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Sunday, October 1, 2023

OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Grambling State University World Famed Marching Band | State Fair Classic Field Show 9/30/23

ESPN Events will host the inaugural Band Of The Year Championship. The event is scheduled for December 15th at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Band Of The Year Championship will be a part of Cricket Celebration Bowl weekend, with the traditional football game featuring the MEAC & SWAC champion set to take place after the conclusion of the event. The event will be broadcasted on an ESPN platform unspecified at this time.

MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET and YOU will review the 'pool of potential Division I and Division II finalists' (in our expert opinion) during the 2023

2023 Grambling World Famed Band Halftime vs Prairie View [4k] https://t.co/QYELJcHqob via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

Football Season

UNOFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon & White Showband of the South | Homecoming Field Show 9/30/23

MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET and YOU will review the 'pool of potential Division I and Division II finalists' (in our expert opinion) during the 2023 Football Season.

AAMU Homecoming || Alabama A&M University || Marching Maroon&White || Ha... https://t.co/FItcRdO4GJ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Marching Band | Homecoming Field Show | 9/30/23

MEAC/SWAC SPORTS MAIN STREET and YOU will review the 'pool of potential Division I and Division II finalists' (in our expert opinion) during the 2023 Football Season

Ocean Of Soul Homecoming 2023 Halftime Performance https://t.co/t0WU79i45J via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

WATCH | Dr. Cavil's Inside The HBCU Sports Lab #438 | 10-01-23

Dr. Cavil's Inside The HBCU Sports Lab #438 | 10-01-23 https://t.co/GENAe2Ynp5 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

Hampton Drops Richmond, 31-14, in CAA Opener

Hampton Drops Richmond, 31-14, in CAA Opener https://t.co/tLzcgQuLV3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

Howard Football Rolls Past Robert Morris

📰 | @HUBisonFootball Rolls Past Robert Morris#BleedBlue #STMDT https://t.co/5KWpogg1Qw
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) September 30, 2023

Wildcats Set Tone Early, Capitalize Late to Defeat Allen Yellow Jackets

Wildcats Set Tone Early, Capitalize Late to Defeat Yellow Jackets https://t.co/mZUoHLyOli
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

Za'Tarious Anderson steps into the endzone for a 22-yd TD catch to put the Wildcats ahead by 28-14 in the late 3Q. @FVSUFootball went on to add 3 more TDs for the 49-21 final at Allen University. #ValleyTough pic.twitter.com/Vvw4XDqlF2
— FVSU Sports (@FVSUATHLETICS) October 1, 2023

Benedict Tigers Down Morehouse, 27-3

HIGHLIGHTS: @GoTigers_BC vs. @MorehouseFB

Tigers win 27-3! Aeneas Dennis threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns@wachfox pic.twitter.com/xCfa5dMGnT
— amanda (@amanda_1815) October 1, 2023

Tigers Down Morehouse, 27-3 https://t.co/VcnqXahR1s
— BC Tigers Athletics (@benedict_tigers) October 1, 2023

2024 @Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl Selection:

LOOBERT DENELUS
LB, @BenedictEDU #LegacyBound ✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/SPafzVAYdf
— HBCU LEGACY BOWL (@HBCULegacyBowl) September 29, 2023

SSU falls short to Edward Waters, 26-25

SSU falls short to Edward Waters, 26-25 https://t.co/qicgqhEUec
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

THE REAL TIGERS! #ParadeInsideMyCity! #TigerPride!🐅🏈🟣🟠 https://t.co/5o2Nt75btV
— Edward Waters Football (@EdwardWatersFB) October 1, 2023

🐶🏈| Miscues Cost Bowie State, Bulldogs Fall Flat in 31-18 Loss at Livingstone

🐶🏈| Miscues Cost Bowie State, Bulldogs Fall Flat in 31-18 Loss at Livingstone https://t.co/i4bl5OytVc
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) October 1, 2023

🐶🏈| Final from Alumni Memorial Stadium. pic.twitter.com/7BTC6TcBmG
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) September 30, 2023

Golden Rams Earn Split at SIAC Mini Crossover

https://t.co/E4kiZOi5Ua
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) September 30, 2023

Golden Rams Finish 7th in the Alexander/ ASICS Invitational

https://t.co/Zo106dspUd
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) October 1, 2023

Golden Rams Defeat Thorobreds for 3rd Win in a Row

https://t.co/9OhcUMMuux
— Golden Ram Athletics (@ASUGoldenRams) October 1, 2023

First Home win since 2018! | Isaiah Freeman leads Lincoln (Pa.) to a come-from-behind win over Winston-Salem State

We believe we never wavered discipline. Execution, Tenacity #thelionway https://t.co/SaiQ1SEWt6
— Frank Turner (@CoachtanQ) October 1, 2023

Isaiah Freeman leads Lincoln (Pa.) to a come-from-behind win over Winston-Salem State https://t.co/w6iPdud62H via @JournalNow
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) September 30, 2023

