension

Florida A&M women’s basketball coach Bridgette Gordon is staying with the program for an extra season. Per a report by the Tallahassee Democrat, Gordon is set to receive a one-year extension that keeps her with the team through the 2026-2027 season. The Florida A&M Director of Athletics presented Gordon’s extension to the Board of Trustees […] The post Florida A&M’s Bridgette Gordon receives one-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marshall Faulk’s first game with Southern gets a huge update

Marshall Faulk’s first game with Southern University is set to receive a huge stage. The clash between the two SWAC contenders will take place at Legion Field on Saturday, August 29. The plans were recently approved by the Birmingham City Council and will serve as the setting for the first game in Faulk’s coaching career. […] The post Marshall Faulk’s first game with Southern gets a huge update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida A&M football hit with 2026 postseason ban

Florida A&M football won’t be able to compete in the postseason in 2026. The university announced that the Rattler football team was hit with a Level II APR penalty. The APR penalty includes ineligibility for post-season competition, as well as practice restrictions. In a statement, Florida A&M President Marva Johnson said that the university is […] The post Florida A&M football hit with 2026 postseason ban appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Johnny Jones announces departure from Texas Southern

Johnny Jones announced his departure as head men’s basketball coach at Texas Southern University in a letter posted to his social media accounts on Tuesday evening. This comes as speculation has festered over whether he’d be hired to join Will Wade’s coaching staff at LSU. This makes Wade the third head coach to depart the […] The post Johnny Jones announces departure from Texas Southern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jackson State makes significant change in football schedule

Jackson State is making a major change to its schedule ahead of football season. The Tigers’ three home games in September will now be played in the evening at 6 PM CST / 7 PM EST. Per a statement by the institution, Jackson State’s home opener against SIAC opponent Edward Waters University in the unclear: […] The post Jackson State makes significant change in football schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cam’ron Ransom talks Bethune-Cookman resurgence, NFL Draft prospects

Bethune-Cookman star Cam’Rom Ransom has an interesting story that goes along with his phenomenal plays on the field. After spending time at Georgia Southern and McNeese, Ransom transferred over to the Wildcats and didn’t see the field immediately. He redshirted during the 2023 season, a place that can be a perilous position for talented quarterbacks. […] The post Cam’ron Ransom talks Bethune-Cookman resurgence, NFL Draft prospects appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mo Williams speaks on leaving Jackson State for Kentucky

Following his departure to become a head coach at Kentucky, former Jackson State head coach Mo Williams has released a statement. He officially confirmed his departure and reflected on his tenure at the institution. The full statement is below: “I want to thank Ashley Robinson for giving me the opportunity to come back home and […] The post Mo Williams speaks on leaving Jackson State for Kentucky appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson talks retaining stars in the transfer portal era

During Prairie View A&M’s spring practice, Tremaine Jackson spoke about a huge transfer portal win for the team. In a clip obtained by Terence Harris from the Houston Defender, Jackson spoke about retaining two of his star players in running back Chase Bingmon and defensive back Eric Zachery. NIL and the transfer portal have been […] The post Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson talks retaining stars in the transfer portal era appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mo Williams son leaves Jackson State, commits to Kentucky

The son of an HBCU basketball coach has committed to play basketball at the University of Kentucky. Mason Williams, the son of current Jackson State coach and former NBA player Mo Williams, has announced his commitment to the Wildcats, per 247Sports. He is Mark Pope’s first player commitment for the upcoming class of 2026. Initially, […] The post Mo Williams son leaves Jackson State, commits to Kentucky appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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