The SWAC (@theswac) will be ACtion-packed this season, our @knoxrob1 writes. Read his conference preview to learn where @GoJSUTigersWBB, @JaguarsWBB, @uapbwbb, @BamaStateWBB and all the other SWAC teams stand entering this season! #NCAAWBB #HBCU #IAMSWAChttps://t.co/E84C9IMgWW
— The Next: A women's basketball newsroom at The IX (@TheNextHoops) October 29, 2023
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Sunday, October 29, 2023
2023-24 SWAC preview | Rob Knox
OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships |M ississippi Valley State University Mean Green Marching Machine | Field Show 10/28/23
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' during the 2023 Football Season.
Mississippi Valley State University - Halftime Show Vs ASU - 2023 https://t.co/svGLKjArjN via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-mite Marching Band | Field Show 10/28/23
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' during the 2023 Football Season.
Alcorn State University - Halftime Show Vs MVSU - 2023 https://t.co/MpaafjSI4k via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Grambling State University World Famed Tiger Marching Band | Field Show 10/28/23
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' during the 2023 Football Season.
2023 Grambling State World Famed Last Home Game Halftime Show! https://t.co/MksqFU30Xg via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets Band | Magic City Classic Field Show 10/28/23 | ShowtimeWeb
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' during the 2023 Football Season.
Alabama State Halftime - Magic City Classic https://t.co/UGnVZkQxHI via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon & White Showband of the South | Magic City Classic Field Show 10/28/23 | ShowtimeWeb
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' during the 2023 Football Season.
Alabama A&M Halftime - Magic City Classic https://t.co/TSdx7craHf via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
OFFICIAL | Road to ESPN Inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championships | Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band | Field Show 10/28/23
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' during the 2023 Football Season.
Southern University Human Jukebox 2023 | Halftime Show | Texas Southern https://t.co/sSlLfHN4No via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
Highlights | FAMU dominates Prairie View A&M on homecoming, clinches SWAC East | WCTV
#famuhomecoming shout out to the coolest, most beautiful AD @Tiffani_Sykes for welcoming two hall of famers. my alma mater can't be beat bruh pic.twitter.com/QGalGrakST
— Theo Huxtable Jr (@juniornelsonjr) October 29, 2023
FAMU dominates Prairie View A&M on homecoming, clinches SWAC East https://t.co/Ui41a5xwkZ via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
7 #FCS teams are still undefeated vs. FCS opponents
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) October 29, 2023
SDSU (7-0)
Delaware (7-0)
Furman (7-0)
Lafayette (7-0)
FAMU (6-0)
NC Central (6-0)
UIW (6-0)
Dropped after yesterday’s results: South Dakota and UT Martin
Ken Griffey Jr., football Dad and photographer | Tolly Carr
Ken Griffey Jr., football Dad and photographer https://t.co/PSwNlfO2kP
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
NIL happens at FAMU!
Love to see our @FAMU_FB getting NIL opportunities within the Tallahassee community. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/dYfVMcIkTP
— Kenya S. 🐍🧡💚 (@TheDiplomat13) October 29, 2023
NIL happens at FAMU!
— Fangs UP Podcast (@FangsUpPodcast) October 29, 2023
Glaze 🍩#FAMU
🐍🟠🟢
⚔️🟢⭐️ pic.twitter.com/YpuC63fqxK
NIL Happens at FAMU!
— Fangs UP Podcast (@FangsUpPodcast) October 29, 2023
The Social Vegan continues its NIL partnership with Kardell Thomas and announce a New Orleans Style Gumbo Thomas the “KARDELL GUMBO”.
🐍🟠🟢🥣#FAMU pic.twitter.com/sgvkr490so
Bowling finish 17th on day one of Sunshine State Classic
Bowling finish 17th on day one of Sunshine State Classic https://t.co/dD4OwVSq57
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
Watts Leads Rattlers to Victory Versus Alcorn State
Watts Leads Rattlers to Victory Versus Alcorn State https://t.co/tjaFpMaENK
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
Winner, winner 😆
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) October 29, 2023
The Rattlers returned to the winner’s circle with a straight-set win over Alcorn State (25-11, 25-9, 25-18).
