Former Tennessee State transfer DB Dion Villiers commits to Florida A&M | Lake Gibson H.S., Lakeland, FL

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@lightoncollegesports)

Thank you TSU❤️
Excited for the new journey.. pic.twitter.com/S6allxzxBG

— Dion Villiers (@VilliersDion) December 9, 2024

B-CU Assistant Coaches Tristan Walker (WRs) and Brandon Washington (OL) have been selected to the 2025 NCAA NCAA & NFL Coaches Academy

𝗔𝗟𝗪𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 😼 🏈

B-CU Assistant Coaches Tristan Walker (WRs) and Brandon Washington (OL) have been selected to the 2025 NCAA NCAA & NFL Coaches Academy, to be held in February in Indianapolis!#𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 | #𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙮𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 pic.twitter.com/rGVsPf5Xks

— 🏈 Bethune-Cookman Football (@BCUGridiron) December 24, 2024

2,000 Rushing Yards and 27 TDs later and @VUU_Football RB Jada Byers is named the 2024 CFBNETWORK HBCU Offensive Player of the Year

2,000 Rushing Yards and 27 TDs later and @VUU_Football RB Jada Byers is named the 2024 CFBNETWORK HBCU Offensive Player of the Year pic.twitter.com/kDWbrOhp4J

— The College Football Network (@thecfbnetwork) December 24, 2024

2024 In Review | Spelman College receives largest donation, sees president step-aside

$100 million gift will go to endowed scholarships, student housing upgrades. https://t.co/ulVID1eVvo

— Atlanta Business Chronicle (@AtlBizChron) December 24, 2024

NCAA Division I Board of Directors Grant Waiver

The #NJCAA and @NJCAA_Exec has the following statement on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors grant of a waiver.

See part of statement below and read complete statement⤵️https://t.co/MQUCZ98eHp pic.twitter.com/CwqhC8PYZh

— NJCAA (@NJCAA) December 24, 2024

Breaking News: The NCAA D1 Board has granted a waiver giving JUCO athletes an extra year of eligibility in 2025-26 if they would have exhausted their eligibility in 2024-25, provided they meet all requirements.

This decision extends opportunities for hundreds of JUCO players… pic.twitter.com/qao2NtIQIB

— 4PT (@4PlayingTime) December 23, 2024

@EWUSoftball .... Preforming in the classroom and on the field!!

IT'S WHAT WE DO!!!@EWUSoftball .... Preforming in the classroom and on the field!! @MillennialPrez1 @EWU_ADRich @EWU_Athletics @HBCUSoftball @commit2HBCU @TheSIAC pic.twitter.com/4Sq26RPbFC

— ''Coach Mike'' Ellison (@purepowerpitch) December 24, 2024

Future Prospect Talk: South Carolina State QB Eric Phoenix, 2024 HBCU Player of the Year

Future Prospect Talk: South Carolina State QB Eric Phoenix, 2024 HBCU Player of the Year https://t.co/wd0Z5xpj1f #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/duz320lVEr

— NFL Draft Diamonds ™️ (@DraftDiamonds) December 24, 2024

Morehouse Mourns Loss of "Big Mike"

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague. RIH Big Mike@MorehouseFB @MFAA1867 @college1867 https://t.co/HY4Jcoj4oT

— Morehouse Maroon Tigers (@MaroonTigers) December 24, 2024

FCS Football Head Coaching Changes Following the 2024 Season | Craig Haley

16 of 19 FCS head coaching openings are filled.https://t.co/a9s0DVclFK

— FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) December 24, 2024

State rep balks at sale of Tennessee State University properties | Sam Stockard

State rep balks at sale of Tennessee State University properties

Comptroller urged land deals to help state’s only public historically Black university boost financeshttps://t.co/YDT1s622Nw

— TSU_Alumni East TN (@TSU_NAAEastTN) December 24, 2024

Make That 2️⃣ For Rob ‼️

Make That 2️⃣ For Rob ‼️#DelStateMBB #GoHornets🐝 pic.twitter.com/Igig7d8PLu

— Delaware State MBB (@DSUMBB) December 23, 2024

2024 Stats Perform FCS All-America and Freshman Teams

If you missed it last week, please enjoy the Stats Perform FCS All-America and Freshman Teams.https://t.co/CNKUe4fUhL

— FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) December 24, 2024

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙄𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 @WeAreAFCA 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙄𝙣 𝘼𝙩 #1️⃣1️⃣

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙄𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 @WeAreAFCA 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙄𝙣 𝘼𝙩 #1️⃣1️⃣ #PLAY411 pic.twitter.com/1iBHPKlyNQ

— Virginia Union Univ Football 🏈 (@VUU_Football) December 23, 2024

2025 FCS-to-FBS Transfers | Sam Herder

2025 FCS-to-FBS Transfershttps://t.co/lAyREmQIY8

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) December 24, 2024

2025 FBS-to-FCS Transfers | Sam Herder

2025 FBS-to-FCS Transfershttps://t.co/0J0t94KjMK

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) December 24, 2024

Trent Dilfer adds former Alabama State DC Ryan Lewis Sr. to his defensive staff

𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐖𝐈𝐒‼️

Trent Dilfer adds former Alabama State DC Ryan Lewis Sr. to his defensive staff. Join us in welcoming Coach Lewis!

