WATCH | The Rattlers are ready to kickstart a great season!

The Rattlers are ready to kickstart a great season!

Come out and support NEXT FRIDAY, February 9th at 3 p.m. as we host Texas Tech for the season opener! #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/1IjFC2sEea

— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) January 31, 2024

Grant program for Black women comes under tough questioning in key anti-DEI lawsuit

Why are we still fighting for inclusion and equality in 2024?
Support these RATTLERS 🧡💚🐍 https://t.co/NAZDtBBDoi

— MzGood1 @Real-Her(Real-er) Sports (@Raisha16894255) January 31, 2024

White men make up 30% of the population, control 93% of venture capital funds, and give only 1% to Black-owned companies. That’s legal.

But if a Black woman tries to help other Black women who have been denied venture capital dollars, that’s illegal.https://t.co/dNE1xmb4H2

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) January 31, 2024

NCCU’s Harris Collects MEAC Player of the Week Honors

AWARDS! Ja'Darius Harris of NCCU men's basketball was named MEAC Offensive Player of the Week after averaging 21 points and 4.5 rebounds in two victories at UMES and Delaware State last weekend. #EaglePride @nccu_mbb

Story: https://t.co/LhvXghEkkY pic.twitter.com/3LLGpipWOv

— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) January 31, 2024

David Rubenstein-led group to buy the Orioles is still growing | Jeff Barker

#BREAKING: Governor Wes Moore revealed the @Orioles has been sold to former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke, NBA legend Grant Hill, Orioles legend Cal Ripkin Jr, Michael Bloomberg, David Rubenstein, and Mike Arougheti @WMAR2News

— Michelle Richardson (@MRichWMAR2) January 31, 2024

David Rubenstein-led group to buy the Orioles is still growing https://t.co/4jBs7DttTw

— Baltimore Sun Sports (@BaltSunSports) January 31, 2024

On Orioles sale, Maryland state treasurer says of Angelos: ‘We were lied to’ https://t.co/sCAyobVPof

— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) January 31, 2024

. @TSUTigersWBB Set to Host Morehead on Thursday Morning

.@TSUTigersWBB Set to Host Morehead on Thursday Morning https://t.co/U9gwHC7mM1

— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) January 31, 2024

Rattlers have four named to the Preseason All-SWAC 2nd Team

🚨 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗖 🚨

Rattlers have four named to the Preseason All-SWAC 2nd Team. #FAMU | #FAMUly | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/jt0zTwVkwv

— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) January 31, 2024

Former Florida State 4⭐️ RB Rodney Hill has flipped his commitment from Miami back to FAMU, he tells me. 🐍🔥

Former Florida State 4⭐️ RB Rodney Hill has flipped his commitment from Miami back to FAMU, he tells me. 🐍🔥#FAMUly @rodney_hill10 @3peatgee & @HBCUGameday were some of the 1st to report on this development. pic.twitter.com/mM1VVuThGg

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) January 31, 2024

Former Florida State 5⭐️ DB Demorie Tate has committed & signed with FAMU. 🐍🔥

He was rated the No. 4 overall recruit in the nation for 2020 by 247Sports. pic.twitter.com/RfPjEf2GMv

— LIGHT ON COLLEGE SPORTS (@LightOnSports) December 22, 2023

James Colzie signed a 3-year contract to become FAMU football coach. Here are the details | Jim Henry

James Colzie signed a 3-year contract to become FAMU football coach. Here are the details https://t.co/LhHJm7ukMC

— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) January 31, 2024

Another One! Join us in welcoming middle blocker Brookelynn Thomas

Rattler Nation,

Join us in welcoming middle blocker Brookelynn Thomas.

The graduate transfer from Winthrop was named First Team All-Big South during her senior season, reaching a career-high 105 blocks.

📰https://t.co/V2p3qCvdLd#FAMU | #Rattlers pic.twitter.com/GRbpPZ9GAw

— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) January 31, 2024

Rattler Nation,

Join us in welcoming Jada Rhodes back home to Tallahassee!

Rhodes was named the SWAC Player of the Year after leading Alabama State to a 16-0 regular season record and led the team with 332 kills.

📰 https://t.co/4fDSCysKey#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/22ypc9vElf

— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) January 31, 2024

PVAMU @CoachLindsay11 gearing up for year 2 with the addition of transfer Lexy Thomas out of Sam Houston State!

PVAMU @CoachLindsay11 gearing up for year 2 with the addition of transfer Lexy Thomas out of Sam Houston State! https://t.co/3yTjSilPAo

— Lionel Mosby Jr (@pv_vs_everybody) January 31, 2024

Preview: Hampton’s Men’s Basketball Head South Facing North Carolina A&T

Preview: Hampton’s Men’s Basketball Head South Facing North Carolina A&T#WeAreHamptonUhttps://t.co/MCx1KZDCOP

— Hampton Men’s Basketball (@Hampton_MBB) January 31, 2024

Hayes and Williams to play in HBCU Legacy Bowl...Gardner invited to HBCU Combine

Hayes and Williams to play in HBCU Legacy Bowl...Gardner invited to HBCU Combine#BeADawg24https://t.co/uY8Pq8CA0d

— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) January 31, 2024

@FMU_MBB comes in at No.1️⃣7️⃣ in the latest @NAIA Top 25!

