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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Lincoln University's ribbon-cutting for its newly-constructed, $45.5-million campus building was a homecoming of sorts

Lincoln University's ribbon-cutting for its newly-constructed, $45.5-million campus building was a homecoming of sorts. #JCMO #MidMo https://t.co/4qZUs7tsqQ
— Jefferson City News Tribune (@NewsTribune) August 5, 2026

Today, your South Carolina State Football Bulldogs had the incredible honor of hearing from a true Bulldog icon—Coach Willie Jeffries

#GoDogs

💎 GEMS OF GREATNESS 💎

Today, your South Carolina State Football Bulldogs had the incredible honor of hearing from a true Bulldog icon—Coach Willie Jeffries.

A pioneer. A legend. A champion.

Coach Jeffries reminded our Bulldogs that wearing the garnet and navy is… pic.twitter.com/U1oNDeNfF5
— South Carolina State Football (@SCState_Fb) August 5, 2026

Reserve your tickets to the 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜 today!

🇺🇸 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 🎖️

Reserve your tickets to the 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜 today!
➡️ https://t.co/0wocNaX18b @SkegeeFootball @MyTUAthletics @uwa_football @UWAAthletics pic.twitter.com/xNl4eMK1wV
— Red Tails Classic (@RedTailsClassic) August 5, 2026

How FAMU football began forging identity in first full-pad practice | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU faced its “necessary evil” of training camp today: Full pads.

It could help the Rattlers establish an identity entering the 2026 football season under first-year head coach Quinn Gray Sr. 🏈 https://t.co/10HLhWJ7h8
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) August 5, 2026

🐍 Single game tickets for 2026 FAMU Football are ON SALE NOW! 🐍

🐍 Single game tickets for 2026 FAMU Football are ON SALE NOW! 🐍

Aug. 29 vs. Albany State
Sep. 19 vs. Tenn. State
Sep. 26 vs. AAMU
Oct. 24 vs. UAPB (Homecoming)
Oct. 31 vs. Southern
Nov. 14 vs. MVSUhttps://t.co/uEbDd9d4Eg #FangsUp x #RestoreTheStrike x #AllIn pic.twitter.com/jUg3wbfpKl
— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) August 5, 2026

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to 2027 Faith Etienne for committing to Howard University‼️🦬

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to 2027 Faith Etienne for committing to Howard University‼️🦬 pic.twitter.com/qG2dq0RD3d
— Just Play Elite Lady P32 (@JPElite_Girls) August 5, 2026

Sights and sounds of WSSU's first football practice | John Dell

Sights and sounds of WSSU's first football practice https://t.co/KUJwKKx3QS via @JournalNow
— John Dell (@johndellWSJ) August 5, 2026

Former Norfolk State football great, NFL receiver Ray Jarvis dies at 77 | Trevyn Gray

Former Norfolk State football great, NFL receiver Ray Jarvis dies at 77: https://t.co/ENjCJ3aVAn
— Daily Press (@Daily_Press) August 5, 2026

Albany State football adopts Dougherty County elementary schools ahead of 2026 season | Aaron Meaux

https://t.co/Q0hh5NBcKk
— Albany State Football (@ASUGoldenRamFB) August 5, 2026

Looking at the RB position for Alabama State football ahead of 2026 | Jaeden Day

Looking at the RB position for Alabama State football ahead of 2026 https://t.co/oAJgdjEIYO
— MontgomeryAdvertiser (@MGMAdvertiser) August 5, 2026

Celebration Bowl 2026 sleepers: 4 HBCU football underdogs to watch

Celebration Bowl 2026 sleepers: 4 HBCU football underdogs to watch https://t.co/4NKa7WOXFp
— HBCU News & Sports (@sports_hbcu) August 5, 2026

Quinn Gray on first full pads day ahead of FAMU football scrimmage | Gerald Thomas III

Quinn Gray on first full pads day ahead of FAMU football scrimmage https://t.co/pDoywMKmdJ
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 5, 2026

Another age-based eligibility lawsuit has been filed, this time in Georgia | Pete Nakos

Another age-based eligibility lawsuit has been filed, this time in Georgia. Among the plaintiffs listed are Jamichael Stillwell and Chauncey Wiggins, who are currently in the transfer portal. https://t.co/uOWMfDRMry https://t.co/7OnKTJvaWA pic.twitter.com/WKmHPCTbM1
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos) July 13, 2026

Can Mickey Joseph & Grambling State Win The SWAC West in 2026? | Full Preview

Can Mickey Joseph & Grambling State Win The SWAC West in 2026? | Full Previewhttps://t.co/yi5OiqJ5nT
— SWACTalk (@swactalk76) August 5, 2026

Eagles Announce 2026 Cross Country Schedule

The Eagles' men and women will run at the WakeMed Soccer Park course in Cary, N.C., three times this season, including the MEAC Championships! @NCCUTrack_Field #EaglePride

Story: https://t.co/R74r62JxAW pic.twitter.com/G2t2uado7N
— NCCU Athletics (@NCCUAthletics) August 5, 2026

Top 25 Returning FCS Tight Ends In 2026 | Sam Herder

Top 25 Returning #FCS Tight Ends In 2026https://t.co/mZT8RhrrfN
— Sam Herder (@SamHerderFCS) August 5, 2026

FAMU football DE Antonio Camon says Dark Cloud Defense will return | Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football DE Antonio Camon says Dark Cloud Defense will return https://t.co/6lDTNVDvVR
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) August 5, 2026

MVSU Announces 2026 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Schedule

https://t.co/xVZixudM3W
— Mississippi Valley State Athletics (@MVSUDevilSports) August 5, 2026

Academic Champions: Wiley University tops HBCUAC with 153 Honor Roll

Academic Champions! We lead the @HBCUAC with 153 Commissioner's Honor Roll recipients. Our athletes maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA while competing. Thirty posted a 4.0.https://t.co/TeUc0Kxkta #FeartheClaws #WhereWinnersThrive #GoForthInspired pic.twitter.com/1cM3giMQGQ
— Wiley Athletics (@WileyAthletics) August 5, 2026

The first sport of the year gets underway tonight with an exhibition at Louisiana Tech!

The first sport of the year gets underway tonight with an exhibition at Louisiana Tech! @gsutigers_wsoc | #GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯 https://t.co/Q1iJ3Qm8HP
— Grambling State Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) August 5, 2026

Southern football transfer Ronnie Crosby is no longer with the team | Toyloy Brown III

Southern football transfer Ronnie Crosby is no longer with the team.

More on the SEC product's departure ⬇️https://t.co/mgef47DCu2
— Toyloy Brown III (@TJ3rd_) August 5, 2026

First day in pads for #Southern and OL coach Donald Penn was on 1⃣! pic.twitter.com/90igZKenic
— Kevin Batiste (@KBatisteJr) August 5, 2026

B-CU Cross Country Releases 2026 Schedule

B-CU Cross Country Releases 2026 Schedule https://t.co/Nvu6mfVM17
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 5, 2026

MEAC Announces 2026 Football Schedule Across ESPN Networks

MEAC Announces 2026 Football Schedule Across ESPN Networks https://t.co/zmwxVXdUmY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) August 5, 2026

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 | Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band

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!!!

Marching Band Leaderboard - August 5, 2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Lincoln Men's Soccer Ranked #16 in National Preseason Poll

BREAKING: @lumo_msoc Picked #16 in the USC Division II National Preseason Poll! https://t.co/xmCIxS47Hp #glvcmsoc #GBT
— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) August 4, 2026