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Friday, August 29, 2025

5 things to know about Bethune-Cookman football before Wildcats start 2025 season vs. FIU | Chris Vinel

Bethune-Cookman travels to FIU in Week 1 to take on the Panthers. Can Florida International snap their winless streak in 2025? @BPok24 breaks down the matchup in his latest piece.@FIUFootball | #PawsUp https://t.co/V0CgxljpYK
— The League Winners (@LeagueWinnersCF) August 29, 2025

5 things to know about Bethune-Cookman football before Wildcats start 2025 season vs. FIU https://t.co/MkHQz32J83 via @dbnewsjournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

Revamped Wildcats Open Season at FIU https://t.co/GG8rug6JCU
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

First gameday of the @HCWillieSimmons era is here. 😎⌛️#PawsUp pic.twitter.com/pajuk4jZgR
— FIU Football (@FIUFootball) August 29, 2025

Isaiah Land (FAMU) reunites with Cowboys in 2025 | Patrik Walker

Isaiah Land reunites with Cowboys in 2025 https://t.co/bimvqc0RG3
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

🐍🙌🏾 https://t.co/Eidvc83HR7 pic.twitter.com/D1vYzD7REo
— 🐍 The Epicenter of Black Excellence (@Radical_Rattler) August 29, 2025

FAMU SOFTBALL ON DEMAND TEAM STORE | Get your Florida A&M Softball swag !

Get your Florida A&M Softball swag ! https://t.co/Jc5jchuVHN #FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍
— Florida A&M Softball 🥎 (@FAMU_Softball) August 28, 2025

🟧🟩🐍 It’s College Colors Day! Rattlers across the globe, let’s rep our Orange & Green with pride this FAMU FRIDAY

🟧🟩🐍 It’s College Colors Day! Rattlers across the globe, let’s rep our Orange & Green with pride this FAMU FRIDAY. No matter where you are, show the world the strength of the FAMUly! 🌍💚🧡 #CollegeColorsDay #FAMU #FAMUly #HBCU pic.twitter.com/Ypv2C4rhzU
— FAMU SBI (@FAMUSBI) August 29, 2025

Bison Men’s Soccer Clashes with Navy Friday Night

Men’s Soccer Clashes with Navy Friday Night https://t.co/GgXGFpmhPs
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

Howard Women's Soccer Holds Off American

⚽ | BISON WIN! Graduate defender Rachel Suttle nets the game winner marking her second goal of the season!

The Bison are back in action Sunday, August 31st at 1 PM when they host the Richmond Spiders in their Morgan's Message Dedication game! pic.twitter.com/UXQzcJ4N2k
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) August 28, 2025

Women's Soccer Holds Off American https://t.co/FZhZxjN3JX
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

Damon Wilson Says Morgan Showed Resiliency Last Year, Brings Preseason MEAC OPOTY & DPOTY To Face “New Challenges” In 2025 | Glenn Clark

Also ICYMI @MorganStBears @MorganStCoach appreciated his team's resiliency last season, now @MSUBearsFB brings the preseason Offensive & Defensive Players of the Year into a season that will include "new challenges..."https://t.co/nC0fPx5kAW
— Glenn Clark (@GlennClarkRadio) August 28, 2025

🐻🏈Morgan State Football has announced its team captains for the 2025 season!

Leading the Bears this year are:
🔹 LB Erick "E40" Hunter
🔶 LB Arturo Mattocks
🔹 OL Daniel Casillas Jr.
🔶 WR Joseph "JoJo" Kennerly Jr.@MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/fUBB9Haq96
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) August 25, 2025

US Open ‘breathtaking’ for Florida A&M Marching 100, HBCU alums | Jerry Bembry

US Open 'breathtaking' for Florida A&M Marching 100, HBCU alums https://t.co/kSdam9DKv7
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

🐻✈️🚌🔥The Bears are bringing the energy to Mobile, Alabama!

🏐 DOUBLEHEADER FRIDAY 🏐
🐻✈️🚌🔥The Bears are bringing the energy to Mobile, Alabama!

📍 H.O. Clemmons Arena
🌅 Morning Matchup: UAPB – 9 AM
🌙 The Nightcap: Alabama A&M – 7 PM

Two games, one mission — LET’S GO!@MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/SN6DiklPog
— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) August 29, 2025

MATCH DAY! Eagles open season at Seahawk Classic!