🔗: https://t.co/cB5mfF68V4#WinAsOne pic.twitter.com/hSJDwrB71D

— UAB Football (@UAB_FB) December 23, 2024

FCS TV numbers for this last weekend, per ESPN spokesperson | Sam Herder

An average of 2.1 million viewers on @ABCNetwork, @CelebrationBowl. This marks a 37% increase from last year's record-low numbers.

Peaked at 2.6 million#GuardTheeYard #TheeILove pic.twitter.com/0JzeE9nLye

— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) December 18, 2024

FCS TV numbers for this last weekend, per ESPN spokesperson

Celebration Bowl:
JSU-SC State (ABC): 2.1M viewers

Quarterfinals:
Idaho/Montana State (ESPN): 738,000 viewers

UIW/South Dakota State (ESPN): 905,000 viewers

Mercer/North Dakota State (ABC): 1.4M viewers

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) December 19, 2024

2025 FCS-to-FCS Transfers | Sam Herder

2025 FCS-to-FCS Transfershttps://t.co/tVwHoovj5L

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) December 24, 2024

Congratulations to Jalen Williams on collecting 500 career rebounds at CAU‼️

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝! 🥇🏀🐾

Congratulations to Jalen Williams on collecting 500 career rebounds at CAU‼️#GoPanthers🐾 | #WeAreCAU pic.twitter.com/LNnMQnCmM9

— Clark Atlanta Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@ClarkAtlantaMBB) December 23, 2024

Ruffin Returns to Lead Shaw University Football

Ruffin Returns to Lead Shaw University Football https://t.co/lA7Zz42y3k #ShawU | #BearWithUs

— Shaw Athletics (@ShawBears) December 24, 2024

From our FAMUly to yours 🎄🧡💚🎁 Happy Holidays!

From our FAMUly to yours 🎄🧡💚🎁 Happy Holidays! pic.twitter.com/XWviRCaJxu

— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) December 24, 2024

Kazazlar is Academic All-District®

Kazazlar is Academic All-District®
story: https://t.co/9ew0bWA8Kx#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWVB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/o8dbpxH53s

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 24, 2024

MVSU's Top Players Enter Portal | Stephen Robinson

MVSU's Top Players Enter Portal https://t.co/6OXRiOl8pR via @The_Delta_News

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2024

Ex Lincoln football star keeps proving people wrong after record setting NCAA career | Jason Bernstein

Ex Lincoln football star keeps proving people wrong after record setting NCAA career https://t.co/6QiYxRwbou

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2024

HBCU Basketball: Jamal 'Tall' Gibson Is SUNO's Double-Double Machine

HBCU Basketball: Jamal 'Tall' Gibson Is SUNO's Double-Double History-Making Machine
H/T @DaniReneeW for a great article! @sunoathletics @hbculegends @hbcuachttps://t.co/mot192Pkcs

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 23, 2024

Former Murray State Grad Transfer 3⭐LB Justice Cross Visits Florida A&M Rattlers

🧡💚?? pic.twitter.com/ElSpGkaeZL

— Justice Cross (@fbjustice) December 23, 2024

Grad transfer Linebacker with 2 years of eligibility remaining📞📞 pic.twitter.com/9JxRZ3lU2Q

— Justice Cross (@fbjustice) December 10, 2024

Announcing this week's #SUNWBB Players of the Week

Announcing this week's #SUNWBB Players of the Week ⬇️

Defensive POTW - Herman of @SEUFireWBB
Offensive POTW - Transou of @GoFmuLions

More on these athletes here 🔗https://t.co/AiVdODe2xi pic.twitter.com/ixrs3AX1kP

— The Sun Conference (@SunConference) December 23, 2024

Winston-Salem State's Sharon Holloway Tanner heading to CIAA Hall of Fame | John Dell

Winston-Salem State's Sharon Holloway Tanner heading to CIAA Hall of Fame https://t.co/SA1gnUgc9D via @NewsandRecord

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2024

11 Selected to Phil Steele All-SWAC Postseason Football Teams

11 Selected to Phil Steele All-SWAC Postseason Football Teams https://t.co/5gWHV4LfVs

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2024

Coach Frazier signs 5-year contract

Coach Frazier signs 5-year contract https://t.co/9a9PYZot9g

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 23, 2024

Rev. Dr. McCorn '88 selected as president-Elect at Paine College

The Board of Trustees of Paine College has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Lester A. McCorn '88 as President-elect.

