HBCU POW: Mikael King Tuskegee Defensive Back Mikael King 5-10, 175, Sophomore, Tuskegee, Ala. Intercepted two passes, both in the fourth quarter as the Tigers heled on to defeat Savannah State 21-14 on the road. His first interception led to a Tigers’ touchdown drive that put TU up 21-7. His second pick thwarted a potential
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Shifts in D2 poll. boxtorow.com Benedict, Virginia State, and Virginia Union continue to hold the top three spots in the HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW which was released on Tuesday. BC remained undefeated after Thursday’s nationally televised victory over Fort Valley State and received all but one first place vote. VSU also
Losses cause slight shifts. boxtorow.com North Carolina Central and Florida A&M remain the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in HBCU football as BOXTOROW released the Coaches and Media Polls on Monday. In the media poll, Jackson State’s loss to Alabama State created an opportunity for Tennessee State – and ASU – to move into the
HBCU POW: Ty’Jarian Williams Mississippi Valley State Quarterback Ty’Jarian Williams 6-3, 240, Freshman, Aliceville, Ala. Completed 19-of-29 passes for 265 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, completing 66 percent of his passes, and carried the ball eight times for 30 yards as the Delta Devils picked up their first win of the season, defeating
HBCU POW: Jyron Russell Edward Waters Quarterback Jyron Russell 6-3, 210, Graduate Student, Grand Prairie, Texas Completed 17-of-31 passes for 341 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, and rushed for 26 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown as the Tigers won at Tuskegee 41-38. His 46-yard touchdown pass to Arsiah McCorker with no time
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Benedict remains on top. boxtorow.com The Benedict Tigers overcame another challenge, defeating Miles on the road Saturday and remained No. 1 in the HBCU Division II Coaches Poll powered by BOXTOROW. The Tigers received all but one first place vote which went to No. 4 Tuskegee. No. 2 Virginia State and No. 3 Virginia Union
NCCU Eagles separate themselves. boxtorow.com The North Carolina Central Eagles continue to show why they are the top team in HBCU football. In a matchup of two nationally ranked FCS team, the Eagles defeated Elon and have separated themselves in both the BOXTOROW Coaches and Media Polls. In the coaches poll, the Eagles received all
HBCU POW: Aaron Allen Alcorn State Quarterback Aaron Allen 6-1, 200, Redshirt-Senior, Missouri City, Texas Completed 20-of-31 passes for 248 yards with three touchdowns including the game-winner with 1:42 remaining as the Braves defeated Grambling 25-24. On the game-winning drive, Allen was 4-of-5 for 84 yards and found Tavarious Griffin for the game-winning 15-yard touchdown.