Here’s Why The Best HBCU Teams Should Play In The Celebration Bowl. It’s ridiculous to think otherwise. | Stan Becton

“They talk about straining, show them what straining looks like men!”

We had some fun in the Benz last week.

Can’t wait to return to Atlanta next year. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/FERIXEaS7B

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 24, 2023

Here’s Why The Best HBCU Teams Should Play In The Celebration Bowl https://t.co/CjJHMwIiWL

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 26, 2023

MVPs

Kelvin Dean Jr. and Isaiah Major put on for the Rattlers in the Benz for the 🏆 #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/3YVdJKZAsy

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 18, 2023

Former Georgia, Temple starting 5⭐ QB Dwan Mathis signed with Delaware State University Hornets and Coach Lee Hull

Let’s do it!@CoachRDJohnson@FBCoachHull42@DelSt_Football@GRicumstrict pic.twitter.com/oR2jRiAaor

— Dwan Mathis (@DwanM3) December 20, 2023

North Philly I’m back! Let’s do it! pic.twitter.com/0kICY9v2R5

— Dwan Mathis (@DwanM3) November 24, 2021

I will be entering the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. Thank you Temple for everything!

— Dwan Mathis (@DwanM3) October 15, 2023

Former Georgia QB enters transfer portal again https://t.co/hn7J2S5AIo via @ugafootballlive

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 26, 2023

Let’s Go!! https://t.co/kZAY5tVbIM

— Lee Hull (@FBCoachHull42) December 21, 2023

This Week in Chicago State Athletics

This Week in Chicago State Athletics https://t.co/Q5Rbl0dfsQ

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 25, 2023

North Carolina A&T State University BGMM Band is scheduled to perform in the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, California

BGMM is scheduled to perform in the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1 in Pasadena, Calif. https://t.co/IMikcnyRvw

— News & Record (@NewsandRecord) December 25, 2023

NCAT - ESPN Band of the Year Show 2023 | Atlanta, GA https://t.co/sCWJ5XHhFe via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 25, 2023

C/O 2024 Pine Bluff H.S. QB Landon Holcomb commits to @UAPBLionsFB | 3.8 GPA

Pine Bluff QB Landon Holcomb commits to @UAPBLionsFB. Nice pickup to keep the @PBZebrasFB product in town. #SWACFB https://t.co/7xtYULZIbQ

— Tanner Spearman (@tannerspearman) December 25, 2023

Blessed to named 5A All State ! @CoachMike2Will @PBZebrasFB pic.twitter.com/nYtN1kemb1

— Landon Holcomb (@lholcomb2024) November 28, 2023

Full Szn Highlights @CoachMike2Will @PBZebrasFB @HCWillieSimmons @coachpsb @ALCORN_COACHJP @qbill_8 @Jaymai18 @CoachGerbino @elijohnson75 @CoachMFred_OC @CoachHeck_ @QBsWork16 @ToledoQBs @CoachBethany @BristerCade @MattKubik @coachscottparr8 https://t.co/z8Y2XXWVVf

— Landon Holcomb (@lholcomb2024) December 4, 2023

University of California grad transfer 4⭐ DB Raymond Woodie III has committed to Bethune-Cookman University and Coach Raymond Woodie, Jr.

This the 1️⃣ y’all been waiting for.. 🫣🐯 #preytogether #HailWildcats pic.twitter.com/9LC27hdXPt

— 1️⃣Way Ray (@Raymoney333) December 25, 2023

California DB Raymond Woodie III (@Raymoney333) has entered the NCAA transfer portal, @On3sports has learned.

Woodie III is a former 4-star recruit from the 2019 class. He started his career at Florida State.https://t.co/l6HDDPGq0I pic.twitter.com/3Zs0LkyhxR

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) December 19, 2023

🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/zJzDjsm960

— 1️⃣Way Ray (@Raymoney333) December 18, 2023

.@Hearns_21 🤝 @Raymoney333 #GoBears pic.twitter.com/dOX1OxMYzq

— Cal Football (@CalFootball) September 16, 2023

Shaw University freshman WR/KR Donte Lee Jr. has committed to Liberty University | Lee received 23 FBS & 7 FCS transfer offers while in transfer portal.