McCorn will assume the presidency of Paine College on January 1, 2025.

To learn more, click the link below: https://t.co/HpeyfeZIqi pic.twitter.com/qb4lOUFUMG

— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) December 23, 2024

League-leader Campbell earns 3rd RRAC weekly award

League-leader Campbell earns 3rd RRAC weekly award
story: https://t.co/mJCouIXwTs#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/zsOgL2SkRa

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 23, 2024

REPLAY: Norfolk State Football Coach Introductory Press Conference

Tune into the Norfolk State Football Coach Introductory Press Conference at 10 AM!!#GoldStandard 🔰https://t.co/qIYglHp6DI

— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) December 23, 2024

Michael Vick said he was chatting with his old high school coach about a month ago and told him he wanted to coach one day.

Two weeks later Norfolk State AD Melody Webb and Senator Aaron Rouse gave him the call asking if he was interested in coaching at NSU.

— Michael Sauls (@mcsauls) December 23, 2024

Looking good Coach Vick🔥. The man of the hour.#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/cU4Eow3pQa

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) December 23, 2024

Nice threads, Coach!#GoodStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/eOmWahTd1p

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) December 23, 2024

It’s about a winning culture 🥇🏆#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/Id1kLoanHa

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) December 23, 2024

Welcome to the Spartan family! 👏#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/xhPSzOFXpP

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) December 23, 2024

A standard of excellence 👏

.@NorfolkStateWBB x @NorfolkStateFB x @NSU_BBALL @MichaelVick @NSUCoachJones #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/qkMYo9G5c0

— Norfolk State Athletics (@NSUSpartans) December 23, 2024

Ready to LEAD 🫡#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/di4YzuxdwQ

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) December 20, 2024

Allen Iverson, NBA legend/Hampton Roads Native, reacts to Michael Vick’s announcement as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University

Allen Iverson, NBA legend/Hampton Roads Native, reacts to Michael Vick’s announcement as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University. pic.twitter.com/YXhuwiRNW4

— HBCU PASS (@HbcuPass) December 22, 2024

HBCU Football Head Coach Openings

HBCU Football Head Coach Openings

1. Lane College
3. Alabama A&M 👀👀
3. Delaware St
4. Shaw University
5. Mississippi Valley St
6. Fort Valley State pic.twitter.com/fpQuGfo1X2

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 22, 2024

The BCSN SportsWrap | December 22, 2024 | Wrapping Up The Year |

WE ARE LIVE! Come join us. #HBCUSports https://t.co/ubE9zGn5yr

— Coach Bryan (@DrB365) December 22, 2024

The Patriots are signing RB Terrell Jennings (FAMU) to a deal that elevates him to the 53-man roster and extends through the 2025 season

The #Patriots are signing RB Terrell Jennings to a deal that elevates him to the 53-man roster and extends through the 2025 season, per @cpriceglobe.

Jennings was an undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M and has been with New England’s practice squad throughout the season. pic.twitter.com/2xnuS8dmYC

— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) December 20, 2024

Intriguing trio of call-ups could see action for Patriots in Buffalohttps://t.co/Fvh1gsRx0a

— Christopher Price (@cpriceglobe) December 22, 2024

LA Rams WR/KR Xavier Smith from Florida A&M arrives at Met Life Stadium for game against the Jets

LA Rams WR/KR Xavier Smith from Florida A&M arrives at Met Life Stadium for game against the Jets
Thx-Rams pic.twitter.com/XdzoO2t4fU

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 22, 2024

🏈 @gojsutigersfb Raises Ticket Prices by $2 to Support NIL, the @SonicBoomOTS

🏈 @gojsutigersfb Raises Ticket Prices by $2 to Support NIL, the @SonicBoomOTS

Via @davidzedelstein & @blake_levine, @WJTV Sports@JacksonStateAD pic.twitter.com/n7oY3vjPc1

— Tiger Talk TV (@TigerTalk_TV) December 22, 2024

Trent Earley Named Interim Head Coach of Blazer Football

Trent Earley Named Interim Head Coach of Blazer Football#GOBLAZERS🔥 | #TitleTownUSA https://t.co/h9PTeBtlzg

— Valdosta State Blazers (@BlazerAthletics) December 21, 2024

Former FVSU transfer QB Kevin Durham has committed to Johnson C. Smith University

Former Fort Valley State QB Kelvin Durham reunites with coach Maurice Flowers at @JCSUFootball for final season. Durham signs with the Golden Bulls after passing for nearly 6,000 yards and 56 TDs over three seasons with the Wildcats. Story: @HerbLWhite1 https://t.co/j3iP7XV5Us pic.twitter.com/kxqgUXrmfJ

— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) December 22, 2024

🤘🏾🤘🏾 pic.twitter.com/aTQ0md4TR6

— Kelvin Durham Jr🥀 (@Iam_kd4) December 19, 2024

Chennis Berry's immediate impact resulted in @SCState_Fb being one of the best teams in HBCU Football in 2024

Chennis Berry's immediate impact resulted in @SCState_Fb being one of the best teams in HBCU Football in 2024 #SeasonofChampions Presented by @CocaCola pic.twitter.com/Q3azcAEQTa

— HBCUGO.TV (@HBCUGoTV) December 22, 2024

Florida A&M University brought in a freshman class that had a 3.9 GPA. Now they are getting ready to build a Mega-Dorm

Florida A&M University brought in a freshman class that had a 3.9 GPA. Now they are getting ready to build a Mega-Dorm. pic.twitter.com/7t2u1mUtJE

— Dr. Jackson-Edwards (@Harvarddoc32) December 21, 2024

Preliminary designs emerges for a new 500-bed #FAMU residence hall on the site of the former Paddyfoote Complex#FAMUly l #Rattlers l #SWAC l #HBCU l #HBCUGrad l #FangsUP l #RattlerNation | #AcademicTwitter https://t.co/bA3de4Uk4C

— Rattler Nation Blog (@RattlerNationFL) December 22, 2024

Florida A&M University will begin construction on a new 700-bed dormitory https://t.co/qtGuJevJTS

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024

Congrats to FAMU Rattlers Head Coach Bridgette Gordon (@CoachBGordon) for becoming a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee for the Class of 2025

Congrats to #FAMU #Rattlers Head Coach Bridgette Gordon (@CoachBGordon) for becoming a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Nominee for the Class of 2025 pic.twitter.com/7Evnl3aheL

— Sleeper Athletes Ladies Basketball (@SAthletesLBB) December 21, 2024

HBCU notebook: Texas Southern’s Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton are hidden gems | Rob Knox

In a new edition of the #HBCU notebook, our @knoxrob1 digs into what makes @TSUWomensHoops duo Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton so special. Plus, updates from around the @MEACSports and @theswac and a look at @UMESWomensHoops star Zamara Hayneshttps://t.co/81ZvmICRKA

— The Next: A women's basketball newsroom at The IX (@TheNextHoops) December 22, 2024

. @JimmyJohnson hands the whistle over to Norfolk State HC @MichaelVick 👏

"I felt like it was great to go back home and do it in my backyard. And that was probably the deciding factor, having the chance to do it back where I grew up."@RJ_Young spoke with @MichaelVick about choosing Norfolk State over Sacramento State ⬇️https://t.co/1bwss9d25B pic.twitter.com/M9UQ8eFS7w

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 21, 2024

"When you got a chance to go lead young men in your community, where I grew up watching this team...I got what it takes."

We want to congratulate our guy @MichaelVick on being named the new head coach of Norfolk State 👏🫶 pic.twitter.com/kAUk6ZtfyA

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024

.@JimmyJohnson hands the whistle over to Norfolk State HC @MichaelVick 👏 pic.twitter.com/gyfXrzG7dQ

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 22, 2024

It's official ✍️

AD Dr. Melody Webb has named @MichaelVick the 19th head football coach at Norfolk State University!

Welcome to the Spartan family, Coach Vick 👏

📝 https://t.co/t1TE4KWguQ#GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/MrZcamfBNl

— Norfolk State Football 🔰 (@NorfolkStateFB) December 20, 2024

FAMU football coach James Colzie III tackling offseason duties, staffing, recruiting | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football's offseason highlighted by staff changes, recruiting 🏈

🎙️: @CoachColzie https://t.co/jWDfgnamxJ

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) December 22, 2024

Former East Carolina 3⭐DB Daylyn Ditson has committed to Florida A&M | Union County H.S., Lake Butler, FL

DAYLYN DITSON ECU BIO

I am very blessed to announce that I will be committing to Florida A&M University 🐍 #famu #home @CoachColzie @FAMU_FB @CoachPatt_212 @CoachPope_ pic.twitter.com/cnqcEWsoSZ

— 𝕯𝖆𝖞𝖑𝖞𝖓 𝕯. (@_daylyn3) December 22, 2024

ECU reserve CB Daylyn Diston will enter the portal. Diston redshirted in 2023, before dealing with an injury this season. https://t.co/OuijeiM7xs

— Stephen Igoe (@StephenIgoe) December 3, 2024

Coaches !! Please take 5 minutes out your time to watch my highlights 🙏🏾
Physical , ball hawk , play maker all in 1
✞#transferportal pic.twitter.com/ucIrnNxY5n

— 𝕯𝖆𝖞𝖑𝖞𝖓 𝕯. (@_daylyn3) December 5, 2024

Documentary | Bullet Bob Hayes Road To Toyko! The Fastest Man In History! | The Logical Cowboy

