🏈 Jackson State and Alcorn State football have been selected to play in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta over the next three seasons

🏈 Jackson State and Alcorn State football have been selected to play in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta over the next three seasons

JSU will face Norfolk State in 2028

Alcorn State will play South Carolina Stat in 2029 pic.twitter.com/MMzulka7UA

— David Edelstein 🌐 (@davidzedelstein) July 30, 2026

Cross Country releases its 2026 slate

Cross Country releases its 2026 slate. The men look to defend their title while the women seek to continue gaining ground. #FeartheClaws #WhereWinnersThrive #HardWorkPaysOff #GoForthInspired pic.twitter.com/kPuZaYYCss

— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) July 30, 2026

Alabama State football isn't concerned with outside noise ahead of 2026 | Jaeden Day

Alabama State football isn't concerned with outside noise ahead of 2026 https://t.co/3VDDWdrsZf

— Advertiser Sports (@mgmsports) July 30, 2026

FAMU football's biggest position battles entering 2026 training camp | Gerald Thomas III

It’s the night before training camp. The calm before the STRIKE if you will.

Here are FAMU’s most intriguing position battles entering camp, leaving head coach Quinn Gray Sr. with some depth chart decisions to make. 🏈 https://t.co/DfpDpnicnc

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 30, 2026

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩

𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩#𝐃𝐚𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞https://t.co/PzBoeRFfHV

— Alabama A&M Athletics (@_AAMUAthletics) July 30, 2026

Ep 841, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab |

Ep 841, Dr. Cavil's Inside the HBCU Sports Lab https://t.co/k2LvxEBnDA via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2026

From the Bayou Classic to the Orange Blossom Classic, every confirmed 2026 HBCU football classic is in one place—and updated weekly. 👀

🏈 HBCU football classic season is loading.

From the Bayou Classic to the Orange Blossom Classic, every confirmed 2026 HBCU football classic is in one place—and updated weekly. 👀

📅 Full schedule: https://t.co/50kWfsYZAW#HBCULifestyle #HBCUFootball #HBCUClassics pic.twitter.com/s2ueZ1i4G3

— HBCU Lifestyle (@HBCU_Lifestyle) July 30, 2026

South Florida Flow | Fangs Up Podcast

South Florida Flow https://t.co/FvXj4q4qXN via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2026

Rattlers Open Camp on Friday Under Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.

Rattlers Open Camp on Friday Under Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/PkaJMtOIQW#RestoreTheStrike x #ALLIN

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 30, 2026

Competing with purpose. Achieving with excellence.

Congratulations to our Academic All-Stars! 🐍📚#RestoreTheStrike X #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/TVD8UFn7GP

— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) July 27, 2026

FAMU Marching 100 | USA Today Readers' Choice Awards official ranking of the top 10 winning bands will be revealed on August 26, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET | 1-20 Active Nominees

Public voting runs daily until August 17, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. ET on the USA Today Readers' Choice Awards page.  Active Nominees: The 20 Contenders on the active 2026 leaderboard include groups like the University of Illinois Marching Illini, Penn State Blue Band, Ohio State Marching Band, Western Carolina Pride of the Mountains Band, Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, Southern University Human Jukebox, Florida A&M University Marching 100, and North Carolina A&T State University Blue and Gold Marching Machine.

VOTE HERE FOR THE BEST MARCHING BAND: LINK | What is the Best College Marching Band for 2026? You must vote DAILY for band to remain competitive in the rankings!!!

 

 

Best College Marching Band Leaderboard - July 30, 2026

• 1. Western Carolina Pride of the Mountains Marching Band
• 2. University of Illinois Marching Illini
• 3. James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes
• 4. Ohio University Marching 110 Band
• 5. Auburn University Marching Band
• 6. Penn State Blue Band
• 7. University of Minnesota The Pride of Minnesota Band
• 8. Southern University Human Jukebox
• 9. Ohio State
• 10. Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South
• • 11. Missouri State Pride Marching Band
  • 12. Georgia The Red Coat Marching Band
  • 13. University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Band
  • 14. Florida A&M University Incomparable Marching 100
  • 15. Purdue
  • 16. North Carolina A&T State University BGMM
  • 17. Texas A&M
  • 18. University of Michigan Marching Band
  • 19. University of Texas
  • 20. Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band

"Choosing FAMU changed my life. I rediscovered my purpose, built lifelong friendships and proved no dream has an expiration date

"Choosing FAMU changed my life. I rediscovered my purpose, built lifelong friendships and proved no dream has an expiration date. As I pursue physical therapy, I'll always be proud to say I'm a Rattler." Kyra Smylie, Health Sciences, Pre-Physical Therapy, c/o Summer 2026 🎓🐍🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/ZU5vUBeGnY

— Florida A&M University (@FAMU_1887) July 28, 2026

Texas Southern Legend Bert Askson Dies at 80 | Kyle T. Mosley

Bert Askson started in the first Space City Classic. Played offense and defense at Texas Southern. Reached the NFL as the 340th pick. Came back to support the Tigers at sports events. He died July 24 at 80.