Committed @LibertyU pic.twitter.com/2tURUWpNXf

— Donte Lee Jr (@DonteLee3_) December 25, 2023

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— Donte Lee Jr (@DonteLee3_) December 8, 2023

Flames what y’all thinking? pic.twitter.com/gD1tVI2aj9

— Donte Lee Jr (@DonteLee3_) December 17, 2023

! https://t.co/qelUEDgkmf

— Donte Lee Jr (@DonteLee3_) December 4, 2023

Freshman Year Accolades. pic.twitter.com/XsZuPyIG4d

— Donte Lee Jr (@DonteLee3_) November 11, 2023

Check the highlights from the @ShawBears game with @VUU_Football including a pair of HUGE TD's from @DonteLee3_ and hear from @CoachAJ_Jones and Donte on the contest. @WNCN @CIAAForLife @HBCUGameday @HBCUSports @HBCUSports1 pic.twitter.com/Qh8y6fHOSV

— Chris Clark (@ChrisClark_) September 10, 2023

Alabama A&M has landed a commitment from former UT Martin All-OVC TE DJ Nelson

🚨Dion Nelson Jr.🚨
Transfer (TE) prospect from UT Martin, has announced a commitment to Alabama A&M University @AamufbR #commit2hbcu

📸@DionNelsonjr pic.twitter.com/ArdIAdyyvl

— SHOWCASE HBCU (@commit2HBCU) December 25, 2023

Dj Nelson, 6’5 235 Hybrid TE
Transfer portal TE with 2 years left of eligibility left! Excited for the next opportunity. 2.33 GPA @RivalsPortal @CollegeFBPortal @247SportsPortal @ESPNCFB @ALLGASTRNG pic.twitter.com/BgrfqSaxl2

— DJ Nelson (@DionNelsonjr) December 4, 2023

The 2024 transfer portal rankings are HERE and are continuously being updated | Track all transfer activity in Rivals Portal by player ranking

🚨RANKINGS🚨

The 2024 transfer portal rankings are HERE and are continuously being updated. Texas A&M DT WALTER NOLEN takes the Top Spot👀

Will anyone push the No.1 spot🤔

Rankings👇https://t.co/8T2kIQpUYT pic.twitter.com/bgAIh0LVa8

— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) December 4, 2023

Introducing @ThePortalReport's 2023-24 College Football Transfer Portal Database | Updated Daily!!

Introducing @ThePortalReport's 2023-24 College Football Transfer Portal Database.

Welcome to portal season, football fans.

Live NOW at the link below:https://t.co/ySsu4hbtwW pic.twitter.com/jY4WZdCuuP

— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) November 29, 2023

Happy Holidays 🎄🎁

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, whose entry into our world we celebrate. Fill our hearts with the peace that only He provides. Amen.#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/nWWK4MsNXl

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) December 25, 2023

Happy Holidays 🎄🎁

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! pic.twitter.com/KH1liUIda4

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) December 25, 2023

On behalf of our Inductees and Trustees, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Black College Football Hall of Fame and the @Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl! 🎁 pic.twitter.com/p2ZN5bnJXg

— BlackCollegeFootball (@BCFHOF) December 25, 2023

D'Mya Griffin, East Georgia State College guard has committed to Florida A&M University and Coach Bridgette Gordon

Next step for DG?..I will be attending Florida A&M University. It has been a difficult & hardworking journey but I thank God for blessing me with opportunities to continue doing what I love. Very grateful for the ones supporting me & helping me get to where I am.#GoRattlers🐍🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/RYsS0WMrph

— D’Mya Griffin (@DMyaGriffin1) December 24, 2023

Shoutout to Prospects Global Alumni @DMyaGriffin1 on a great Freshman Season!!!! Keep balling!!!! #PGFamily #WeNext pic.twitter.com/PZq63hrJ6s

— Prospects Global (@ProspectsGloba1) April 3, 2023

Grovetown guard @DMyaGriffin1’s journey from injury to NLI is a story of perseverance, thanks in part to unwavering confidence from one college coach. @grovetowngbb @EastGeorgiaWBB @theohoward https://t.co/XESZZKxwq4

— Will Cheney (@CheneyAUG) April 19, 2022

always pic.twitter.com/06SJEMmMpU

— Art of Life 🦋 (@Art0fLife_) August 30, 2023

Excited to welcome @FAMU_FB ’s Defensive Back, Javan Morgan, @handsallmighty to CHES Agency!