MATCH DAY! Eagles open season at Seahawk Classic!
🗓️Friday, August 29
🆚Virginia Tech/Lindenwood
⏰10 a.m./4:30 p.m.
📌Wilmington, N.C.@NCCUVolleyball I #EaglePride pic.twitter.com/GoXok7nkTr
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) August 29, 2025

Alabama State QB Andrew Body vs UAB 📈 | Zach McKinnell

FINAL | @UAB_FB 52, Alabama State 42

“You’re one heck of a quarterback”- #UAB HC Trent Dilfer who meets with Alabama State QB Andrew Body postgame @CBS_42 | #WinAsOne pic.twitter.com/M1EtS15ais
— Arielle Schafer (@arielle_schafer) August 29, 2025

Alabama State QB Andrew Body vs UAB 📈

▫️18/24 (75% comp)
▫️312 passing yards
▫️4 passing TDs (0 INTs)
▫️119 rushing yards (7.4 YPC)
▫️1 rushing TD https://t.co/Xq6o3RpFXR
— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) August 29, 2025

Team Statistics

Team Statistics
Game Stats	ASU	UAB
Total Yards	514	520
Pass Yards	312	247
Rushing Yards	202	273
Penalty Yards	7-44	5-40
1st Downs	26	24
3rd Downs	13-15	4-7
4th Downs	0-0	1-2
TOP	33:55	25:46

Hornets Battle in High-Scoring Season Opener at UAB https://t.co/aMntJprQD1
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

Alcorn State Drops Season Opener to Northwestern State

It's been 1,027 days, but tonight, the streak is SNAPPED!

DEMONS WIN!

Congratulations to Head Coach @BlaineMcCorkle on his first win with @NSUDemonsFB! pic.twitter.com/RvdIGyt4oJ
— Southland Conference (@SouthlandSports) August 29, 2025

Northwestern State ends three-year skid, defeats Alcorn, 20-10 https://t.co/JZUZroULnl
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

Alcorn State Drops Season Opener to Northwestern State https://t.co/aIAmeWkRHA
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

HBCU FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD - WEEK 1

HBCU FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD - WEEK 1https://t.co/tph9d9Uilu
— HBCU LEGENDS (@hbculegends) August 28, 2025

Andrew Body Returns With An Impressive 5 Touchdown Night As Bama State Falls To UAB | Kyle T. Mosley

ANDREW BODY RETURNS! Bama State QB delivers a five-touchdown performance in the loss to UAB!https://t.co/3y9etbmazt
— HBCU LEGENDS (@hbculegends) August 29, 2025

Alabama State opens coach Eddie Robinson Jr.’s fourth season with a hard-fought, 52-42 loss at UAB.

Hornets QB Andrew Body
18 of 24, 312 yards, 4 TDs
16 carries, 119 yards, TD pic.twitter.com/RP4TSbMIg5
— Opta FCS Football (@OptaAnalystFCS) August 29, 2025

TD No. 4 for Andrew Body!@BamaStateFB @ANDREWBODY_ @hbculegends pic.twitter.com/xizDA9kF92
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) August 29, 2025

Andrew Body with his 3rd TD pass! Bama State 28, UAB 17 3rd Qtr. @ANDREWBODY_ @BamaStateFB @hbculegends pic.twitter.com/BiuIQTs3fr
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) August 29, 2025

Mr. Body throws a 31-yard touchdown pass to Harrell! @ANDREWBODY_ @hbculegends pic.twitter.com/nyvOo4eY8O
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) August 29, 2025

Body tosses a touchdown strike for Bama State to regain the lead over UAB, 14-10. @ANDREWBODY_ @hbculegends pic.twitter.com/QSNaAOzfdE
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) August 29, 2025

The Return of Andrew Body! 60-yard touchdown run! Bama State 7, UAB 0. @ANDREWBODY_ @hbculegends @BamaStateFB pic.twitter.com/WXBz8ZJLyR
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) August 29, 2025

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Delaware pulls away from stubborn Delaware State to begin FBS era | Sean Greene

Delaware pulls away from stubborn Delaware State to begin FBS era https://t.co/lRkMZBEHW8 via @WDEL
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

Former NFL Star Michael Vick Loses CFB Coaching Debut as Towson Beats Norfolk State | Andrew Peters

https://t.co/pRUc1gJhdH via @BleacherReport
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 29, 2025

Let's Talk HBCUS: Ep. 4 - TSU vs North Carolina A & T :The John Merritt Classic | Mike Patton Network

Tonight, ep. 4 of Let's Talk HBCUs is here? Me and Scott Wallace have @BlueDeathValley coming in as we break down North Carolina A&T vs Tennessee State University the John Merritt Classic this Saturday!
Show starts at 8 pm cst!

