Grambling State World Famed Tiger Marching Band, 2019 State Fair Classic

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Florida A&M University Marching 100, 2008 — Photo: Dre4lyfe200509 via Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South, 2021 — Photo: 2C2KPhotos (CC BY), via Wikimedia Commons

Tuskegee Institute band concert on the lawn, 1906 — Photo: Library of Congress (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons

Morgan State Magnificent Marching Machine, 1977 — Photo: 1msulax (CC), via Wikimedia Commons

Langston University Marching Pride, 2020 — Photo: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA), via Wikimedia Commons

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01newsHoward University · 06:00 ET

Howard's Overtime Miracle in Baltimore

Howard erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and a defensive touchdown delivered a stunning 26-20 overtime win over Morgan State at Hughes Stadium. Baltimore, did you see that coming?

Source: HBCU Gameday

B-CU Knocks Off No. 1 Jackson State

Bethune-Cookman made the statement of the day, taking down HBCU Black College Football Poll No. 1-ranked Jackson State 24-21 in Daytona. Who's No. 1 now?

Source: HBCU Gameday

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03newsSouth Carolina State University · 06:00 ET

SC State Defends Homecoming Turf

South Carolina State defended its homecoming turf, beating Norfolk State 22-7 at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. Whose homecoming goes next?

Source: box score

04newsHBCU-wide · 06:00 ET

Capitol Battle of the Bands, Today

Rescheduled from Saturday for weather, the show goes on today at SECU Stadium in College Park — gates 3:30, show 5:00, hosted by Marky Marc and Dominique Da Diva, and your Saturday ticket still gets you in. Which band are you pulling for?

05newsHBCU-wide · 06:00 ET

Bigger Stunner: Howard or UAPB?

Howard's overtime comeback in Baltimore, or UAPB walking into FAMU's homecoming and leaving with a 31-28 win after 14 unanswered third-quarter points? Pick one — and defend it.

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