HBCU Classic Sports
December 2023
Football Edition, Volume I
Week 14
SWAC Championship
| Florida A&M | 35 | Prairie View | 14 |
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Standings
School | Coach | Conf. | Overall | Pct. |
Florida A&M | Willie Simmons | 9-0 | 11-1 | .917 |
Alcorn State | Fred McNair | 6-2 | 7-4 | .636 |
Jackson State | TC Taylor | 5-2 | 7-4 | .636 |
| Alabama State | Eddie Robinson Jr. | 5-3 | 7-4 | .636 |
Prairie View | Bubba McDowell | 5-2 | 6-5 | .545 |
Southern | Eric Dooley* | 5-3 | 6-5 | .545 |
Grambling | Hugh Jackson | 4-4 | 5-6 | .455 |
Alabama A&M | Connell Maynor | 3-5 | 5-6 | .455 |
Bethune | Raymond Woodie | 3-5 | 4-7 | .364 |
Texas Southern | Clarence McKinney* | 2-6 | 3-8 | .273 |
Arkansas Pine Bluff | Alonzo Wade | 1-7 | 2-9 | .182 |
Mississippi Valley State | Kendrick Wade | 1-7 | 1-10 | .091 |
Individual Leaders
Rushing
Player | School | YPC | TD | Avg/G |
LaDarius Owens | Texas Southern | 6.7 | 14 | 126.0 |
Irv Mulligan | Jackson State | 5.5 | 5 | 84.3 |
Chance Williams | Grambling | 6.2 | 6 | 77.8 |
Jarveon Howard | Alcorn State | 5.1 | 7 | 70.3 |
Floyd Chaulk | Grambling | 5.1 | 8 | 53.2 |
Donovan Eaglin | Alabama A&M | 5.2 | 7 | 74.8 |
Passing
Player | School | TD | EFF |
Jeremy Moussa | Florida A&M | 18 | 135.1 |
Myles Crawley | Grambling | 16 | 132.7 |
Harold Blood | Southern | 13 | 129.9 |
Aaron Allen | Alcorn | 15 | 135.7 |
Jason Brown | Jackson State | 8 | 138.7 |
Quincy Casey | Alabama A&M | 11 | 135.6 |
Receiving
Player | School | Rec. | TD | Avg/G |
Kisean Johnson | Alabama State | 61 | 7 | 82.9 |
Cameron Young | Alabama A&M | 53 | 5 | 46.5 |
Jah’Marae Sheread | Florida A&M | 44 | 2 | 39.5 |
Monterio Hunt | Alcorn State | 37 | 4 | 57.5 |
Fabrian McCray | Jackson State | 41 | 4 | 53.1 |
Marcus Riley | Florida A&M | 27 | 4 | 43.8 |
DEFENSE
Tackles-Sacks
Player | School | Solo | TFL | Sacks |
Rico Dozier | UAPB | 71 | 6.0 | 2.0 |
Colton Adams | Alabama State | 52 | 15.0 | 4.0 |
Isaiah Major | Florida A&M | 55 | 11.5 | 2.0 |
Jacob Williams | Texas Southern | 57 | 18.5 | 8.0 |
Anthony Dunn Jr. | Florida A&M | 20 | 12.0 | 8.0 |
| Malachi Bailey | Alcorn State | 22 | 15.5 | 9.0 |
Passes Defensed
Player | School | INT | PD | TD |
Omari Hill- Robinson | Bethune | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Emari Pait | Alabama A&M | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Jaheem Hazel | Jackson State | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Eric Smith | Florida A&M | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Jordan Carter | Southern | 3 | 9 | 0 |
Kaleb Dawson | Alabama A&M | 3 | 7 | 0 |
2023 All-SWAC Football Team
Pos. | Player | School |
QB | Jeremy Moussa | Florida A&M |
RB | Jarveon Howard | Alcorn |
RB | Ladarius Owens | Texas Southern |
WR | Monterio Hunt | Alcorn State |
WR | Kisean Johnson | Alabama State |
TE | Tavarious Griffin | Alcorn State |
OL | Cameron Covin | Florida A&M |
OL | Eric Dunn | Prairie View |
OL | Robert Alston IV | Alabama State |
OL | Deonte Graham | Jackson State |
OL | Ryan Atkins | Arkansas Pine Bluff |
RS | Terrell Gardner | Alabama A&M |
Source: swac.org
courtesy: FAMU Athletics
Rattlers Claim 1st SWAC Championship
Florida A&M (11-1) extend their perfect SWAC record, pound Prairie View (6-6) in Tallahasee, FL. (courtesy:swac.org)
Florida A&M Rattlers Tame Wildcats
Florida A&M Rattlers (10-1) undefeated in SWAC play, finish off Bethune (3-8) before 56,227 in Orlando. (courtesy:famuathletics.com)
FAMU Rattlers Hold Oaklanders to 171 Yards
Florida A&M Rattlers (9-1) rest starters, cruise past Lincoln Oaklanders (0-11) in Tallahassee, FL. (courtesy:famuathletics.com)
Rattlers Take Control of SWAC East
FAMU Rattlers (8-1) march towards SWAC Chip, strike AAMU Bulldogs (4-5) in 2nd half in Huntsville, AL. (courtesy:famuathletics.com)
Rattlers Shut Down MVSU Delta Devils
FAMU Rattlers (4-1) remain undefeated in SWAC, 4Q rally exorcises MVSU Delta Devils (0-4).