Excited to welcome @FAMU_FB’s Defensive Back, Javan Morgan, @handsallmighty to CHES Agency! pic.twitter.com/ixZVIEMMOJ

— CHES Agency | NFL Agent (@ChesAgency) December 24, 2023

WATCH | Markquese Bell ( @MarkqueseB ) making plays in the backfield on Tyreek Hill.

Dallas Cowboys (LB) Markquese Bell (FAMU) in action against the Miami Dolphins pic.twitter.com/0MhIVyyGuB

— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) December 25, 2023

Markquese Bell (@MarkqueseB) making plays in the backfield on Tyreek Hill.

Markquese continues to show you can achieve your dreams at FAMU.

Watch on NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube: https://t.co/SbFE8GiuvO#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/f7aUKeWRH3

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 24, 2023

JC Smith & Fort Valley State alum Emanuel Wilson adjusts to NFL regimen | Herbert L. White

For the first time in four years, Emanuel Wilson’s in Charlotte for homecoming.
The @Packers rookie, who played at @NorthMeckFB and @JCSUFootball, is excited to greet family and friends when Green Bay takes on the #Panthers Sunday. More by @HerbLWhite1. https://t.co/f7OW3Gt4nQ pic.twitter.com/0Hmy2Os6qJ

— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) December 23, 2023

Flowers: JC Smith the ‘backup plan’ for recruits no more | Herbert L. White

.@CoachFlowers wants @JCSUFootball to become a destination for recruits, not "the backup plan."
After going 7-4 in his second season, Flowers is looking to leverage 2023's success into roster upgrades for 2024. More from @HerbLWhite1. https://t.co/xv1zkvcryE pic.twitter.com/f6W1757CC6

— The Charlotte Post (@thecharpost) December 24, 2023

Texas Southern University Board of Regents Call Special Virtual Called Meeting for Dec. 28, 2023, at 8 a.m. CT

If the Texas Southern Board of Regents want to hire Andre Johnson, Ed Reed or even Ray Lewis, they need to get ready to increase assistant coaching salaries significantly. Those guys will need to be surrounded by proven coaches to have any chance for success. @defendernetwork

— Terrance Harris (@TerranceHarris) December 21, 2023

On the agenda: Identical head footbal coach contract as previously presented.

The $1.25 million dollar question is who will be named head football coach at Texas Southern University?

•  PL-1

LINK | https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2066…

Florida State To Be Without At Least 14 Players In Orange Bowl Due To Opt-Outs And Transfers. Hill Opts Out To Sign With FAMU.

Florida State To Be Without At Least 14 Players In Orange Bowl Due To Opt-Outs And Transfers. #Noleshttps://t.co/ohTk3TV3tF

— NoleGameday (@NoleGameday) December 24, 2023

Da Highest of seven Hills🐍🐍!#zone6🐍@Coach2Bless @HCWillieSimmons @CoachM_Windham pic.twitter.com/SZwhBmZKYO

— RODNEY Hill (lil Rod🌪️) (@rodney_hill10) December 22, 2023

🚨 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗘𝗗 🚨

Rattlers signed defensive back Demorie Tate from Florida State.

Tate was a five star cornerback coming out of high school and ranked as the nation's fifth best cornerback.

🔗 https://t.co/dAcB7src0e#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/uKOMrEYyPo

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 21, 2023

Committed! 💚🧡 #STAMPED pic.twitter.com/EB3GqZ4rZG

— TALENTED™️(55)⚔️🤍 (@QaeshonSapp) December 23, 2023

City of Champions: FAMU football offers former FSU players in transfer portal | Jim Henry

#Strike 🐍🐍 @FAMU_FB pic.twitter.com/uF5A8xbWfx

— Coach T (@CoachT352) July 7, 2023

City of Champions: FAMU football offers former FSU players in transfer portal https://t.co/A0w8cBhxvq

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) December 24, 2023

Rocking the King’s shoes on the court AND the field!

Catch the Rattlers wearing the LeBron’s Nike Air Zoom Generation “FAMU” cleat this season.