2️⃣ #SUNMBB squads ranked in the latest @NAIA Top 25! 👏@FMU_MBB comes in at No.1️⃣7️⃣@AveMariaHoops moves up to No.2️⃣4️⃣ @SEUFireWBB receives votes in the women's poll! pic.twitter.com/efBavy6BSW

— The Sun Conference (@SunConference) January 31, 2024

Women's basketball game tonight vs. Virginia State has been postponed

🚨🚨 BULLDOG NATION 🚨🚨

Women's basketball game tonight vs. Virginia State has been postponed. Tonight's men's game will still occur tonight at 7:30 p.m. inside A.C. Jordan Arena!#BulldogNation #BiteDown pic.twitter.com/M1KC41QAEv

— Bowie State Athletics (@BSU_Sports_Info) January 31, 2024

UPDATE: Florida State has moved their Homecoming Game to November 23rd against Charleston Southern

UPDATE: Florida State has moved their Homecoming Game to November 23rd against Charleston Southern#FAMU host Texas Southern for Homecoming Nov. 2nd, while the Noles still have a home ACC regular season matchup against UNC. pic.twitter.com/rYNn6fX4Ya

— Penalty Talk (@PenaltyTalk) January 31, 2024

Nuggets, Rush produce more qualifying marks for NAIA indoor nationals

Nuggets, Rush produce more qualifying marks for NAIA indoor nationals
story: https://t.co/SpUynCCPKS#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATrack #HBCU #XULA pic.twitter.com/hlPRtMVHez

— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) January 31, 2024

WATCH | Fully renovated CFG Bank Arena ready to host CIAA tourney | WBAL-TV 11

Fully renovated CFG Bank Arena ready to host CIAA tourney https://t.co/siex4jPHew via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 31, 2024

WATCH | SC State Quietly on a 3 Game Win Streak| UAPB WBB Shuts Down Grambling Offense | Locked On HBCU

SC State Quietly on a 3 Game Win Streak| UAPB WBB Shuts Down Grambling O... https://t.co/VkKMOAB7Fz via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 31, 2024

Albany State announces 2024 football, homecoming schedule | Ty Grant

Albany State announces 2024 football, homecoming schedule https://t.co/373FrfdytI

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 31, 2024

DeRamus named Player of the Year, two others named First Team All-SWAC

DeRamus named Player of the Year, two others named First Team All-SWAC https://t.co/stynIQV487

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) January 31, 2024

2024 FBS-to-FCS Transfers | Sam Herder

Recently Added FBS-to-FCS Transfers

Ja’kheo Mitchell (DB) Utah State to Gardner-Webb
Qualan Jones (RB) Baylor to SFA
Thomas Brunner (DL) Wisconsin to Western Illinois
Alex Williams (TE) WKU to Western Illinois
Jaquez Smith (WR) Indiana to Missouri Statehttps://t.co/YEkF0Pf43C

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) January 29, 2024

2024 NFL Draft: Eight players who stood out in Monday's East-West Shrine Bowl practices | Chad Reuter

Northern Iowa DT Khristian Boyd and Grambling State edge Sundiata Anderson are listed as 2 standouts in East-West Shrine Bowl practices on https://t.co/ioSDWgfznR. #FCS https://t.co/AayKbOSnCe

— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) January 30, 2024

2024 FCS-to-FCS Transfers | Sam Herder

Recently Added FCS-to-FCS Transfers

Abraham Williams (DB) Weber State to Idaho
Zach Yeager (QB) North Carolina A&T to Howard
Tyvon Edmonds Jr. (RB) Merrimack to Robert Morris
Kyle Romenick (P) Elon to Mercer
Cam Maddox (DB) Dartmouth to North Carolina A&Thttps://t.co/gREjcz0x3N

— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) January 29, 2024

Sources: Jackson State adding former star Houston wideout, Norfolk State assistant | John Brice

A significant move in @theswac @ Jackson State, where T.C. Taylor is making a hire for a new WRs coach & Alcorn State is continuing to adjust to a new era post-Fred McNair, sources tell @FootballScoop: https://t.co/PKgIj9QdIf

— John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) January 30, 2024

FAMU AD Tiffani-Dawn Sykes sets plan to end fiscal year with balanced budget, surplus | Gerald Thomas III

Winning has a price. So, #FAMU VP/AD Ms. Tiffani-Dawn Sykes has a devised a plan to circumvent a possible deficit which can possible lead to a surplus at the end of the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Via @TDOnline https://t.co/NC0R5LmmjM

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) January 31, 2024