Florida A&M Dismisses DII West Florida
South Florida Bulls Pull Away From Rattlers
Rattlers Rush for 207 in win over Jackson
Florida A&M (1-0) take 28-0 halftime lead, dominate Jackson State (1-1) in Orange Blossom Classic.(courtesy:famuathletics.com)
courtesy: Jackson State Athletics
Alcorn Braves Fend Off Jackson State
Morgan Accounts for 3 TDs in Win Over TSU
JSU Tigers (7-3) post-Prime, left to play spoiler, escape Texas Southern Tigers (2-7) trap in Jackson, MS. (courtesy:gojsutigers.com)
Texas State Eviscerates Jackson Tigers
JSU Tigers Put Down Southern Jaguars
Rattlers Rush for 207 in win over Jackson
Florida A&M (1-0) take 28-0 halftime lead, dominate Jackson State (1-1) in Orange Blossom Classic.(courtesy:famuathletics.com)
JSU Tigers Pound SC State Bulldogs
Coach Taylor (1-0) era begins with bang, dominates SC State (0-1) in MEAC/SWAC Kickoff in Atlanta, Ga. (courtesy:gojsutigers.com)
courtesy: Alabama State Athletics
Hornets Feast in Turkey Day Classic
Alabama State Hornets (7-4) shut down Tuskegee Golden Tigers (7-4) for 3Q in Montgomery, AL. (courtesy:bamastatesports.com)
Prairie View Panthers Shut Down Hornets
Hornets Claim 5th Straight In Win Over MVSU
Alabama Hornets (6-3) avoid trap, keep streak alive; MVSU Delta Devils (1-9) reeling in Itta Bena, MS. (courtesy:bamastatesports.com)
Hornets Tame Tigers To Claim Port City Classic
Alabama Hornets (5-3) get another quality SWAC win, shut down Grambling Tigers (4-5) in Mobile, AL. (courtesy:bamastatesports.com)
Hornets Spoil Jackson State Homecoming
Alabama State Hornets (2-3) utilize strong 4Q to upset Jackson Tigers (4-3) in Jackson, MS. (courtesy:bamastatesports.com)
ASU Hornets Open With Win over Southern
courtesy: Alcorn Athletics
Alcorn Braves Fend Off Jackson State
Owens Makes History, Tigers Dominate Alcorn
Texas Southern (3-7) RB, Ladarius Owens rushes for 222 yds., 3TDs; Alcorn Braves (6-4) suffer ugly loss. (courtesy:tsusports.com)
Alcorn Braves Dominates Southern in 44-21 Win
Alcorn Braves (6-3) flex SWAC muscle, take 34-14 halftime lead, in defeat of Southern Jaguars (5-4). (courtesy:alcornsports.com)
Alcorn Braves Edge Grambling, 25-24
Braves Get OT Victory Over Alabama State
Alcorn Braves (2-3) pull out SWAC win behind 3 clutch Noah Kiani FGs, Alabama State (1-3) struggling. (courtesy:alcornsports.com)
Southern Miss Puts Down Alcorn State
UAPB OL Best in NFL
UAPB OL, Terren Armstead, ranked as best OT in NFL, by Pro Football Focus.
(courtesy: profootballfocus.com)
courtesy: Southern Athletics
Southern Victorious in 50th Bayou Classic
Southern Jags (6-5) hold off Grambling (5-6) for Bayou Classic win before 64,968 in New Orleans, LA. (courtesy:gojagsports.com)
Southern Shuts Out Arkansas Pine Bluff
Southern Jaguars (1-2) get off the schneid, force 5 turnovers in shut out of UAPB Golden Lions (1-3). (courtesy:gojagsports.com)
courtesy: Prairie View Athletics
Rattlers Claim 1st SWAC Championship
Florida A&M (11-1) extend their perfect SWAC record, pound Prairie View (6-6) in Tallahasee, FL. (courtesy:swac.org)
Prairie View Panthers Shut Down Hornets
Panthers Come Back To Beat Southern
Prairie View Panthers (5-5) pitch 2nd half shut out over Southern Jaguars (5-5) in Baton Rouge, LA. (courtesy:pvpanthers.com)
SMU Mustangs Stampede PVAM Panthers
courtesy: Grambling Athletics
Grambling Parts Ways with Hue Jackson
Grambling Tiger Head Coach, Hue Jackson (8-14), is relieved of his duties after two seasons. (courtesy:gsutigers.com)
Grambling Tigers Sail Past Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Grambling Tigers (5-5) hold serve on winning season; UAPB Golden Lions (1-9) fold in Pine Bluff, AK. (courtesy:gsutigers.com)
Bulldogs Blow Out Grambling
Alcorn Braves Edge Grambling, 25-24
G-Men Hold Off Prairie View Panthers
Grambling Tigers (3-2) win two straight, take State Farm Classic from Prairie View (2-3) in Dallas, Tx.
GSU Sprints Past Texas Southern
Grambling Tigers (2-2) play 4 solid qtr. run away from Texas Southern Tigers (0-3) in Grambling, LA. (courtesy:gsutigers.com)
LSU Tigers Run Roughshod Over Grambling
Hampton Tops Grambling in Brick City Classic
Hampton Pirates (1-0) hold off Grambling Tigers (0-1) late surge in Brick City Classic. (courtesy:hamptonpirates.com)