SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC FOOTBALL NEWS

Jackson State's Travis Hunter NIL Deal with HBCU Legend Michael Strahan's Brands Jackson State’s cornerback and freshman phenom, Travis Hunter, signs NIL deal to promote HBCU legend Michael Strahan’s brands.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former Texas RB Ricky Williams Almost Left Football for Baseball After Second NFL Season Williams detailed his love for baseball and how it impacted his football career.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Texas RB Ricky Williams Almost Left Football for Baseball After Second NFL Season Williams detailed his love for baseball and how it impacted his football career.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Travis Hunter signs NIL deal with Michael Strahan Brand Jackson State freshman Travis Hunter has signed an NIL deal with Michael Strahan Brand. The post Travis Hunter signs NIL deal with Michael S...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bluff erosion creates bonus bike loop in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park TACOMA, Wash. — In the shade of a Douglas fir tree, Blake Thomas paused from his bike ride along the outer loop of Five Mile Drive, a scenic...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Grambling State football coach Hue Jackson on Deion Sanders, impact on HBCUs Grambling State football coach Hue Jackson appreciates the impact Jackson State's Deion Sanders is having on HBCUs.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • THENEWSSTAR.COM

Three-star OT Jordan Hall has a visit scheduled to Jackson State Jackson State has become a very popular program on the recruiting trail after head coach Deion Sanders and his coaching staff were able to l...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas-Pine Bluff routs North American University 76-3

Skyler Perry threw touchdown passes on back-to-back possessions to open the game and Arkansas-Pine Bluff rolled to a 76-3 victory over North American University

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jackson St. trips Tennessee St. in Southern Heritage Classic

Shedeur Sanders threw a touchdown pass and Alejandro Mata kicked three short field goals to lead Jackson State to a 16-3 victory over Tennessee State in the Southern Heritage Class...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pratt throws 3 TD passes, Tulane pummels Alcorn State 52-0

Michael Pratt passed for 318 yards and three touchdowns and Tulane romped past FCS-member Alcorn State 52-0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moussa guides Florida A&M to 23-13 victory over Albany State

Jeremy Moussa passed for 230 yards and a touchdown, Jose Romo-Martinez kicked three field goals and Florida A&M turned back Division II-member Albany State 23-13

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garbers, UCLA roll to 45-7 rout of Alabama State

Backup quarterback Ethan Garbers threw for 164 yards and ran for a pair of touchdowns, and UCLA improved to 2-0 for the second consecutive year with a 45-7 rout of Alabama State on...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deion Sanders adds former Alabama four-star at Jackson State Former Alabama linebacker King Mwikuta has decided to take his talents to play for Deion Sanders and Jackson State. The post Deion Sanders a...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Top HBCU Performances from Week One Jackson State quarterback Shedur Sanders’ five TD passes and 29 complettions (in 33 attempts) were the top HBCU passing performances in Week...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Ex-Alabama LB King Mwikuta Commits to Jackson State, per Report The Tigers’ coach has reportedly added a former Power 5 transfer to his roster.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Comedian Kevin Hart gives Jackson State coach Deion Sanders flowers. Here's why. Comedian Kevin Hart is showing love to one of his favorite people coach Deion Sanders. Hart talked about what a great job Sanders is doing a...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Alabama St-UCLA Preview Capsule UCLA will play a historically Black university for the first time when it faces Alabama State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

UCLA hosts Alabama State at Rose Bowl

UCLA will play a historically Black university for the first time when it faces Alabama State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What's Bruin Show: Bowling Green Recap, Alabama State Preview In this episode, WBS recaps UCLA's blowout win over Bowling Green, assesses the production on both side of the ball, and looks ahead to Alab...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tallahassee Democrat Cameron Covin was born in Albany, GA and moved to Leesburg, GA in ninth grade. His family will attend FAMU's home opener to root for him versus hometown team.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

HBCU football power rankings: Jackson State debuts at No. 1 after dominant win Jackson State football beat Florida A&M 59-3 in Week 1 and is No. 1 in the Clarion-Ledger's first HBCU power rankings of the season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Broncos Waive WR Brandon Johnson from IR After Injury Settlement Johnson suffered a high-ankle sprain in the preseason finale.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

'Much-needed home game': FAMU football boosting morale for home opener against Albany State FAMU football is happy to be back home after their disappointing 59-3 loss to Jackson State. Saturday will be the team's home opener against...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Did Deion Sanders just change HBCU football forever? Deion Sanders has brought a big college atmosphere to Jackson State and HBCU football. But perhaps his largest impact came to light on Sunda...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shedeur Sanders' Impressive Start to Season The sophomore Quarterback showed why he was named a preseason All-American

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM