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Sunday, October 12, 2025

Penn State fired football head coach James Franklin following a 3-3 start to the 2025 season.

James Franklin-$8.5 million a year ($48.6 million buyout with a overall 104-45 record)Had a 24-15 overall record and 11-13 in SEC @ Vanderbilt.
Mark Stoops-$9 million a year ($37.7 million Buyout with a overall 77-73 record 36-62 SEC record)
— Steven Collier (@Steverc1572) October 12, 2025

🚨BREAKING: James Franklin will make over 20 THOUSAND DOLLARS PER DAY from Penn State for the next six years.

• Per minute: $15
• Per hour: $913
• Per day: $21,917
• Per week: $153,846
• Per month: $666,666

The greatest gig in the world. Getting fired as a head coach.

👀 pic.twitter.com/TeQHPaC1d9
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 12, 2025

We’re only halfway through the 2025 regular season, and it’s clear we’re headed to a full-on CFB coaching carousel bloodletting.

By year’s end, the combined cost of those buyouts could well exceed $200 million.

Supposed institutions of “higher learning” have managed to… pic.twitter.com/R1y8jMVPQP
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 12, 2025

Alcorn State, Southern, and Florida A&M have a combined 3-14 overall record (1-14 vs Division I opponents) after Week 7 | Zach McKinnell

Alcorn State, Southern, and Florida A&M have a combined 3-14 overall record (1-14 vs Division I opponents) after Week 7

I have a feeling there are going to be some major coaching changes in the SWAC over the next few months
— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) October 12, 2025

HBCU FOOTBALL RUNDOWN: KINGS OF THE SWAC EAST, MEAC'S BEST, POWER RANKINGS, SCOREBOARD - WEEK 7 | Kyle T. Mosley

HBCU FOOTBALL RUNDOWN: KINGS OF THE SWAC EAST, MEAC'S BEST, POWER RANKINGS, SCOREBOARD - WEEK 7@hbculegends | #SWAC | #MEAC | #SIAC | #CIAA https://t.co/6gvUb7xYYC
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) October 12, 2025

Southern gets dominated by Bethune-Cookman | Kevin Batiste

The best way to describe the current state of #Southern football is with Dwayne Johnson's wrestling finisher...

And I'm not talking about the People's Elbow.

A recap of yesterday's domination in Daytona Beach. @WAFB https://t.co/U3SPUdTTbl
— Kevin Batiste (@KBatisteJr) October 12, 2025

I asked Terrence Graves if he felt like #Southern was prepared to play before getting blown out by Bethune-Cookman... Kevin Batiste

I asked Terrence Graves if he felt like #Southern was prepared to play before getting blown out by Bethune-Cookman...

Quick reminder: This game was fresh off a bye week. pic.twitter.com/ppaOoez2WI
— Kevin Batiste (@KBatisteJr) October 12, 2025

🔥🐅 World Famed Halftime Performance | GSU vs. Texas Southern University | Homecoming 2025

🔥🐅 World Famed Halftime Performance | GSU vs. Texas Southern University ... https://t.co/Lv4ua4Mf3b via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 12, 2025

1st-half defensive streak continues; NAIA No. 20 Gold Rush win 5-0

1st-half defensive streak continues; #NAIASoccer No. 20 Gold Rush win 5-0
story: https://t.co/QlWJCs5bLH #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial #TheRightWayToPlay pic.twitter.com/IGJ9VreTrK
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) October 12, 2025

Gold Nuggets win, still unscored on through 6 conference games

Gold Nuggets win, still unscored on through 6 conference games
story: https://t.co/m37f7Vt8L8 #TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIASoccer #HBCU #XULA #XULACentennial #TheRightWayToPlay pic.twitter.com/su0tucrxOK
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) October 12, 2025

FB | Due to field conditions and student-athlete safety concerns, Kentucky State vs Franklin Pierce have mutually agreed not to travel to Puerto Rico for the Oct. 18 game.

FB | Due to field conditions and student-athlete safety concerns, Kentucky State vs Franklin Pierce have mutually agreed not to travel to Puerto Rico for the Oct. 18 game.

The matchup will now be played in Rindge, New Hampshire, on Friday, Oct. 17th at 7:00 p.m. #KSUFB pic.twitter.com/0TyisXk5c1
— KSU Thorobreds (@KYSUAthletics) October 12, 2025

SWAC Football Final Scores Week Seven

SWAC Football Final Scores Week Seven https://t.co/7lYN6244qq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 12, 2025

FSU football, FAMU football struggles leave devoted fans questioning direction of programs | Jim Henry

Football struggles at FSU, FAMU leave devoted fans questioning direction of programs https://t.co/RLROIn1Ale
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 12, 2025

How FAMU football's second quarter meltdown snowballed in blowout loss vs North Carolina Central | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football was doomed by turnovers, and North Carolina Central’s offense in today’s HBCU matchup at Bragg. 🏈

How it went down.

Quotes will be added after the press conference: https://t.co/tvQgfnDPoa
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) October 11, 2025

Opinion: FAMU athletic teams need transformative financial giving to become sustainable | Tommy Mitchell Sr.

Opinion: FAMU athletic teams need transformative financial giving to become sustainable | Opinion https://t.co/A0NglZ6OOT
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 12, 2025

FAMU football's James Colzie 'extremely' frustrated with lack of progress as season tailspins | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football's James Colzie 'extremely' frustrated with lack of progress as season tailspins https://t.co/DBOez65BfN
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) October 12, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

DOMINATION in the BLUFF 😤💛 Homecoming handled, fans LIT, alumni smiling 😎🔥

DOMINATION in the BLUFF 😤💛
Homecoming handled, fans LIT, alumni smiling 😎🔥#1TEAM1ROAR🦁 pic.twitter.com/FbjHdSM4rR
— 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 🏈 (@UAPBLionsFB) October 11, 2025

Lady Tigers Win Fourth Straight, Take Down LeMoyne-Owen

https://t.co/9j7NETZF0u
— Savannah State University Athletics (@SavStateTigers) October 11, 2025

Join us in welcoming Coach Toby Cornejo to PVAMU Baseball! ⚾️

PVAMUBSB: 💜💛 Welcome to The Hill! 💛💜

Join us in welcoming Coach Toby Cornejo to PVAMU Baseball! ⚾️

A proven leader and program builder, Coach Cornejo brings championship experience and player development success to Panther Nation! 🐾#PVBaseball | #TheHill | #PVProud pic.twitter.com/c6vTcai0j3
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) October 12, 2025

HOMECOMING W ... 🦁🔥

HOMECOMING W ... 🦁🔥 #goLions | #WeRoar pic.twitter.com/OcqLlr42Ra
— Langston Athletics (@LangstonSports) October 11, 2025

Jackson State Wins Homecoming Thriller Over Alabama State; Seizes Control Of SWAC East Division! | Kyle T. Mosley

All buzz…No Sting 😏#GuardTheeYard #TheeILove pic.twitter.com/xKio7jfTjk
— Jackson State Football (@gojsutigersfb) October 11, 2025

Jackson State Wins Homecoming Thriller Over Alabama State; Seizes Control Of SWAC East Division!@gojsutigersfb @BamaStateFB @hbculegends @ktmoze https://t.co/mzhrAGP4Po
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) October 12, 2025

44,000 attendance for Jackson State Homecoming game against Alabama State
🎥 Lavarce pic.twitter.com/gAyU9b7g7u
— HBCU Premier Sports & More (@HBCUSports1) October 11, 2025

Fayetteville State Defense Dominates in 38–14 Win Over Livingstone

Fayetteville State Defense Dominates in 38–14 Win Over Livingstone https://t.co/MLSbNRfYtf
— FSU Broncos (@FSUBroncos) October 11, 2025

North Carolina Central vs FAMU Post Game October 11, 2025 | Fangs Up Podcast

North Carolina Central vs FAMU Post Game October 11, 2025 https://t.co/G98UGnTdXl via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 12, 2025

Jackson State Marching Band Halftime vs Alabama State - Homecoming 2025 | ShowtimeWeb

Jackson State Marching Band Halftime vs Alabama State - Homecoming 2025 https://t.co/WoYDAmB8fU via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 12, 2025

"Zero Quarter" Jackson State vs Alabama State - JSU Homecoming 2025 https://t.co/Bwwg7diz5v via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 12, 2025

"5th Quarter" Jackson State vs Alabama State - JSU Homecoming 2025 https://t.co/zBAUlrvAcf via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 12, 2025

Jackson State Homecoming Parade 2025 https://t.co/paqbLpYh4D via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 12, 2025

Alabama State Marching Band Halftime vs Jackson State | ShowtimeWeb

Alabama State Marching Band Halftime vs Jackson State https://t.co/nlq9pSDRs6 via @YouTube
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 12, 2025

Mississippi Valley State Volleyball Preview vs. Alabama State

https://t.co/wkTUnufu2G
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) October 11, 2025

HBCU Power 5 Rankings – Week 7 | Kyle T. Mosley

HBCU POWER 5 RANKINGS - WEEK 7@UrbanSportS_Ray | @HBCUPass | @runtheyard | @HBCULegends https://t.co/djhPVzxMAI
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) October 10, 2025