HBCU Football Offseason Begins: Coaching Changes, Celebration Bowl Ratings & Transfer Portal News

The SIAC Sit Down_ Thomas Howard’s Savannah State Blueprint

On this episode of "The SIAC Sit Down", Sly The Sports Guy and Jamie Walker welcome new **Savannah State head football coach Thomas Howard** for a wide-ranging conversation about his coaching journey, his return to the SIAC and his vision for the Tigers.Howard reflects on his path from Morehouse to Allen, North Carolina A&T, South Carolina State, Alabama A&M, Fayetteville State and now Savannah State. He breaks down what made Savannah State the right fit, how he is attacking recruiting in Georgia and the surrounding region, and why community support will be central to rebuilding the program.The conversation also gets into the realities of becoming a first-time head coach, the importance of player relationships, building a winning mentality, spring football plans and the challenge of opening the season against major SIAC competition. Howard makes it clear: Savannah State wants to be fast, physical, disciplined and ready to make people “come down to Savannah and see about us.” 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbcugameday/ 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbcugameday/?hl=en 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hbcugameday 👉Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hbcu_gameday?lang=en 👉Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HBCUGameday/ 👉Website: https://hbcugameday.com/ =============================✅ Recommended Playlists👉 HBCU Basketball 2023-2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cRlYKN5dAA&list=PLf2l922yqAyU6JavURXQAYDPMLlct923L&pp=iAQB 👉 2023 Footballhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mH202Srf0g&list=PLf2l922yqAyVkVoOwl-smsV0kTzSVgD2J&pp=iAQB ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Grambling and other HBCUs still in March Madness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cRlYKN5dAA 👉 SWAC Basketball Semifinals: Jackson State defeats UAPB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_rYUVVoHRM 👉 SWAC Women's Basketball: Alcorn State vs Grambling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1-wa6q1DN8 👉 West Virginia State alumna talks culture, sports at majority white HBCU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zek_lL6w0Lg 👉 SWAC Women's Basketball: Jackson State vs UAPB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_yfAZNus0M =============================✅ About HBCUGameday.Welcome to HBCUGameday, the ultimate hub for all things HBCU sports! Our channel brings you closer to the action with exclusive video content that celebrates the rich sports tradition of historically black colleges and universities. From thrilling game highlights to in-depth documentaries, we cover the spirit, achievements, and culture of HBCU athletics. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the world of HBCU sports, there’s something here for everyone. Dive into our collection of stories and moments that inspire and entertain. 🔔 Celebrate the legacy of HBCU sports with us—Subscribe now to discover inspiring achievements and the vibrant culture behind every game!https://www.youtube.com/@HBCUGameday/?sub_confirmation=1 =================================ADD HASHTAG HERE⚠️DISCLAIMER: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of HBCUGameday. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © HBCUGameday

2026 HBCU All-Star Game Roster Reveal

It's time to reveal the basketball rosters for the 2026 HBCU All-Star game scheduled for Final Four Weekend in Indianapolis. Travis L. Williams joins us to announce both teams, as well as the coaches and players of the year.

HBCU Hoops Breakdown_ SWAC Chaos, MEAC Contenders & Must-Watch Matchups

The HBCU Gameday Hoop Squad is back breaking down another wild week of HBCU basketball across the SWAC, MEAC, and CIAA.Host Tolly Carr is joined by Olivia Antilla — affectionately known as Liv For Hoops, HBCU basketball insider and former Florida A&M star who scored over 1,700 career points — along with Wilton Jackson, now a full-time professor at Jackson State University.This episode covers:Jackson State vs. Tennessee State returning in football (John Merritt Classic)The chaos of SWAC women’s basketball and Southern’s shocking loss to FAMUWhy Florida A&M, Alabama A&M, and Jackson State are dangerous moving forwardMEAC women’s contenders and whether UMES has truly arrivedDaeshun Ruffin’s scoring explosion and the SWAC Player of the Year raceGrambling State, Prairie View, and the depth of the SWAC menCIAA men’s basketball spotlight on Fayetteville State and Virginia UnionWhy HBCU rivalries always deliver — regardless of recordsIf you love HBCU hoops, real analysis, rivalry energy, and honest basketball talk, this episode is for you.📌 New episodes weekly📌 Subscribe for HBCU football & basketball coverage📌 Follow HBCU Gameday for updates, previews, and breakdownsShop the HBCUGameday store

HBCU Football Offseason Begins: Coaching Changes, Celebration Bowl Ratings & Transfer Portal News

#HBCUFootball [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hbcufootball] #HBCUGameday [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hbcugameday] #CelebrationBowl [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/celebrationbowl]Football season may be over on the field, but the HBCU football offseason is just getting started.In this episode of HBCU Gameday, the crew breaks down the latest headlines shaping the landscape of Black college football, including eight head coaching vacancies, major contract news, record-setting TV viewership, and a key quarterback entering the transfer portal.🔍 Topics Covered:8 open head coaching jobs across HBCU football, including Clark Atlanta, Bowie State, Savannah State, Florida A&M, Morehouse, and moreThe surprising departure of Teddy Keaton at Clark Atlanta and what may come nextWhy Quinn Gray appears poised to take over at Florida A&MMarshall Faulk’s historic three-year, $1.2 million contract at Southern University, making him one of the highest-paid HBCU coachesLarry Scott leaving Howard University for Auburn, and an evaluation of his tenure with the BisonCelebration Bowl TV ratings: 2.3 million viewers on ABC, a 12% year-over-year increase, peaking near 3 million in overtimeSWAC Offensive Player of the Year Andrew Body is entering the transfer portal, and what it means for Alabama State and QB Te’Shaun Smoot#HBCUFootball [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hbcufootball] #HBCUGameday [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hbcugameday] #CelebrationBowl [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/celebrationbowl] #SWAC [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/swac] #MEAC [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/meac] #CollegeFootball [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegefootball]#MarshallFaulk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marshallfaulk] #TransferPortal [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/transferportal] #HBCUCoaches [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hbcucoaches]

Celebration Bowl Preview, QB Breakdown & Band Battle | Week 16 Podcast

It’s Celebration Bowl Week in Atlanta! Tolly Carr and Wilton Jackson break down Prairie View A&M’s shocking SWAC Championship win over Jackson State, what really happened inside The Vet, and how the Panthers’ “No Name Defense” shut down one of the nation’s top rushing attacks.We also take a deep dive into Prairie View vs South Carolina State, including:🔥 QB comparison — William Atkins IV vs Cameron Peters🔥 Why third-down conversions may decide the Celebration Bowl🔥 How PV’s physicality stacks up with SC State🔥 Key matchups, red-zone threats, and defensive identitiesPlus…🎺 Battle of the Bands Preview: FAMU vs Southern, Miles vs Fayetteville State📈 Celebration Bowl attendance trends🏆 What each fanbase brings to Atlanta👀 The national spotlight of ABC’s broadcast and why this is a legacy moment for both programsTap in all week long for full Celebration Bowl coverage from HBCU Gameday!