What game should the Rattlers debut the cleats?#FAMU | #Rattlers | #LeaveNoDoubt pic.twitter.com/mp8tezOIoY

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 11, 2023

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐖 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐘

🟠 helmets
⚪️ jerseys
🟠 pants #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/Oia8cXDBEh

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) September 30, 2023

WATCH | Can't wait to see what's in store next for FAMU Rattlers in 2024!! 1+2 = GO HUNT!!!

Blessed https://t.co/mkLUw3n10g

— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) December 23, 2023

“They talk about straining, show them what straining looks like men!”

We had some fun in the Benz last week.

Can’t wait to return to Atlanta next year. #FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/FERIXEaS7B

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 24, 2023

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

1 +2 = GO HUNT!!! https://t.co/nBtXzu8x6R

— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) December 18, 2023

👀👀👀👀👀👀 https://t.co/QyAOG3v9AP

— Ryan Smith #SmittyRock (@RSmittyRock) November 21, 2023

“𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗘 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘”#FAMU | #Rattlers | #OurTime pic.twitter.com/lYjvRDSFp3

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) December 4, 2023

WNBA scout takes note of UAPB's Zaay Green | Tanner Spearman

Zaay Green isn https://t.co/UAoik5GZBW

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2023

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions - Game Highlights https://t.co/5TQWqAu5c7

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2023

Former Pittsburgh transfer WR Lorenzo Jenkins has committed to Bethune-Cookman University

100% Commitment! Let’s get to Work!! #AGTG@CoachWoodie
@bcu_gridiron
@bcu_athletics @TWeston_@Coach_Wimbo@CoachColey35@_TMJackson@tbarragan5@COACHJDESSEIN pic.twitter.com/n5IDmAc5Pu

— Lorenzo Jenkins (@cantguardzo_) December 24, 2023

Officially in the Transfer Portal with 3 years of eligibility left and hungry to compete! #Pt1 pic.twitter.com/j3WawW3ltq

— Lorenzo Jenkins (@cantguardzo_) November 27, 2023

#AGTG pic.twitter.com/OUKzYHWFxy

— Lorenzo Jenkins (@cantguardzo_) December 4, 2023

Former Arizona State 4⭐️ DB Shawn Russ Jr. has committed to Bethune-Cookman University University

God’s plan💛🫶🏾 let’s work💯@CoachWoodie @BCUGridiron @BCUAthletics @TWeston_@Coach_Wimbo@CoachColey35@_TMJackson@tbarragan5@COACHJDESSEIN pic.twitter.com/xxxdJj2aYW

— TheNeighborhoodHero_ (@ShawnRussJr1) December 23, 2023

Former Arizona State 4⭐️ DB Shawn Russ Jr. has committed to Bethune-Cookman, per his social media. 🌴🔥

He is from Fort Myers, Florida.@ShawnRussJr1 pic.twitter.com/NXbi5PQaXW

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 23, 2023

Lock in On Your Dreams🧏🏾‍♂️💙 pic.twitter.com/YYjf8biS6e

— TheNeighborhoodHero_ (@ShawnRussJr1) August 6, 2022

#NSD24: B-CU Announces 2024 Early Signees

#NSD24: B-CU Announces 2024 Early Signees https://t.co/ZCddZo1LHx

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) December 24, 2023

Former UCF 4⭐️ DE Dallaz Corbitt has committed to Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats

Just watch…..🤫 pic.twitter.com/LIeBKkbXnE

— Dallazwitdabread (@dallazcorbitt) December 23, 2023

Former UCF 4⭐️ DE Dallaz Corbitt has committed to Bethune-Cookman, per his social media. 🌴🔥@dallazcorbitt pic.twitter.com/Jqd03Vl38P

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 23, 2023

58 Dallaz Corbitt (@dallazcorbitt) days away from the 9/1 home opener:

- 6’5” 240lb RS JR DL from Colombia, SC
- Played on the Scout team in ‘21
- AD Honor Roll for fall ‘21
- Played in 7/10 games in ‘20
- Was a 🏀 standout in HS, #19 🏈 player in SC & #93 strong side DE in US pic.twitter.com/hbZuuR76pa

— ⚔️Sidelines - UCF⚔️ (@SSN_UCF) July 5, 2022