TSU never put him in its Sports Hall of Fame. Ralph Cooper: "They… pic.twitter.com/hQN6HTcpih

— Kyle T. Mosley (@KyleTMosley) July 30, 2026

LIVE: DAY 1 IS HERE! Alabama A&M Football Opens Fall Camp | Bulldog Total Access

🔴 LIVE: DAY 1 IS HERE! Alabama A&M Football Opens Fall Camp | Bulldog To... https://t.co/bEmvjv69At via @YouTube

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2026

Alcorn State partners with BSN for new online gear shop |Tommy West

Alcorn State partners with BSN for new online gear shop https://t.co/IPKpv9APCZ

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 30, 2026

Mississippi HBCU Professor’s AI ‘Trap’ Catches Nearly Entire Class Submitting Chatbot-Generated Answers Amid Higher Education Concerns |

Mississippi HBCU Professor’s AI ‘Trap’ Catches Nearly Entire Class Submitting Chatbot-Generated Answers Amid Higher Education Concerns https://t.co/iNyUXCtvPc

— AfroTech (@AfroTech) July 30, 2026

How Former Cowboys QB's Arrival Left Falcons Little Time for Introductions | Gerald Thomas III

For @FalconsSI 🏈: The Atlanta Falcons’ first day of training camp fiasco led them to turn to Cooper Rush for one of the quarterback spots. The surprise signing left no time for a “get to know you” period. https://t.co/kuBgOCiPqE

— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) July 30, 2026

Tracking Travis Hunter as the Jaguars plot out their use of WR/CB | Garry Smits

Tracking Travis Hunter as the Jaguars plot out their use of WR/CB https://t.co/KmrVY4jlVJ via @jaxdotcom

— Gsmitter (@gsmitter) July 30, 2026

Which NFL Team Has the Most Hall of Famers? | Craig Ellenport

With the Pro Football Hall of Fame set to enshrine its Class of 2026, Athlon Sports lists the teams with the most members in history. https://t.co/HrXBgEq3BE

— Athlon Sports (@AthlonSports) July 30, 2026

Howard University readmits more than 200 students after enrollment backlash | Bolarinwa Oladeji

Howard University says more than 200 incoming students have been reinstated after last week's mass unenrollment left hundreds scrambling before the fall semester.

Read more #OnTheGriohttps://t.co/BH4TEOySOQ

— theGrio.com (@theGrio) July 30, 2026

Can Tennessee State football improve on 2-10 season in 2025? Three storylines for 2026 | Mike Organ

Can Tennessee State football improve on 2-10 season in 2025? Three storylines for 2026 https://t.co/HZot2kVvq7

— Tennessean (@Tennessean) July 30, 2026

Morgan State Football Opens Preseason Training in Prep for Aug. 29 Opener

𝗜𝗧'𝗦. 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘. 🐻🏈⛺️🔥

The wait is over. The grind begins Wednesday as @MSUBearsFB opens preseason camp at Hughes Stadium🏟️

▶️ https://t.co/D3FfwBhYJC

Every rep. Every drill. Every day.
The road to 📆Aug. 29 starts NOW.@MEACSports | @UnderArmour #GoBears🔷🔶 pic.twitter.com/2ZGV6VYvu8

— Morgan State Bears (@MorganStBears) July 28, 2026

TSU HOF Class of 2026: Dominique Ward-Johnson — Women’s Track & Field

TSU HOF Class of 2026: Dominique Ward-Johnson — Women’s Track & Fieldhttps://t.co/fhikuUacZL

— Tennessee State Athletics (@TSU_Tigers) July 30, 2026

LeBron James and ESPN are close to a deal to produce a Last Dance-style documentary on his career

LeBron James and ESPN are close to a deal to produce a Last Dance-style documentary on his career.

NBA crews have filmed him since he was a rookie, including never-before-seen footage.

via @TheAthletic pic.twitter.com/Zc9XRVEV7H

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 30, 2026

LeBron James and ESPN are closing in on an agreement for a behind-the-scenes documentary series that will be similar to Michael Jordan’s “The Last Dance,” according to industry sources.

One of the sources described the talks as being at the “one-yard line.” pic.twitter.com/pSEaQN03aZ

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 30, 2026

Bowie State University Launches 1st Ph.D. In Nursing Education At An HBCU | Ashlei Stevens

One of the nation’s first doctoral programs in Nursing Education at a historically Black college and university (HBCU) has just launched at Bowie State University. The public university will welcome... https://t.co/PDaIWc34p3

— Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) July 30, 2026

Coaches Corner: Trei Oliver (North Carolina Central Head Coach) Interview | The Bluebloods

🎧NEW EPISODE🎧

North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver (@CoachTOliver) joins the show to discuss all things NCCU football!

📺: https://t.co/jGMT79meVZ

Presented by: @FanDuel @The__Bluebloods | @BleavNetwork | @NCCUAthletics pic.twitter.com/3mEJrMSlwk

— Zach McKinnell (@zachmckinnell) July 29, 2026