🏐 | Yellow Jackets veto Senators by 3️⃣-0️⃣ decision 👇

🏐 | Yellow Jackets veto Senators by 3️⃣-0️⃣ decision 👇https://t.co/y8tav4Ibvq
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 30, 2023

🏐 | FINAL: WVSU 3, D&E 0

⚫️ B. Moleni: 10 K
🟡 P. Martin: 18 AST
⚫️ K. Cabral: 12 PTS#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/xnQVZyPZCU
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 30, 2023

West Virginia State makes a second half statement to defeat Wesleyan convincingly.| Highlights

🏈 | State makes a second half statement to defeat Wesleyan convincingly👇https://t.co/CjBtX125aW
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 30, 2023

🏈 | FINAL: WVSU 51, WVWC 16

⚫ DEF: 2ND HALF SHUTOUT
🟡 J. FELDER: 2 RUSH TD, 1 REC TD
⚫ D. RIDDICK: 2 PASS TD, 1 RUSH TD#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/GqTPBEdMPC
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 30, 2023

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🏈 | Felder takes it to the house on 4th down!

WVSU: 38
WVWC: 16
3:13 (3RD)#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/CCAxZOOwbX
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 30, 2023

🏈 | Amare Ary is wide open for a TD strike!

WVSU: 31
WVWC: 16
7:06 (3RD)#GoSTATE 🐝 pic.twitter.com/v6AdZI5Ehi
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 30, 2023

🏈 | Justin Pessoa with a great kick return to start the second half! pic.twitter.com/bZcJfms66n
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 30, 2023

🏈 | A screen pass to Felder gives WVSU a 17-13 lead! pic.twitter.com/uB0DoBQSzq
— WVSU Athletics (@WVSU_GoJackets) September 30, 2023

JCSU Spoils ECSU Homecoming, winning 21-20

JCSU Spoils ECSU Homecoming, winning 21-20 https://t.co/ByqkJ4y1RM
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

Broncos hold Bluefield State to 64 Rushing Yards in 28-18 Win

Broncos hold Bluefield State to 64 Rushing Yards in 28-18 Win https://t.co/ZSveCUHJoi
— FSU Broncos (@FSUBroncos) September 30, 2023

@FSUBRONCOS Richard Hayes is full of praise after a 28-12 victory over @BigBlue_FB

@FSUBRONCOS Richard Hayes is full of praise after a 28-12 victory over @BigBlue_FB. pic.twitter.com/N79dWZsh8x
— FSU Broncos (@FSUBroncos) September 30, 2023

Broncos secure 3-set sweep against Elizabeth City State

Broncos secure 3-set sweep against Elizabeth City State https://t.co/q18m9C6ePd
— FSU Broncos (@FSUBroncos) September 30, 2023

VUU Downs Saint Augustine's 47-7

VUU Downs Saint Augustine's 47-7 https://t.co/Mbh4UMT30z
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

Trojans compete at Panthers Invitational

https://t.co/M23kpj8iBu
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) September 29, 2023

VSU Football stays undefeated with a convincing win over Shaw

https://t.co/m2wyUX6FK0
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) October 1, 2023

Rattlers Secure 3-0 Sweep Against Mississippi Valley State

Rattlers Secure 3-0 Sweep Against Mississippi Valley State https://t.co/3vTPO5NUtd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 1, 2023

WATCH | FAMU vs. MVSU Football Highlights

DARK CLOUD DEFENSE WITH A SCORE!

FAMU - 7
MVSU - 0
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/qJfrn4vcnX
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 30, 2023

END OF 1ST.

FAMU - 10
MVSU - 0
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/s0IXHA3anD
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 30, 2023

HUGE 4TH DOWN STOP BY THE RATTLERS

FAMU - 10
MVSU - 0
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/zJmxLiam6B
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 30, 2023

2nd | 1:25

Jamari Gassett with a HUGE punt return to place the Rattlers at the 25 yard-line!

FAMU - 10
MVSU - 7
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 1, 2023

HALFTIME.

FAMU - 10
MVSU - 7
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/PLLp22595x
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 1, 2023

3rd | 2:01

RATTLERS SCORE! Terrell Jennings with his 4th TD this season!

FAMU - 17
MVSU - 7
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/NmgQgXwKG3
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 1, 2023

END OF 3RD.

FAMU - 17
MVSU - 7
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/ekvUCtnj6r
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 1, 2023

Moussa to Gross for a 7-yard TD to start the 4th!

FAMU - 24
MVSU - 7
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/pxTDw6cQkY
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 1, 2023

4th | 10:05

TOUCHDOWN RATTLERS!

FAMU - 31
MVSU - 7
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/rz6znJyd4z
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 1, 2023

RATTLERS ARE LEAVING THE VALLEY WITH A DUB!

FAMU - 31
MVSU - 7
📺 https://t.co/FYHpF8TNCm #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/lexWyMR39j
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) October 1, 2023