BULLET BOB HAYES ROAD TO TOKYO! THE FASTEST MAN IN HISTORY! DOCUMENTARY! https://t.co/Jw3dR4XB8x via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024

Tournament Central Page and Ticket Sales Launch for 2025 Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship

Tournament Central Page and Ticket Sales Launch for 2025 Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship https://t.co/DGpB8owTDb

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024

Prairie View A&M University Names Tremaine Jackson as the New Head Football Coach

PVAMUATH: Prairie View A&M hires Tremaine Jackson as the new Head Football Coach. Coach Jackson will be on the "Hill" on January 1, 2025. More information on the press conference will be forthcoming. Welcome to the "Hill" coach Tremaine Jackson!! #WhereChampionsAreBuilt pic.twitter.com/JwL0JpGlA6

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) December 22, 2024

Prairie View A&M University Names Tremaine Jackson as the New Head Football Coach https://t.co/JLKXPPpZQz

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 22, 2024

Tremaine Jackson the New Head Football Coach at Prairie View A&M pic.twitter.com/Ny6P2zr4Bu

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 22, 2024

No L! No L! Gold Nuggets outlast Paul Quinn for 12-0 stocking stuffer

No L! No L! Gold Nuggets outlast Paul Quinn for 12-0 stocking stuffer
story: https://t.co/GRPseasF3U#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/3VggpsN3bK

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024

Women's basketball is 12-0 after a 66-59 home victory against Paul Quinn. Zaria Harleaux: 10 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals, 1 block. #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/vvGeceAnxE

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024

Gold Rush commit 2 turnovers, win 9th straight

Gold Rush commit 2 turnovers, win 9th straight
story: https://t.co/lxjuXfD3tM#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial @labball pic.twitter.com/UCHvp3agcn

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 22, 2024

Men's basketball committed two turnovers — zero in the second half — and won 83-64 at home against Paul Quinn on head coach Alfred Williams' birthday. #XULA will break for Christmas with a 9-game winning streak.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULACentennial@labball pic.twitter.com/9h0X6e3Ykp

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024

Tears of Joy | Inez Turner: This is my ninth induction but when it comes to this induction, I am just truly blessed

‘Tears of joy’ | Sports | Jamaica Gleaner https://t.co/uA5uQoOlci

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Congrats to FAMU Rattlers signee G Niah Rhodes (@2025Niah) for reaching the 2000-point milestone 🧡💚🐍

Congrats to #FAMU #Rattlers sighee G Niah Rhodes (@2025Niah) for reaching the 2000 point milestone 🧡💚🐍@CoachBGordon @agennie22 @CoachCroFamuDRS @FAMU_WBB pic.twitter.com/ru96dDsxfw

— Sleeper Athletes Ladies Basketball (@SAthletesLBB) December 21, 2024

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗 | Rattlers add Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi who ran in the 4x100 for Australia in the World Athletics U20 Championship

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗

Rattlers add Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi who ran in the 4x100 for Australia in the World Athletics U20 Championship#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/0CmGouogyu

— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) December 21, 2024

Former Central Michigan transfer Dual Threat Quarterback Tyler Jefferson has committed to Florida A&M University | Columbia H.S., Lake City, FL

6'-2"/240 3⭐QB Tyler Jefferson committed to Central Michigan on June 6, 2022 … Selected Central Michigan over offers from Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, Kentucky, Florida State, Alcorn State, Bethune-Cookman, Campbell, Troy, Georgia State, UT-Martin, and Connecticut. Complete Bio

Truly honored and excited to work with this young man!!! 🐍🐍🐍 https://t.co/ijf8Yqsn3T

— Henry Burris (@HenryBurris) December 21, 2024

Blessed To Be Able To Announce That I Will Be Committing To Florida A & M University!@CoachColzie @HenryBurris @CIngram_85 @denny_thompson @CoachBowie_HHS @RhodneyDonalds1 @harrison2121 @DJack1027 @FAMU_FB @Muscle_by_mark @HomegrownWWide @j_pearce7 @FAMUFBRecruit pic.twitter.com/RRVSN4Uf4W

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 21, 2024

Jeremiah 29:11 💫 #Film pic.twitter.com/diZhFs6xCM

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 7, 2024

FAMU OFFERED 💫 pic.twitter.com/BFfJ4k0qab

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 4, 2024

Officially In The Portal!! @RufusJefferson3 @DJack1027 @CIngram_85 @CoachBowie_HHS @denny_thompson @RhodneyDonalds1 @harrison2121 pic.twitter.com/PLxcaPMMb6

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 3, 2024

God’s Plan 💫3 years of Eligibility Remaining!!@RufusJefferson3 @CIngram_85 @CoachBowie_HHS @denny_thompson @RhodneyDonalds1 pic.twitter.com/Fu9hWNSAHL

