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HBCU AD accused of sexual assault

3 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

HOUSTON – An HBCU athletics official has been placed on leave after serious allegations surfaced this week. Dr. Kevin Granger, the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Texas Southern University, is facing a sexual assault accusation. A university staff member made the claim in a lawsuit filed by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee’s law firm. The HBCU administrator is accused of asking vulgar, graphic questions and inappropriately touching the staff member. KHOU 11 first reported the details.
NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth gets love from Stephen A

4 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

Winston-Salem State University alumni pride was on full display during ESPN’s First Take on Monday, as Stephen A. Smith delivered a heartfelt congratulations to fellow HBCU graduate Rajah Caruth. Caruth made history over the weekend by winning his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race of the 2025 season at Nashville Superspeedway on Friday, May 30—securing a playoff spot in the process.
HBCU Football Revisited: 2000 Celebration Bowl Champion

4 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

The Celebration Bowl didn’t officially kick off until 2015, but the rivalry between the MEAC and SWAC runs deep in modern HBCU football history. This article is the first in a series that will explore a compelling hypothetical: what if the champions of the MEAC and SWAC had played each other every year from 2000 through 2014, just as they do now in Atlanta each December?
HBCU track power rising picks up honors, transfers

4 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

HBCU powerhouse Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is celebrating a historic postseason after capturing the 2025 CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship. The Rams’ momentum continued on the national stage, with multiple honors for both athletes and coaches, further cementing WSSU’s rise in HBCU track and field. At the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships in Pueblo, Colorado, WSSU athletes Charnessa Reid and Brianna Benloss delivered standout performances.
HBCU football season opener returns to ABC Primetime

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

The 2025 MEAC/SWAC Challenge is bringing HBCU football back under the bright lights of primetime cable, as ABC gets set to nationally broadcast the season opener. This year’s clash between the MEAC and SWAC won’t just kick off the HBCU football season. It’ll do so on one of the biggest stages in sports television.
Legendary HBCU gets exclusive Air Jordan 4

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Howard University is once again making waves in the sneaker world. Jordan Brand has unveiled a stunning Player Exclusive (PE) Air Jordan 4, crafted exclusively for the Bison’s athletic program. This release not only showcases the university’s rich heritage but also solidifies its status as a trailblazer among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The Air Jordan 4 “Howard University” PE is a masterclass in design.
DeSean Jackson, Clinton Portis hype for first Mega Camp

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Delaware State is looking to flip the East Coast recruiting scene on its head. Former NFL stars DeSean Jackson and Clinton Portis are turning up the heat as they gear up to host their first-ever HBCU Mega Camp at Alumni Stadium on June 7—and they’re not just promising drills and daps. They’re promising scholarships. “Mega Camp, all high schoolers, all ballers,” Jackson said in a recent video from the DSU field.
Historic HBCU Classic gets national ESPN audience

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

The Orange Blossom Classic is getting a prime-time glow-up. First reported by HBCU Legends, the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic featuring Florida A&M (FAMU) and Howard University is shifting to a later kickoff and locking in a national stage on ESPNU. The matchup — a 2023 Celebration Bowl rematch — will now air on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 4:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM ET, leading directly into a college football juggernaut: LSU vs. Clemson at 6:30 PM CT / 7:30 PM ET. That’s major.
Historic HBCU set to play first-ever night game

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Tuskegee University is about to flip the switch on history. On Saturday, September 6, the Golden Tigers will host their first-ever home night football game under the lights at Cleve L. Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, facing off against HBCU conference rival Central State. But this isn’t just a game. It’s the fulfillment of a 99-year-old dream. Back in 1926, legendary Tuskegee coach Cleve Abbott—yes, the man the stadium is named after—first proposed lighting the field for night games.
HBCU partners with 24/7 Sports for historic recruiting opportunity

1 week ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

HBCU football is leveling up, and Jackson State is leading the charge. In a landmark move, Jackson State University has partnered with 24/7 Sports to host the largest HBCU Mega Camp in the country. Set to take place at the legendary Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, this isn’t just another offseason event — it’s a statement. So, what is a “Mega Camp”? Think of it as a recruiting showcase on steroids.