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FOOTBALL, HBCU FOOTBALL, SWAC, COLLEGE FOOTBALL Dez Barnes FOOTBALL, HBCU FOOTBALL, SWAC, COLLEGE FOOTBALL Dez Barnes

Mississippi Valley State Mourns the Loss of Star Linebacker Ryan Quinney After Tragic Car Accident

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Mississippi Valley State University’s football team lost one of its own on Friday night. Ryan Quinney, a 20-year-old junior linebacker, was killed in a car crash while the vehicle he was in allegedly attempted to flee from police. The tragedy unfolded just hours before the Delta Devils were set to face Jackson State University, casting a shadow over the weekend’s game and leaving the MVSU community in mourning.

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Homecoming Triumph: Florida A&M Dominates Texas Southern, Keeps SWAC Title Hopes Alive

There’s something magical about winning a Homecoming game, and Florida A&M delivered that magic Saturday at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers put on a show, steamrolling Texas Southern 52-28 and keeping their dreams of a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) title very much alive.

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Myles Crawley and Jada Byers Lead First Wave of Invitees to 2025 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl

The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) has officially announced the first two players to earn a coveted spot in the 2025 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl. Among the honorees are Grambling State University’s standout quarterback Myles Crawley and Virginia Union University’s star running back Jada Byers, both set to showcase their talents in the highly anticipated postseason all-star game.

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FAMU Falls to Miami Hurricanes, 56-9: What’s Next for the Rattlers?

Florida A&M University (FAMU) suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, falling to the University of Miami Hurricanes, 56-9, in a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) versus Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. Under the leadership of head coach Colziee II, the Rattlers now sit at 2-1. Known for his defensive background, Coach Colziee would have hoped for a more competitive showing, especially on defense, against a strong ACC contender.

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They BRAGG Different | FAMU Wins First Home Game 22-18

Coming into tonight’s game, the topic of discussion was whether the Rattlers could continue their current winning streak at Bragg Memorial. The running statement is that they do not lose at Bragg, and even though they consider every stadium "Bragg," everyone knows that protecting the home field is the main objective.

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Rattlers Strike! FAMU Wins Celebration Bowl over Howard Bison | HBCU Football

In a stunning turn of events at the 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl, the Florida A&M University Rattlers emerged victorious, breaking the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s (MEAC) five-year winning streak over the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The matchup against Howard University was far from a cakewalk for FAMU, despite initial perceptions of their superior team.

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