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Sunday, July 26, 2026

USA Today Readers' Choice Awards official ranking of the top 10 winning bands will be revealed on August 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET | Florida A&M University Marching 100 | 1-20 Active Nominees

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, Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, Southern University Human Jukebox, Florida A&M University Marching 100, 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!!!

Best College Marching Band Leaderboard - July 26, 2026

Albany State: Grateful, not entitled | Joe Whitfield

Albany State: Grateful, not entitled https://t.co/b33m97OxMV
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 26, 2026

Wayne Favors III, CB, Delaware State | 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview | Jimmy Williams

Wayne Favors III, CB, Delaware State | 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview https://t.co/ktA40AYHq2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 26, 2026

FIU Football Preview 2026: Willie Simmons to Make a Conference USA Push

FIU Football Preview 2026: Willie Simmons to Make a Conference USA Push https://t.co/QV1fKl21Cd via @PeteFiutak
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 26, 2026

Easiest College Football Schedules for 2026 https://t.co/AA557dotl0
— College Football News (@ColFootballNews) July 26, 2026

Inside Marshall Faulk’s plan to prepare Southern for the 2026 season: ‘We can't wait’ | Toyloy Brown III

How Marshall Faulk will run Southern football preseason camp | Southern | https://t.co/os3yz3e1MD https://t.co/qBit5JEMDZ
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 26, 2026

Saturday, July 25, 2026

The Truth According to Coach Tremaine Jackson: Celebration Bowl, SWAC TV vs. ESPN, and THSCA Snub | Kyle T. Mosley

Coach Jackson was honest and to the point! Here are his thoughts heading into Year 2 as the leader of the Prairie View A&M Panthers! @coachjack212 | @pvamufb_ | @hbculegends | @pv_vs_everybody | @107Panther57195 | @pvnationfans | @12thFan1876 | @PVAMUDBcoach #PVAMU

The… pic.twitter.com/Nv6g6vdLp2
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) July 25, 2026

SWAC Saturday with SheLovesThee

SWAC Saturday with SheLovesThee https://t.co/KVO2pqty7k via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 26, 2026

USA Today Readers' Choice Awards official ranking of the top 10 winning bands will be revealed on August 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET | 1-20 Active Nominees: Florida A&M University Marching 100

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, Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, Southern University Human Jukebox, Florida A&M University Marching 100, 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!!!

Best College Marching Band Leaderboard - July 25, 2026

Legendary Vocalist Jim Gilstrap, Voice of ‘Good Times’ Theme, Dies at 79 | Shawn Grant

Legendary Vocalist Jim Gilstrap, Voice of ‘Good Times’ Theme, Dies at 79 https://t.co/LWT4hyOYmZ
— The Source Magazine (@TheSource) July 25, 2026

Suspect accused of murdering WSSU Basketball Player, Cameron Elijah Gilliard-Robinson, 20 | Charlotte Alerts News

Man charged with murder in north Charlotte double shooting https://t.co/6sl3IjtPY1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

SUSPECT ACCUSED OF MURDERING COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER https://t.co/PMYbAqn5Os via @CHARLOTTE ALERTS NEWS
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

KSU students sue over Kentucky law reshaping HBCU | Sabriel Metcalf

KSU students sue over Kentucky law reshaping HBCU https://t.co/PSu9mVww49
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

Smithsonian museum to open new exhibit on history of HBCUs | Jessica James

Smithsonian museum to open new exhibit on history of HBCUs https://t.co/FzwslNP3fS
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

HBCU Classic returns to Rochester in October | Kiley Wren

HBCU Classic returns to Rochester in October https://t.co/ftqaTiAvRX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

Plans announced for third-annual HBCU Classic Football game in Rochester https://t.co/xCcXPclFhx
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

Lt. Governor Miller and County Executive Braveboy Announce Development Partners for Bowie State University MARC Station Transit-Oriented Development

Great news for Bowie State! pic.twitter.com/IauUWUNA4M
— Clarence Junior (@BSUbulldog4Life) July 24, 2026

.@LtGovMiller and Prince George’s County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy announced the selected development partners for the Bowie State MARC Station Transit-Oriented Development project in partnership with the @MarylandDOT, advancing a bold vision for housing, connectivity and… pic.twitter.com/iQIq218bbZ
— Bowie State University (@BowieState) July 21, 2026

C/O '27 | 6’8/315 LT Treveon Pegues Committed to North Carolina A&T | Wm. A. Hough H.S. | Cornelius, N.C.