YouTube: https://t.co/I0qjymxzQr #RoarCity #HBCU pic.twitter.com/eFgjwowm9F
— Mike Patton 🏈🎤🖋 (@MikePatton82) August 28, 2025

When Other HBCU Bands Try To Copy FAMU And Fail Y'all Check This Out

When Other HBCU Bands Try To Copy FAMU And Fail Y'all Check This Out
😭😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/vQe80QRohS
— I Talk Rattler Football 🐍🏈 (@RattlerPit) August 28, 2025

Spelman proudly welcomed the Class of 2029—651 first-year and six transfer students—from 37 states, three countries, and with an average GPA of 3.97.

Spelman proudly welcomed the Class of 2029—651 first-year and six transfer students—from 37 states, three countries, and with an average GPA of 3.97. About 20% are the first in their families to attend college. This record-breaking class was selected from 11,700+ applicants with… pic.twitter.com/9jwoinw6mZ
— Spelman College (@SpelmanCollege) August 28, 2025

US Open Spotlights Trailblazer Althea Gibson on 75th Anniversary of Breaking Tennis Color Barrie

On this day in 1950, Althea stepped on a US Open court and the rest is history. 💙 pic.twitter.com/xgx9M0BMfV
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 28, 2025

US Open Spotlights Trailblazer Althea Gibson on 75th Anniversary of Breaking Tennis Color Barrier

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/1Tw7MHLQZN #FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍
— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) August 28, 2025

Returning for its fifth year at the 2025 US Open, HBCU Live celebrated the culture, legacy and pride of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

The event included a performance by @FAMU_1887's “Marching 100” prior to the evening session in Arthur Ashe Stadium.… pic.twitter.com/zUJZsFHwGP
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 28, 2025

Up Next ! Florida A&M opens its season this weekend at the Hampton Invitational.

Up Next !

Florida A&M opens its season this weekend at the Hampton Invitational.

Schedule (all times Eastern):
Friday, Aug. 29 — vs. East Carolina, 10 a.m.; at Hampton, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30 — vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, noon#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp 🐍 pic.twitter.com/i5d105EpQ8
— Florida A&M Volleyball 🏐 (@FAMU_VB) August 29, 2025

Trojans Dominate Both Sides of the Ball in Season-Opening Win Over Bulldogs

Trojans Dominate Both Sides of the Ball in Season-Opening Win Over Bulldogs

🔗:https://t.co/Hk9SnM6QMQ
— VSU Athletics (@VSUsports) August 29, 2025

Gold Nuggets sweep SUNO, play host to Doane at 6 p.m. Friday

Gold Nuggets sweep SUNO, play host to Doane at 6 p.m. Friday
story: https://t.co/cR8jMSGp1e #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIAWVB #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial #TheRightWayToPlay pic.twitter.com/Q5I0sF5o8O
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) August 29, 2025

Up Next ! FAMU at UNF Cross Country Invitational Friday, August 29 at 8 am

Up Next !

FAMU at UNF Cross Country Invitational

Friday, August 29 at 8 am#FAMU | #Rattlers | #FangsUp🐍 pic.twitter.com/QFzJR5BZll
— Florida A&M Track & Field/XC (@FAMU_Track) August 28, 2025

It’s OBC Weekend, but our Rattler hoopers are grinding in Tallahassee! 🏀🐍 Help us strike like only FAMU can!

It’s OBC Weekend, but our Rattler hoopers are grinding in Tallahassee! 🏀🐍 Help us strike like only FAMU can!#FAMUBasketball #GoRattlers https://t.co/45HHpYdydv pic.twitter.com/TP6KjubnLC
— Florida A&M Men’s Basketball 🏀 (@FAMU_MBB) August 29, 2025