They will return to Moore Gymnasium this afternoon to take on Arkansas-Pine Bluff. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/qSFOkouvzL
Week 9 Standings in the SWAC
Week 9 Standings in the @theswac #ThisIsHome #SWAC #SWACFB #BuildingChampionsForLife pic.twitter.com/oxb9WuWyHO
— HBCU Digital Network (@HBCUDigital) October 29, 2023
Fitzgerald catches game-winning touchdown to lead Broncos past Shaw 21-14 | Highlights
Fitzgerald catches game-winning touchdown to lead Broncos past Shaw 21-14 https://t.co/GrdBnHgtr2
— FSU Broncos (@FSUBroncos) October 28, 2023
— FSU Broncos (@FSUBroncos) October 29, 2023
It was a battle in Durham between the @ShawBears and the @FSUBroncos . Check out the highlights and hear from @CoachAJ_Jones and #RichardHayes from the #Playbook on @WNCN . @CIAAForLife @HBCUGameday pic.twitter.com/edCffU9ySI
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) October 29, 2023
— FSU Broncos (@FSUBroncos) October 29, 2023
The @ShawBears and @FSUBroncos played an incredible game and put up two of the best pass plays within minutes of each other for Shaw to tie the game and Fayetteville to win it. @CIAAForLife @HBCUGameday @WNCN @HBCUSports1 pic.twitter.com/ZTDgFmiOjw
— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) October 29, 2023
. @TSUTigersFB Secures First Winning Season Since 2017 with 43-20 Win Over Lindenwood
.@TSUTigersFB Secures First Winning Season Since 2017 with 43-20 Win Over Lindenwood https://t.co/FHsWGW8a5I
— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) October 28, 2023
I was honored to receive the game ball from Coach Eddie George, as the @TSUTigersFB capped off a huge 43-20 victory to continue their winning streak! I was laughingly told I was the “best coach from the stands.” pic.twitter.com/zoI7rblXAF
— Dr. Glenda Glover (@gloverpres) October 29, 2023
WATCH | Eddie George talks about Tennessee State securing its first winning record in seven years
Tennessee State secures first winning record in seven years https://t.co/s2TlD08tpM via @tennessean
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
Our very own @TSU_Tigers Aristocrat of Bands putting on a SHOW at halftime. pic.twitter.com/ws08omocwy
— Nissan Stadium (@NissanStadium) October 29, 2023
𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮. For 7️⃣#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/9h00DJDosV
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) October 29, 2023
Tennessee State DL Terrell Allen ( @T3RR3LL_ALL3N ) is having one of the best seasons in the entire country | Highlights
Watch out for Terrell Allen 😤
— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) October 28, 2023
Allen had 4 sacks for @TSUTigersFB against Lindenwood.#FCS pic.twitter.com/is28LCVRaA
Tennessee State DL Terrell Allen (@T3RR3LL_ALL3N) is having one of the best seasons in the entire country 📈 #FCS
— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) October 29, 2023
▫️46 Total Tackles
▫️20.5 TFLs
▫️13.5 Sacks
▫️5 Forced Fumbles
📸: @zachmckinnell pic.twitter.com/x4mqKz7sdR
Terrell Allen is putting together a solid Buck Buchanan Award campaign 📈 https://t.co/wWaRFxtcCp
— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) October 29, 2023
🚨 Record Breaking 🚨
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) October 29, 2023
📊 Terrell Allen (@T3RR3LL_ALL3N) set a new TSU single-game record with 6.5 tackles for loss in tonight’s game. Allen surpassed Eric Joyce’s 5.0 TFLs set in 2001.
His 6.5 TFLs is the most in an @NCAA_FCS game this season.
Allen finished with 4.5 sacks in the win, which is also the most in a single-game this season.
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) October 29, 2023
The man is a monster‼️
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) October 28, 2023
Terrell Allen comes up with back-to-back sacks, forcing a fumble that is recovered by the Tigers!#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/KimmQRlu4j
Terrell Allen comes up with his 4⃣th sack of the afternoon‼️💪🏿#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/qJw7TjeoMN
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) October 28, 2023
TA doing what he does best, sacking the QB!#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/nLRyVabnwT
— Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) October 28, 2023
FCS Football Recap: Week 9 Takeaways | Zach McKinnell
FCS Football Recap: Week 9 Takeaways
— FCS Football Central (@The__Bluebloods) October 29, 2023
▫️South Dakota State Continues To Dominate
▫️Idaho Stuns Montana State In 24-21 Thriller
▫️Florida A&M Punches Ticket To SWAC Championship
▫️New Buck Buchanan Favorite Emerges
📰: https://t.co/O9jiCP5zjm
📸: @TSUTigersFB @VandalFootball pic.twitter.com/Hms27q93r2
Virginia State Football scores most points under Coach Frazier; Dominate Lions
Football scores most points under Coach Frazier; Dominate Lionshttps://t.co/EXWnUWkhaR
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) October 28, 2023
One last time for the senior class
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) October 28, 2023
VS. Lincoln @ 2 p.m
Come out and show your support pic.twitter.com/IFHzBFfM6D
VUU Goes to 8-1, Sets Up Showdown with Virginia State
VUU Goes to 8-1, Sets Up Showdown with Virginia State https://t.co/0iwjDcLyLv
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
SCORE FINAL #ThisIsHome #CIAA #CIAAFB
— HBCU Digital Network (@HBCUDigital) October 28, 2023
Virginia Union 57 I Bluefield State 12
Download @HBCUDigital App https://t.co/j2UmodDKoN pic.twitter.com/6MFaCWtSl1
Southern defense steps up late after getting gashed by Texas Southern | Jim Kleinpeter
Southern defense steps up late after getting gashed by Texas Southern https://t.co/1LvOlHbgmB via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
Southern kicker Joshua Griffin had to take a peek at longest field goal of his career | Jim Kleinpeter
Southern kicker Joshua Griffin had to take a peek at longest field goal of his career https://t.co/ugAybOQv5y via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
The Southern offense struggles vs. Texas Southern until it matters most in wild comeback | Jim Kleinpeter
The Southern offense struggles vs. Texas Southern until it matters most in wild comeback https://t.co/lp0umnBpKe via @theadvocatebr
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 29, 2023
Allen Rolls Past EWU on Homecoming to win AME Classic
Allen Rolls Past EWU on Homecoming to win AME Classic https://t.co/PFc70v5JIZ @teddyk95 @coachmikehayde @AllenUniv pic.twitter.com/zesnCp4EfK
— Allen University Athletics (@auyellowjackets) October 29, 2023
ALLEN 59, EWU 21; AME CLASSIC CHAMPS! NUFF SAID! @teddyk95 @AllenUniv @jashercox @coachmikehayde @CoachMcRae77 pic.twitter.com/Xc6Wz1NIy8
— Allen University Athletics (@auyellowjackets) October 29, 2023
Bulldogs Hold Elizabeth City State to 61 Rushing Yards in 19-7 Victory
🐶🏈 | @bowiestatefb Hold @ECSUVikings to 61 Rushing Yards in 19-7 Victory https://t.co/BvEwfMC714
— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) October 28, 2023