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Friday, 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

Michael Vick adds one of Virginia's most successful high school coaches to Norfolk State staff | Doug Samuels

Michael Vick adds one of Virginia's most successful high school coaches to Norfolk State staffhttps://t.co/jqp0sokdzL
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) July 24, 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 Western Carolina Pride of the Mountains, University of Illinois Marching Illini, Penn State Blue Band, Ohio State Marching 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 24, 2026

Why new Memphis coach Charles Huff said he's 'Lane Kiffin of the Group of Five' | Jonah Dylan

Why new Memphis coach Charles Huff said he's 'Lane Kiffin of the Group of Five' https://t.co/w8EGeLVyYc
— Commercial Appeal (@memphisnews) July 24, 2026

Howard University dropped hundreds of previously enrolled freshman students over what it said were missed payment deadlines |

A full statement from Howard University, which says it “provided multiple detailed communications throughout March, April, May, June, and July to first-time-in-college students and families on steps needed to secure enrollment for the fall 2026 semester”https://t.co/g4SthTPnnD
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 23, 2026

Howard University dropped hundreds of previously enrolled freshman students over what it said were missed payment deadlines.

However, many students say they communicated forthcoming scholarships and financial aid to the school. https://t.co/uzp6Kb7Ss8
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) July 24, 2026

Dozens of incoming Howard University students say they have been unenrolled from the school weeks before the fall semester is set to begin https://t.co/JNsN3M8kZi
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 23, 2026

Howard University says it understands the unenrollment update was "difficult and disappointing" and is reviewing some cases involving pending scholarship funding after students voiced concerns online.

Read more #OnTheGrio https://t.co/JG0p2jv52a
— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 23, 2026

NCAA Division I board: No plans to change age-based eligibility

NCAA Division I board: No plans to change age-based eligibility https://t.co/10lEmHn0f2
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2026

Jennifer Bell Named Interim Director of Athletics at Tennessee State University

Jennifer Bell Named Interim Director of Athleticshttps://t.co/ZFIuOozgdI
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) July 24, 2026

#Breaking
Tennessee State names Jennifer Bell interim AD after Mikki Allen placed on leave https://t.co/dGKIqX6bhS via @tennessean @TSU_Tigers @TSUTigersMBB @TSUTigersFB #RoarCity
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) July 24, 2026

LeBron picks 76ers as 'last decision,' to sign 2-year, $8M deal | Dave McMenamin

https://t.co/ptyWTUPMgB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2026

LeBron James announced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-extending 24th NBA season with hopes of helping the franchise snap a 43-year championship drought https://t.co/KRQ1CsVZfq
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 24, 2026

Hampton to play first two 2026 home football games at Darling Stadium

Hampton to play first two 2026 home football games at Darling Stadiumhttps://t.co/Z5WhyUQYWN
— FBSchedules.com (@FBSchedules) July 24, 2026

TSU Men’s Basketball Renews In-State Feud With Tennessee on November 13

Men’s Basketball Renews In-State Feud With Tennessee on November 13https://t.co/RSA2r75OVa
— Tennessee State Men's Basketball (@TSUTigersMBB) July 24, 2026

North Carolina Small-College Football Has a Home

Coming next in Small-College Saturdays:

We'll turn our lens on North Carolina's 3 CAA teams: Elon, Campbell, NC A&T

🏈Notes, quotes and observations from media day
🏈NC players who could define the season
🏈CAA games to circle

Coming Friday: https://t.co/e9zH1FWypN pic.twitter.com/15CEKYU5k0
— NC Football News (@NCFootballNews) July 24, 2026

ESPN and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference announce multi-year media rights agreement through 2030-31

ESPN & @MEACSports have teamed up for a multi-year TV rights agreement

•Regular season #CFB, plus men's & women's college basketball championship coverage across ESPN nets
•6-year @ESPNEvents deal for @MEAC_SWAC Challenge Kickoff & @CelebrationBowl

🔗https://t.co/CAKUhHRpfI pic.twitter.com/JnlWVZlPXL
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 24, 2026

Big Blue Soccer Accepted as Affiliate Member of the USCAA

Big Blue Soccer Accepted as Affiliate Member of the USCAA https://t.co/TQ1zk03WAv
— Big Blue Athletics (@bstatesports) July 24, 2026

Turmoil in Tigers' den: Why Tennessee State placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave | Kyle T. Mosley

Turmoil in Tigers' den: Why Tennessee State placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave.@TSUTigersFB | @TSU_Tigers | @hbculegends
Credit: USA Today/Reuters

The rundown: https://t.co/hPBu7bKB4f pic.twitter.com/3PuI2KO5QG
— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) July 24, 2026

A new tradition begins 🏈 Tickets are on sale now 🎟️

A new tradition begins 🏈 Tickets are on sale now 🎟️

🏟️ Legion Field
📍 Birmingham, AL
📅 August 29
📲 https://t.co/vqJwkctbYV #SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/srNGgl9CSt
— Bama State Athletics (@BamaStateSports) July 24, 2026

Congratulations to Leila Jackson on being elected the 2026–27 CIAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board Northern Vice President! 👏

Congratulations to Leila Jackson on being elected the 2026–27 CIAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board Northern Vice President! 👏#GreaterHappensHere #BigState pic.twitter.com/b5So5EbVgU
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) July 24, 2026

Run the tape back to the 2026 MEAC Football Media Day🎥

Run the tape back to the 2026 MEAC Football Media Day🎥 #MEAC #MEACNation #BuiltByUs #MEACFBMD26 pic.twitter.com/UbI2VSMWAz
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) July 24, 2026

Congratulations to Alison Farmer, C’2028; Kennedy Plummer, C’2027; Lauren Thompson, C’2027; Nia Williams, C’2027; Skyler Sanford, C’2026; Sydney Collins, C’2028; Sydney Robinson, C’2027; Taylor Branch, C’2027; and Zora Johnson, C’2027 on being selected for the prestigious #NBAHBCUFellowship!

Congratulations to Alison Farmer, C’2028; Kennedy Plummer, C’2027; Lauren Thompson, C’2027; Nia Williams, C’2027; Skyler Sanford, C’2026; Sydney Collins, C’2028; Sydney Robinson, C’2027; Taylor Branch, C’2027; and Zora Johnson, C’2027 on being selected for the prestigious… pic.twitter.com/sXXt3XhwuS
— Spelman College (@SpelmanCollege) July 24, 2026

TSU HOF Class of 2026: Candace Saleaumua — Volleyball

TSU HOF Class of 2026: Candace Saleaumua — Volleyballhttps://t.co/4mbM7T980T
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) July 24, 2026

Florida A&M’s Quinn Gray to bring back championship-winning offensive strategy | Randall Barnes, ClutchPoints

𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗗#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/o8Q875TenQ
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 15, 2026

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘#FangsUp pic.twitter.com/qeilatuTp7
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 16, 2026

Florida A&M’s Quinn Gray to bring back championship-winning offensive strategy https://t.co/EEqWnWU3nc via @YahooSports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2026

𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 & 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗗#Fangsup pic.twitter.com/A8LgGFITDC
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 15, 2026

“FAMU Returns to Center Stage in 2026 Orange Blossom Classic” | Carma Lynn Henry

“FAMU Returns to Center Stage in 2026 Orange Blossom Classic” https://t.co/mZoe73I3hr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2026

Bobby Lang’s Name Belongs on the FAMU Track | Vaughn Wilson

Bobby Lang’s Name Belongs on the FAMU Track https://t.co/R2Nmrod7Wl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Tennessee State Places AD Mikki Allen on Administrative Leave | Rachel Wegner and Mike Organ

https://t.co/eTMg2gsOWU
— Black College Sports Network (@MyBCSN1) July 23, 2026

Confirmed: Tennessee State placed AD Mikki Allen on administrative leave on July 23, pending an internal investigation. President Dwayne Tucker says an interim AD will be named soon.

Full story:https://t.co/xUNE8Q4NrX #HBCU #TSU
— Data Driven HBCU (@DataDrivenHBCU) July 23, 2026

Rattlers!! Did You VOTE TODAY for the FAMU Marching 100 in the 2026 USA Today Best College Marching Band poll? Marching 100 dropped to 13th Place

VOTE HERE FOR THE BEST MARCHING BAND: LINK | What is the Best College Marching Band for 2026? You must vote daily for the FAMU Marching 100 to remain competitive!!!

https://t.co/klzetugbYC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 20, 2026

Best College Marching Band Leaderboard - July 23, 2026

Time Change | Fangs Up Podcast

Time Change https://t.co/Kh5TkHzNRf via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 24, 2026