A Lawsuit Says Missouri Squeezed a Land-Grant HBCU. More Suits Might Follow | Jasper J. Smith

Lincoln University students and alumni say the state of Missouri intentionally underfunded its land-grant HBCU. Now, they’re suing for $549 million to recover decades of owed funds. https://t.co/co81IJzLBc

— Jasper J. Smith (@JasperJSmith_) October 7, 2026

A new era for Savannah State Athletics begins at Ted Wright Stadium. Join us tomorrow, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. as SSU makes a historic announcement marking the largest investment in Tiger Athletics history

Tomorrow, Tiger Nation. 🐅 A new era for Savannah State Athletics begins at Ted Wright Stadium. Join us tomorrow, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. as SSU makes a historic announcement marking the largest investment in Tiger Athletics history. You’ll want to be there for this one! 💙🧡 https://t.co/55rZCXPXeA

— Savannah State (@savannahstate) October 7, 2026

A historic investment in WVSU! 🌱

A historic investment in WVSU! 🌱 WVSU has received a $26.5 million USDA grant—the largest competitive grant in University history—to help build the WVSU Agriculture Complex, advancing agricultural education and research. https://t.co/OZtHCLkGEs

— West Virginia State University (@WVStateU) October 7, 2026

FCS Prospects Who Boosted Their 2027 NFL Draft Stock In Week 5 |

FCS Prospects Who Boosted Their 2027 NFL Draft Stock In Week 5 https://t.co/zlpuA0ZQfS

— FCS Football Central (@The__Bluebloods) October 7, 2026

Happy birthday to a Southern legend!

Happy birthday to a Southern legend! Today, we celebrate Coach Pete Richardson, who led the Jaguars to five SWAC championships, four Black college national championships and four Heritage Bowl titles during his 17 seasons on the Bluff. Happy birthday, Coach! #WeAreSouthern https://t.co/XQhSEHyaNe

— Southern University (@SouthernU_BR) October 7, 2026

Dehama Makes 15 Saves, But LU Falls to UMSL

RECAP: Dehama Makes 15 Saves, but @lumo_wsoc Falls to UMSL - https://t.co/91SM3EmG7Q #glvcwsoc

— Lincoln University (Missouri) Athletics (@GoBlueTigers) October 8, 2026

That’s a wrap for SWAC Basketball Media Day ✅ Next up? 🏀 Season

That’s a wrap for SWAC Basketball Media Day ✅ Next up? 🏀 Season #SWACMD | #SWACBSKB | #BuildingChampionsForLife https://t.co/Rnl1Y1vwgW

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) October 8, 2026

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟴-𝟭𝟰) 🏈 🎥

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟴-𝟭𝟰) 🏈 🎥 ⬇️ – SIAC Network – ESPN+ #SIAC | #SIACFB | #LeadersRiseHere https://t.co/xYVELZW1dZ

— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) October 7, 2026

W-⚽️ | FINAL ‼️ WVSU 1, FROSTBURG ST 1

W-⚽️ | FINAL ‼️ WVSU 1, FROSTBURG ST 1 🟡 R. Okoro (78' ) #GoState 🐝 https://t.co/Y5SHbwI0Pz

— WVSU Athletics (@wvsuathletics) October 8, 2026

VB | Rams Host Livingstone for CIAA Showdown on Greek Night

VB | Rams Host Livingstone for CIAA Showdown on Greek Night #RestoreTheStandard x #GoRams https://t.co/YNXZ4Yb9Gp

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) October 8, 2026

Our @PFN365 highest-graded FCS safeties through 5 weeks | Cam Mellor

Our @PFN365 highest-graded FCS safeties through 5 weeks: Joshua Tarver, Furman: 95.1 Jackson Stone, New Hampshire: 94.7 Jace Williamson, Marist: 91.7 Mar Mar Evans, Lamar: 91.5 JoJo Garcia, Stony Brook: 90.0 Omari Philyaw, Tennessee Tech: 89.9 Cyler Christmas, SE Missouri State: 89.4 Taki Uluilakepa, Montana State: 88.4 Nigel Lucas, Gardner-Webb: 88.2 Hayden John, UC Davis: 87.8 Marqwae Willis, Hampton: 87.6 Jack Donahoe, Harvard: 87.4 Bryce Smith, Eastern Washington: 86.9 Braylon Peebles, Furman: 86.8 Jabin Ford, South Carolina State: 86.6 📸: @TheJoshuaTarver

— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) October 8, 2026

Florida A&M rolls to 3-0 sweep against Bethune-Cookman

Florida A&M rolls to 3-0 sweep against Bethune-Cookman Read more ➡️ https://t.co/VMzNbwerAO #FangsUp | #FAMUly

— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 8, 2026

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟴-𝟭𝟰) 🏐 🎥

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 (𝗢𝗖𝗧. 𝟴-𝟭𝟰) 🏐 🎥 ⬇️ – SIAC Network – Team 1 Sports – SWAC TV #SIAC | #SIACWVB | #LeadersRiseHere https://t.co/0cE6FUcZmH

— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) October 7, 2026

Rainn Sheppard has been named the CIAA Female Performer of the Week for the second time this cross country season!

𝗧𝗪𝗢-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗘. 🏆🐏 Rainn Sheppard has been named the CIAA Female Performer of the Week for the second time this cross country season! Another week. Another honor. Another reminder of what she brings to the course. 🏃🏾‍♀️🔥 #RamsTakeCharge x #GoRams https://t.co/tDjsY9YnSf

— WSSU Athletics (@WSSU_Athletics) October 7, 2026

🥎 POSTPONED | Tomorrow's softball game against St. John's River State has been postponed.

🥎 POSTPONED | Tomorrow's softball game against St. John's River State has been postponed. Updates on a makeup date will be shared as soon as they're available. #FangsUp | #FAMUly https://t.co/n9G12BVSSM

— Florida A&M Athletics (@FAMUAthletics) October 7, 2026

Scary hours as @FAMU_MBB preps for a new season 🐍

Scary hours as @FAMU_MBB preps for a new season 🐍 #SWACMD | #SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife https://t.co/lybUlWmIRs

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) October 7, 2026

@MVSUAthletics Men’s Basketball locked in for a new season 🏀

@MVSUAthletics Men’s Basketball locked in for a new season 🏀 #SWACMD | #SWACMBB | #BuildingChampionsForLife https://t.co/RfCfbnm6IR

— Southwestern Athletic Conference (@theswac) October 7, 2026

Broncos Picked Second in 2026-27 CIAA Women's Basketball Preseason Poll

Broncos Picked Second in 2026-27 CIAA Women's Basketball Preseason Poll https://t.co/urjmSZl0uj

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 7, 2026

The Lady Vols' full schedule for next season has been released, which includes game with alum Coach Bridgette Gordon, FAMU Women Basketball

Lady Vols basketball schedule with tipoff times, TV set for 2026-27 season https://t.co/bPeV50zXNK via @YahooSports

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 7, 2026

Norfolk State prepares for homecoming after loss to Robert Morris | Craig Loper

Norfolk State prepares for homecoming after loss to Robert Morris https://t.co/uKde61JIHJ

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 7, 2026

This Week in MEAC Volleyball: Conference Play Continues With Eight Midweek and Weekend Matchups

This Week in MEAC Volleyball: Conference Play Continues With Eight Midweek and Weekend Matchups https://t.co/wpUUThNiIb

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 7, 2026

Mo Carter | SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland informed me that more than 200,000 viewers watched the slate of college football games that aired on SWAC TV last week (Oct. 3rd, 2026).

SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland informed me that more than 200,000 viewers watched the slate of college football games that aired on SWAC TV last week (Oct. 3rd, 2026). About 5.5 million minutes were watched LIVE (not including on-demand views). #SWACTV @theswac https://t.co/A5dmYDxgR6

— Mo Carter (@MoCarterFOX54) October 7, 2026

Alcorn State Athletics Announces Construction of New On-Campus Tennis Facility

Alcorn State Athletics Announces Construction of New On-Campus Tennis Facility https://t.co/yobiqiOe2S

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 7, 2026

HBCU GO Sets 2027 SWAC Basketball Schedule

HBCU GO Sets 2027 SWAC Basketball Schedule https://t.co/USF1wqCpKi

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 7, 2026

How Southern’s Marshall Faulk plans to address special teams issues vs. Prairie View | Toyloy Brown III

How Southern’s Marshall Faulk plans to address special teams issues vs. Prairie View https://t.co/wsFwolZy4q via @theadvocatebr

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) October 7, 2026