Virginia Union University used a 16-point second quarter to gain all the momentum needed en route to a 37-13 victory over Bowie State University on Oct. 20 in Richmond, Va. The win improved Virginia Union’s record to 4-4 overall (2-3 CIAA). Bowie State fell to 4-4 overall (2-3 CIAA). Redshirt quarterback Jared Johnston led the […]
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Tennessee State Remains Undefeated, No. 1 in HBCU Football
The Tennessee State Tigers did it again. After a tough 40-28 victory on the road against Southeast Missouri, the Tigers retain the top spot in Boxtorow’s national media and coaches’ polls. The Tigers remain undefeated and are now 3-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Tigers received 19 of 20 first place votes from the […]
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Penalties, Turnovers Plague Howard in Loss to North Carolina A&T
North Carolina A&T Aggies returned two interceptions for touchdowns and the Howard Bison committed a season-high 17 penalties as the Aggies defeated the Bison, 38-10 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game on Oct. 13 at Aggies Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. The loss snapped a three-game win streak for Howard and put them in a […]
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Ravens Keep Home Winning Streak Alive as Cowboys Miss Late Field Goal
BALTIMORE, Md.–Dallas’ second-year kicker Dan Bailey missed a 51-yard field goal attempt wide left during the final seconds of the game as the Baltimore Ravens held off the Cowboys, 31-29, in a tough non-conference game on Oct. 14 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. The victory, which included a Raven record-tying kickoff return, brought […]
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Griffin III, ‘Skins, Run Past Vikings
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Just like that, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was off and running. One quick move in the pocket and he was gone. A mind boggling 76 yards later, the Washington Redskins had a two-score lead and the game in the bag, breaking an eight-game home losing streak. Griffin’s late score, with just over two […]
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Morgan State Loses Homecoming Heartbreaker to North Carolina Central
BALTIMORE, Md.–For the second time in three weeks, a Morgan State University (MSU) football game came down to the last minute. Only this time, it didn’t work out for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Bears as they lose a heartbreaker on Saturday Oct. 13 at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore, Md. to the North Carolina Central […]
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Va. State Harnesses Bowie Bulldogs at Homecoming in Overtime
BOWIE, Md.–Bowie State University Bulldogs redshirt sophomore running back Keith Brown rushed for a game-high 120 yards and one touchdown, but Virginia State University (VSU) Trojans running back Lamont Britt ran for a 4-yard touchdown in overtime to spoil the Bulldogs Homecoming with a 26-20 victory. Bowie State took a 6-0 lead in the first […]
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Dwayne Wade Announces Bizarre Shoe Deal
MIAMI (AP) — Two-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade is signing with Chinese sportswear provider Li-Ning, which is giving the Miami Heat guard his own brand within the company along with plenty of creative and strategic input. The partnership will be announced Oct. 10 in Beijing, where Li-Ning is headquartered and where the Heat are visiting […]
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Tennessee State Remains No. 1 in HBCU Football
The Tennessee State Tigers are the real deal. The Tigers came from 10 points behind in the fourth quarter to defeat Eastern Kentucky 23-20 to retain the top spot in both the Boxtorow national media and coaches polls. The Tigers remain undefeated and are now 2-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). Redshirt sophomore quarterback […]
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Ravens Hold Off Chiefs With Defensive Effort
The Ravens advanced to a 4-1 overall record and held onto second place in the AFC North after holding off the Kansas City Chiefs, 9-6, in a tough road game on Oct. 7 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Ravens, known for their explosive offense so far this season, were contained offensively by […]
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Morgan Bears Beat Up Savannah State, 45-6
Morgan State University won its second straight game and advanced to a 3-2 overall record and 2-0 against Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponents after demolishing the Savannah State Tigers, 45-6 on Oct. 6 in Savannah, Ga. The Bears have now beaten Savannah State seven straight times, and scored at least 40 points against the Tigers for […]
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Skins Lose RGIII, Fall to Falcons
The fact that the Washington Redskins had just lost to the Atlanta Falcons seemed moot as fans exited FedEx Field in Landover, Md.—the greater loss was that of star rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III to a concussion. Griffin had the Redskins in prime position to take control of the game, but a crushing blow by […]
