SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC FOOTBALL NEWS

HBCU Football | 2022 Celebration Bowl North Carolina Central’s overtime win against Jackson State in the 2022 Celebration Bowl solidified the MEAC’s dominance. |

AUGUST 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

FAMU football to wear customized cleats designed by LeBron James, Nike The Rattlers and Jackson State open Sept. 3 at Hard Rock Stadium at 3 p.m. on ESPN in the Orange Blossom Classic.

JULY 29, 2023 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Texans Tytus Howard: Proving Naysayers Wrong Out Of Alabama State, An HBCU Houston Texans offensive lineman addresses the media on proving his naysayers were wrong in being drafted out of an HBCU football program.

JULY 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jackson State football reveals brand new equipment truck In partnership with KLLM Transport and Peterbilt, Jackson State’s football program showcased its brand-new equipment truck and cab.

JULY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jalen Goss, South Oak Cliff , Defensive Tackle 2013: Was a first-team all-state selection and the District 11-4A Defensive MVP as a junior

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jonathan Giles, Texas Southern Tigers, Wide Receiver Jonathan Giles is a 5-11, 170-pound Athlete from Missouri City, TX.

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jalen Christian, William & Mary Tribe, Wide Receiver All-Mets candidate as a sophomore and junior. ...Grew up in Christiansburg, Va., near Blacksburg, Va... Mother attended Virginia Tech. ...Co...

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Alabama State Alum, Texans Agree On $56M Contract Extension The Houston Texans and former Alabama State star offensive lineman agreed to a three-year extension worth $56M contract extension.

JULY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chris Ballard Pumps Brakes on Shaq Leonard's Return Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaq Leonard may not be ready for the start of the season.

JULY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chris Ballard: Training Camp media availability, July 25 General manager Chris Ballard speaks with the media at Colts Training Camp previewing what's to come from the team's quarterback competition...

JULY 25, 2023 • COLTS.COM

'You wouldn't want it any other way:' How Colts GM Chris Ballard envisions Anthony Richardson, Gardner Minshew and Sam Ehlinger competing during training camp Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Tuesday previewed what's to come from the team's quarterback competition.

JULY 25, 2023 • COLTS.COM

'We'll let it play out': Colts Chris Ballard loves Jonathan Taylor, won't commit to contract The running back position has been one of the biggest stories in the NFL with the Colts Jonathan Taylor moving to the front of the debate

JULY 25, 2023 • INDYSTAR.COM

SWAC football: FAMU predicted to overtake Jackson State The 2023 SWAC football predicted finish is out and defending champion Jackson State is not expected to three-peat.

JULY 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Florida A&M football program cleared to resume activity The Rattlers open up against Jackson State on Sept. 3.

JULY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Clarion-Ledger Jackson State first-year football coach T.C. Taylor will be asked these three critical questions about his team at the SWAC Media Day.

JULY 24, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

49ers name Jackson State football assistant coaching fellow Jackson State football assistant Otis Riddley will be working with the San Francisco 49ers in a special capacity.

JULY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jordon Carty, South Carolina Gamecocks, Offensive Tackle Jordon Carty is a 6-7, 265-pound Offensive Tackle from Hollywood, FL.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Willie Miles III, Mansfield Timberview , Safety Willie Miles III is a 5-11, 175-pound Safety from Arlington, TX.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chris Thornton, North Texas Mean Green, Linebacker Chris Thornton is a 6-1, 210-pound Outside Linebacker from Amarillo, TX. Thornton has a 247Sports rating of 70, making him a 2-star prospect...

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Naytron Culpepper, Alabama State Hornets, Cornerback Naytron Culpepper is a 6-0, 175-pound Safety from Hialeah, FL.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tyree Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers, Linebacker 2017 Under Armour All-America Game selection

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Javan Hawes, Arkansas State Red Wolves, Wide Receiver Javan Hawes is a 6-0, 183-pound Wide Receiver from Tyrone, GA.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Seth Willis, Brigham Young Cougars, Offensive Tackle Seth willis is a 6-6, 315-pound Offensive Tackle from Sandy Hook, CT.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Noah Bean, UNLV Rebels, Tight End Noah Bean is a 6-3, 210-pound Wide Receiver from Simi Valley, CA.

JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Christian Anderson, Cardinal Hayes , Dual-Threat Quarterback Christian Anderson is a Dual-Threat Quarterback from Bronx, NY.

JULY 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM