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Sunday, August 9, 2026

Assistant head coach and WRs coach Curtis Johnson on the experienced staff put together at Southern | Toyloy Brown III

"Marshall (Faulk) couldn't ask for a better staff."

Assistant head coach and WRs coach Curtis Johnson on the experienced staff put together at Southern pic.twitter.com/v8Fb57Perz
— Toyloy Brown III (@TJ3rd_) August 9, 2026

SC State Defensive Line Is MONSTROUS!! | The BlitzCity Podcast

SC State Defensive Line Is MONSTROUS!! https://t.co/AmhvR7o7LY via @YouTube
— The Dawg House (@SCStateAlumni) August 9, 2026

CO'28 | Florida High PG/SG Alysya Smith Committed to Florida A&M University

Thank you @CoachBGordon for this amazing opportunity.@rfvann24 @hunterkeithl @PGHFlorida @_BlakeDerrick @KPannell71 @NIL_CoachIsh @stanthekingstan pic.twitter.com/TQ2rB4VknP
— Alysya Smith 2028 (PG/SG) Why Not The Gym? (@TheHoops0410) August 7, 2026

For y’all who stayed tuned!! After a great conversation with @CoachBGordon I am blessed to receive my first D1 offer @FAMU_WBB. Still more work to be done. @PGHFlorida @KPannell71 @bballjkey @FSUSGBB pic.twitter.com/y7DhAdO8ux
— Alysya Smith 2028 (PG/SG) Why Not The Gym? (@TheHoops0410) June 16, 2026

Born A Hooper #guaafinals. pic.twitter.com/7sGI49cpzn
— Alysya Smith 2028 (PG/SG) Why Not The Gym? (@TheHoops0410) July 30, 2026

Whose homecoming is it anyway? | Fangs Up Podcast

Whose homecoming is it anyway? https://t.co/RW4KwMnTW6 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 10, 2026

Long. Live. Levi 💙🕊️🐅

Long. Live. Levi 💙🕊️🐅#TheeILoveForever pic.twitter.com/d84OeEkCkm
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) August 9, 2026

MEAC Constitution & Bylaws and Operations Manual (2025-2026) is out

MEAC Constitution & Bylaws and Operations Manual (2025-2026) is out.
Full official document covering membership rules, exit fees, governance, compliance, championships, finances, and more.
Direct link:https://t.co/vjXSn7KEtM #MEAC #HBCU pic.twitter.com/wKVtmjcMAq
— Bison4Life™ (@Bison4Life06) August 9, 2026

Chicago State Athletics Celebrates Chicago Tradition at 97th Annual Bud Billiken Parade

Chicago State Athletics Celebrates Chicago Tradition at 97th Annual Bud Billiken Parade https://t.co/5CDWE3j6Hu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

Chicago State Football Welcomed Fans to Campus for Open Practice

Chicago State Football Welcomed Fans to Campus for Open Practice https://t.co/Qdm1yhL5GD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

Chicago State builds its inaugural Division I football program behind a whole lot of energy — and ambition |

Chicago State builds its inaugural Division I football program behind a whole lot of energy — and ambition https://t.co/9nVOlHsyPu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

In less than two weeks ! Our community day!

In less than two weeks ! Our community day! pic.twitter.com/K8gvFwcEgY
— Robert Jones (@NSUCoachJones) August 5, 2026

POV: Coach just told you the new LeBrons came in.
😮‍💨🔥#BEHOLD🔰 pic.twitter.com/2IUkscEpKj
— Norfolk State Men's Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) July 30, 2026

#UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Turn Up Physicality in First Fall Scrimmage, Set Sights on Morehouse College

#UAPBFootball: Golden Lions Turn Up Physicality in First Fall Scrimmage, Set Sights on Morehouse College https://t.co/yF2EvqvtTH
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

Southern University Cross Country Announces 2026 Schedule

Southern University Cross Country Announces 2026 Schedule https://t.co/z49QLEFoeY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

Panthers Focus on Details, Execution Following First Scrimmage

Panthers Focus on Details, Execution Following First Scrimmage https://t.co/f9pSrwUskZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

Mississippi Valley State Athletics to Host 2026 Fan Fest on August 15

Mississippi Valley State Athletics to Host 2026 Fan Fest on August 15 https://t.co/VtBcZcgthV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

The Week Ahead in Jackson State athletics

The Week Ahead in Jackson State athletics https://t.co/Ad9Lbve2fF
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

CO' 27 | Booker T. Washington H.S. WR/S/ATH Kaeden Latten has been offered by Florida A&M University Rattlers | 3.5 GPA | Pensacola, FL

I will continue to be profound in my faith and stay on the path God has set for me. I want to thank Him publicly, just as He has blessed me and my family publicly in so many ways. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hlxghl567q
— Kaeden Latten (@KaedenWr2027) May 26, 2026

Blessed to receive an offer from Florida A&M! pic.twitter.com/LOBga2pdlR
— Kaeden Latten (@KaedenWr2027) August 6, 2026

Great fall camp! On to an even better season!

6’0” | 190 lbs | 4.42 40 | 34” Vert | 9’10” Broad | SAF/ATH@CoachOnkka @Coach_P43 pic.twitter.com/SjpQUUCDZx
— Kaeden Latten (@KaedenWr2027) August 8, 2026

Florida A&M has 4 more wins than Florida State in the 2020s Decade. Best program in Tallahassee.

Florida A&M has 4 more wins than Florida State in the 2020s Decade. FAMU didn't even participate in the 2020 Covid Season.

Best program in Tallahassee pic.twitter.com/8uxE0YA2ac
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) August 7, 2026

Florida A&M Rattlers vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs

📍 Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
📅 Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026

The biggest brand in HBCU sports takes on South Carolina State. Get your tickets now at https://t.co/UDA9FCq8qf.#FangsUp x #RestoreTheStrike x #AllIn pic.twitter.com/ATwPsDeQTK
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 7, 2026

FAMU football holds first fall scrimmage | Ryan Kelly

FAMU football holds first fall scrimmage https://t.co/Vw1QSTrKQ0
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

VOTE here; Florida A&M University Marching 100 Band named finalist in Readers' Choice Awards 2026 | Rattlers Fall to #15 Place 👀👀"In all the World, there Is Only ONE"

Public voting runs daily until August 17, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. ET on the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards page. Active Nominees: The 20 Contenders on the active 2026 leaderboard include groups like the University of Illinois Marching Illini, Penn State Blue Band, Ohio State Marching Band, Western Carolina Pride of the Mountains Band, Florida A&M University Marching 100, Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, Southern University Human Jukebox, and North Carolina A&T State University Blue and Gold Marching Machine.

VOTE HERE FOR THE BEST MARCHING BAND: LINK | What is the Best College Marching Band for 2026? You must vote DAILY for band to remain competitive in the rankings!!!

Marching Band Leaderboard - August 9, 2026

What Southern football expects from its offensive line, the second most important position https://t.co/wujN7bu0xM pic.twitter.com/25UgYxaFfb
— The Advocate (@theadvocatebr) August 9, 2026

Southern football loses a second FBS transfer ahead of the 2026 season | Toyloy Brown III

Southern football loses a second FBS transfer ahead of the 2026 season https://t.co/HUqfiypCZH via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

Virginia Union enters fall camp as CIAA preseason favorites for 9th season under Parker

https://t.co/NynADpTEGs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026

Albany State football opens fall camp with David Bowser’s national vision | Joe Whitfield

Albany State football opens fall camp with David Bowser's national vision https://t.co/YqAw5cpuKu
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 9, 2026