— Tyler Jefferson (@tylerj21_) December 1, 2024

The Best Players Want To Come To The Number 1 Public HBCU! Introducing DJ 'Showtime' Jones, 3⭐DE/TE transfer from University of Virginia | 6'-4"/297 | Hillsborough H.S., Tampa, FL

'Showtime' UVA BIO

IM HOME💚🐍🧡‼️@FAMUFBRecruit @FAMU_FB @CoachColzie #rattlernation pic.twitter.com/Q04LlCsX1L

— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones 🧎🏿‍➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 20, 2024

pic.twitter.com/IIAmgdBrh2

— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones 🧎🏿‍➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 9, 2024

I will be entering the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining. #godplan pic.twitter.com/L1GIRi7Snh

— DJ “SHOWTIME” Jones 🧎🏿‍➡️ (@DJJONES81) December 4, 2024

Former Florida State DE Xavier Perkins has committed to FAMU

XAVIER PERKINS FSU BIO

I’m happy and grateful to announce that I’ll be continuing my academic and Athletic career at FAMU. Go Rattlers!🐍 @FAMU_FB @FAMUFBRecruit @CoachColzie @CoachPatt_212 @CoachWalker53 #FAMU | #Rattlers | pic.twitter.com/HQknnHmC0n

— Xavier Perkins (@TheXavierPerk) December 17, 2024

Xavier Perkins committed to FAMU football after playing for FSU during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Perkins has three years of eligibility remaining. https://t.co/LZaHKywBF7

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 18, 2024

Thank you FSU. I will be entering the portal with 3 years of eligibility remaining.

Film available pic.twitter.com/lLlVN3KyAX

— Xavier Perkins (@TheXavierPerk) December 7, 2024

WATCH: Interview with Florida A&M's VP & Director of Athletics Angela Suggs | HBCU Legends

WATCH: Interview with Florida A&M's VP & Director of Athletics Angela Suggs.

🖥️ https://t.co/FjMQ3Mx4CT 🖥️

— HBCU Legends (@hbculegends) December 21, 2024

Former Georgia State QB Braylen Ragland has committed to Alabama State Hornets | 6'-1"/203

BRAYLEN RAGLAND GSU BIO

THANK YOU GOD! #SWARMAS1 pic.twitter.com/7VbsP7oRmh

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 20, 2024

Ready to work! 3 years remaining! pic.twitter.com/seExrsqD9w

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 10, 2024

Here is the link for the full highlight tape on YouTube!! 3 years of eligibility remaining!! https://t.co/Hs1ck7vnRB

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 9, 2024

Here is the 5 minute tape broken up into 3 parts. Every minute is worth the watch… pic.twitter.com/CkrFwTHHX5

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 2, 2024

Blessed to receive an offer from Alabama State University! @CoachBarnette @CoachJames44 pic.twitter.com/wN7vgcVUZB

— Braylen Ragland (@bray1en) December 12, 2024

Head Coach Willie Simmons coaching announcements thus far

Edwin Pata set to join Willie Simmons Staff at Florida International as assistant O-Line Coach
* 2007-10 TE Coach at FAMU
* 2013-17 OL/Interim Head Coach at FAMU pic.twitter.com/t7NHSfWgHo

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

Coaching announcements thus far

HC: Willie Simmons
DC: Jovan Dewitt
OC: Nick Coleman
RB: Benedick Hyppolite
OL: Edwin Pata
WR: Jelani Berassa
TE: Rick Stockstill
LB: Ryan Smith
DB: Anthony Gaitor
Spt: Kenneth Gilstrap

— FIU Central (@PantherFBnews) December 21, 2024

No. 19 North Carolina Takes Down Norfolk State

No. 19 North Carolina Takes Down Norfolk State#GoldStandard 🔰https://t.co/jUUKQpbkC0

— Norfolk State Women’s Basketball (@NorfolkStateWBB) December 21, 2024

For all those who love the game🏀🌎

For all those who love the game🏀🌎

Happy #WorldBasketballDay !! pic.twitter.com/H6yODsHlmX

— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) December 21, 2024

If we don’t SUPPORT our own, who will?

If we don’t SUPPORT our own, who will?

The SUPPORT for other Black Head Coaches that have won a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WAS SHOWN from this post.

Thanks to everybody who responded!

National Champions:

Rudy Hubbard (FAMU) | 1978 NCAA DI-AA/FCS Champions

Billy Joe (Central… https://t.co/FzQO8WCvGy

— Black Coaches Association (@BCAWORLDWIDE) December 21, 2024

PVAMUATH: Panther Nation, KhaDarel Hodge is repping the Falcons on the Pro Bowl ballot! 🏈🔥

PVAMUATH: Panther Nation, KhaDarel Hodge is repping the Falcons on the Pro Bowl ballot! 🏈🔥 Vote now through Dec. 23 (DOUBLE votes on Dec. 22-23!) with #ProBowlVote + his name, hashtag, or handle. Let’s get him to the Pro Bowl! 💪🏾 https://t.co/WSshsPNJib pic.twitter.com/tSnuIdYsX7

— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) December 20, 2024

Congratulations to our very own Coach Bridgette Gordon on being named a nominee for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025!

𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘: 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 🐍🏀
⁰Congratulations to our very own Coach Bridgette Gordon on being named a nominee for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/61Mftx4E4e

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024

Former Florida edge Quincy Ivory has committed to Jackson State

IVORY'S FLORIDA BIO

Former Florida edge Quincy Ivory has committed to Jackson State pic.twitter.com/xGNjfOCsuZ

— CollegeFootballPortal (@CfbTranferalert) December 20, 2024

Jackson State has landed a commitment from former 4⭐️Mississippi State DB Khamauri Rogers

Jackson State has landed a commitment from former 4⭐️Mississippi State DB Khamauri Rogers

(via @Khamauri1k ) pic.twitter.com/8pq07uFjQX

— CollegeFootballPortal (@CfbTranferalert) December 19, 2024

Agents have been blowing me up! Aric Horne, FAMU

Agents have been blowing me up! They love the thread about players who are in the 2025 Draft Class and in need of an agent! If you are still looking drop your film below! #NFL #Agents #NFLPA Let's Help these kids out! Still some good players looking

— NFL Draft Diamonds ™️ (@DraftDiamonds) December 19, 2024

Check out @FSUBroncos own Joshua Williams repping on the national stage for the @Chiefs !

Kansas City Chiefs (CB) Joshua Williams from Fayetteville State University arrives at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans
Thx-Chiefs pic.twitter.com/Gn3GUvA9GX

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

Check out @FSUBroncos own Joshua Williams repping on the national stage for the @Chiefs! . @CIAAForLife @NBCSports pic.twitter.com/QMJGNRqGDu

— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) December 21, 2024

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6 PM, and get ready to honor the @gojsutigersfb team and coaches who brought home the trophies. 🏆

Tiger Nation! Let’s come together to celebrate an unforgettable football season.

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 17, 2025, at 6 PM, and get ready to honor the @gojsutigersfb team and coaches who brought home the trophies. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/xrc7QxZxwB

— Jackson State U. (@JacksonStateU) December 21, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs (safety) Bryan Cook from Howard University aririves at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans

Kansas City Chiefs (safety) Bryan Cook from Howard University aririves at Arrowhead Stadium for Saturday kickoff against the Texans
Thx-Chiefs pic.twitter.com/iO3oF8B83g

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

Congratulations to @FAMU_WBB coach and @LadyVol_CoachBGordon, on being a first-time finalist to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame! @bball_hof

Congratulations to @FAMU_WBB coach and @LadyVol_Hoops LEGEND, @CoachBGordon, on being a first-time finalist to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame! @bball_hof#FAMUWBB #LadyVols #HBCU #SEC https://t.co/cCH9CTpEO9 pic.twitter.com/MxamJ4OOoK

— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 21, 2024

Congratulations @CoachBGordon
Big time !! 💚🧡 https://t.co/UmHWmtQlcG

— Coach Gennie (@agennie22) December 21, 2024

Congratulations Coach Pressure! @CoachBGordon #FAMU #Tennessee https://t.co/aWYygyoRKQ

— Coach Bryan (@DrB365) December 21, 2024

HBCU Premier Sports post-game interview with FAMU Coach Bridgette Gordon

Congrats and Merry Christmas, @FAMU_WBB @CoachBGordon ! https://t.co/oCdwmnvhWs

— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) December 21, 2024

Coach Bridgette Gordon Florida A&M Rattlers at Samford University B'ham pic.twitter.com/Zn17zclFyv

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

👀👀 The HellCAT who rattled is loose

The HellCAT who rattled is loose. #fyp #FAMU #customshoes #builtdifferent #rattlerfootball #hbcu #d9 @MccouKj pic.twitter.com/KHuHQOUPtU

— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) December 19, 2024

I feel like it's time for a big reveal #Famu #rattlerpride pic.twitter.com/t6AoBJJ6qY

— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) July 19, 2024

Up close and personal. #FAMU pic.twitter.com/NX59EBUj2R

— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) October 19, 2023

FAMU Love pic.twitter.com/VLNZhHinht

— the.count.dripula (@TheDripula) October 18, 2023

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗕𝗕 🎄🏀

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗪𝗕𝗕 🎄🏀
⁰Wishing you joy, warmth, and all the holiday cheer this season brings! Thank you for being part of our #FAMUly.#FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/SXbXSUpudE

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024

Happy Holidays FAMUly! 🎄Please see our dates of closure and reopening.

