Inside the Numbers: How Strength of Schedule Shapes Jackson State, South Carolina State and Morgan State at the Top of Our Rankings | Data Driven HBCU

Our model and this week's #BlackCollegeFootballPoll agree on the top 3: Jackson State, South Carolina State, and Morgan State. But each took a different road to get there. We went under the hood of all three starts: how strength of schedule is scored, what is driving each team’s number, and how each has played against FCS opponents. Jackson State has won close games on the ground. SC State’s defense has led the way. Morgan State has leaned on its passing attack. The full breakdown: https://t.co/uQ5LsrtiAF

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