Aggie Pride, I’m Home🏠🏠 #committed #aggiepride pic.twitter.com/ICwoN6YdrA
— Treveon Pegues 2027 (@PeguesTreveon) July 25, 2026

Class of 2027 OL Treveon Pegues says he's committed to North Carolina A&T on Instagram. He's a 6-8, 315 lb lineman from Hough HS, and had JMU football among his final list of programs along with ECU, Georgia Southern and Georgia State. pic.twitter.com/jKGYDNBzlM
— Tommy Gurganous (@TommyGurganous) July 24, 2026

SPOTLIGHT PLAYER🔦
Treveon Pegues
🎓: 2027
🏫: Providence Day ( NC)
Height: 6’8”
Weight: 290
⭕️FFERS⬇️
ECU
Coastal Carolina
Alabama A&M
Liberty
✖️: @PeguesTreveon
🗄️: https://t.co/tMVbDXtU8Z pic.twitter.com/MNKmaYsanL
— UTL Recruiting OLine (@UTLRecruitingOL) October 9, 2025

McLin gets votes toward All-Louisiana Freshman of Year

McLin gets votes toward All-Louisiana Freshman of Year https://t.co/bQxb2ppzPW
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

Delta Devils Volleyball Announces Schedule Update

Delta Devils Volleyball Announces Schedule Update https://t.co/A5KWpLBhxB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 25, 2026

🥁 Want to experience @THEMARCHING100 up close? Sit where the sound, precision, and tradition come to life

🥁 Want to experience @THEMARCHING100 up close? Sit where the sound, precision, and tradition come to life.

Secure your seats near Section 150 and enjoy every note, every cadence, and every unforgettable performance.

From pregame to halftime and beyond, you’ll be right in the… pic.twitter.com/JlJOMihKNP
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 25, 2026

🥁 Want the best seat in the house? Sit where the sound hits different.

Experience every note, every cadence, and every signature performance from the legendary @SCSTATE1896 #Marching101 by getting your tickets near Section 114.

From the pregame show to halftime, you'll be… pic.twitter.com/iNOaqkJzTh
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 25, 2026

This is your invitation. 🍊

The 2026 Orange Blossom Classic HBCU Weekend Experience is calling.

Come for the moments that bring us together.
Stay for the memories you’ll never forget.

One Weekend. One Experience. One Big Community.

It just hits different.

🎟️ Get your tickets… pic.twitter.com/EOxsdVmogb
— orangeblossomfc (@orangeblossomfc) July 10, 2026

Welcome Mike Davis Jr., Bobby Gonzalez, Stevie Taylor and Josh Townsend to the Mississippi Valley State Men’s Basketball coaching staff!

Building a winning culture starts with a strong staff. 🏀🔥

Welcome Mike Davis Jr., Bobby Gonzalez, Stevie Taylor and Josh Townsend to the Mississippi Valley State Men’s Basketball coaching staff!

The work begins now in The Valley. 💚❤️#MVSUHoops | #DeltaDevils | #eleVate pic.twitter.com/26JYmb6yjp
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) July 25, 2026

Wildcats Are Looking To Have A Exciting Season This Year

https://t.co/ySxSgJaCmh pic.twitter.com/dhwjEciHSB
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) July 24, 2026

SIAC Celebrates Excellence at 2026 Football Media Day in Macon

The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference celebrated excellence across its membership Wednesday, recognizing Morehouse College, Tuskegee University and three athletics administrators for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 SIAC Football Media Day presented… pic.twitter.com/bkrBQ5EgkQ
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) July 25, 2026

TSU Men's Basketball to Open Year Two of Nolan Smith Era at Field of 68 Marathon

Men's Basketball to Open Year Two of @NdotSmitty Era at @TheFieldOf68 Marathonhttps://t.co/KHvGyT5LNR
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) July 24, 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026

Smith Adds Veteran Guard Ty-Laur Johnson to Upcoming Men's Basketball Roster

Smith Adds Veteran Guard Ty-Laur Johnson to Upcoming Men's Basketball Rosterhttps://t.co/kaU1Ztfroj
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) July 24, 2026

PVAMUATH: Congratulations to the 2026 PV Athletics Hall of Fame Class!

PVAMUATH: Congratulations to the 2026 PV Athletics Hall of Fame Class!

This year's class honors championship teams, legendary student-athletes, a championship coach, and dedicated supporters whose impact has shaped Panther Athletics.#HallOfFame #150YearsOfExcellence pic.twitter.com/Fwi4Czzpa8
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) July 24, 2026

Stills: MEAC is the 'Ivy League of HBCUs'

Stills: MEAC is the 'Ivy League of HBCUs' https://t.co/JUolIi5sWZ
— The Triangle Tribune (@tritribune) July 23, 2026