Have a safe and restful break ✨ We look forward to seeing you in 2025. #HolidayBreak #UniversityClosure #Update pic.twitter.com/QdHTAvtnqu

— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) December 21, 2024

Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (Dec 20, 1942-Sept.18, 2002)

Robert Lee "Bullet Bob" Hayes (Dec 20, 1942-Sept.18, 2002)
The only person ever to win a Super Bowl ring and an Olympic Gold medal was Bob Hayes.
He was a standout 2 sport athlete in track and football at Florida A&M University.
Won the 100m dash at the 1964 Olympics pic.twitter.com/121pJA4wLw

— FAMU Track & Field Classics (@FAMUTrack_Field) December 20, 2024

#2 Bob Hayes | Top 10: Fastest Players | NFL Films https://t.co/GIQqDzH8cZ via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Bob Hayes - Only Man To Win Olympic Gold & Superbowl | Tokyo 1964 Olympics https://t.co/OCSVblXbRI via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Close-up of Bob Hayes, 100m final, Tokyo 1964 https://t.co/34rkv9iY6p via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

FAMU hospital closed more than 50 years ago on Christmas Eve. Its memories live on | Gerald Ensley

There used to be a hospital at Florida A&M University. It was created because of racial segregation. It died because of racial integration. https://t.co/5zp02MtknR

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 21, 2024

Florida A&M takes down Samford 72-67 in overtime | Highlights

Highlights from Florida A&M OT win over Samford University pic.twitter.com/aXR6xlM5jf

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 21, 2024

It took some extra time but Florida A&M women's basketball left Samford victorious on Friday night with a 72-67 overtime victory. https://t.co/i8fArILUHN

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 21, 2024

Getting called "Fam moo" all night by the commentators made this win even better!!!

Our lady Rattlers are playing great ball!!! https://t.co/RRQWn8Paxo

— Truth (@Truth35672082) December 21, 2024

𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗡! 🐍🔥

FAMU defeats Samford 72-67 today on Bulldog territory! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #PressureOn | #Sisterhood pic.twitter.com/2bFeWMtnJ2

— Florida A&M Women’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_WBB) December 21, 2024

Florida A&M takes down Samford 72-67 in overtime https://t.co/48K2Vgv3Dl

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Rattlers wrap up Utah trip with 103-57 loss at BYU

Rattlers wrap up Utah trip with 103-57 loss at BYU https://t.co/TIC8lLHAgy

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

25th-ranked Gold Nuggets seek 12th consecutive victory

25th-ranked Gold Nuggets seek 12th consecutive victory. Join us.
• Tickets: https://t.co/kz6d4wbGl6
• Watch: https://t.co/PE6eOBIlXD
• Stats: https://t.co/HpLO6E2PWX
• Notes: https://t.co/8SL9LyU3Nt#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/fGmgCI2P6Z

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024

Gold Rush seek 9th consecutive victory

Gold Rush seek 9th consecutive victory.
• Tickets: https://t.co/kz6d4wb8vy
• Watch: https://t.co/ITBcIuVvot
• Stats: https://t.co/1mt8RDNcui
• Notes: https://t.co/feQsc5jy97#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAMBB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial pic.twitter.com/UCrsM35oQU

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 21, 2024

UAPB wide receiver Javonnie Gibson transfers to Oklahoma | Rowdy Baribeau

UAPB wide receiver Javonnie Gibson transfers to Oklahoma https://t.co/jghKOR3vZX

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 21, 2024

Former FAMU OLB Khalil Hunter has entered the transfer portal

6’1 225lbs, #55 @FAMU_FB OLB/Passrush/DE with 2 years of eligibility left‼️ Officially in the Portal! Godspeed!¡! pic.twitter.com/Uf0CKOoiM9

— Khalil Hunter (@Kha1i1Hunter) December 21, 2024

FAMU #55 @kha1i1.hunter. https://t.co/PkLWHVyIu8https://t.co/Dsn14DZixh

— Khalil Hunter (@Kha1i1Hunter) December 18, 2024

JSU tops Mercer on the road, 66-54. Jackson State will take on Mizzou on December 29 to close out its non conference schedule🏀

TIGERS WIN🔥

JSU tops Mercer on the road, 66-54. Jackson State will take on Mizzou on December 29 to close out its non conference schedule🏀#TheeILove | #GoJSUTigersWBB🐅 pic.twitter.com/zMFuoY49RZ

— Jackson State Women’s Basketball (@GoJSUTigersWBB) December 20, 2024

FIU Head Coach Willie Simmons is targeting Ryan Smith for a LB Coach * 2018-23 Florida A&M Co-Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach

FIU Head Coach Willie Simmons is targeting Ryan Smith for a LB Coach
* 2018-23 Florida A&M Co-Defensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach
per-247 pic.twitter.com/ccX0ZceSKh

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 19, 2024