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SheLovesThee Drops SWAC Pick'Em — Think You Know SWAC Football? Prove It!
SWAC football season is here, and watching the games just got a whole lot more interesting. SheLovesThee SWAC Pick'Em is officially LIVE! Make your picks, earn points, climb THEE Leaderboard, and see if you can beat SheLovesThee.
📊 The Numbers Don't Lie: HBCUs Are Not 'Feeder Farms'—They're Becoming a Destination
For years, the narrative has been that HBCUs are 'feeder schools' for the FBS. But when we analyzed four years of HERO Sports transfer data (2023-2026), the numbers tell a COMPLETELY different story. HBCUs have welcomed 325 MORE FBS players than they've lost.
🎉 THANK YOU! 2026 SWAC Media Day Impact Report — 27.2K Views, 5.3K Watch Hours & More!
We did it! SheLovesThee Podcast's 2026 SWAC Media Day coverage reached over 27,000 views, 5,300 watch hours, and 7,100 unique viewers. Thank you to everyone who tuned in, shared, and supported us. Here's the full interactive impact report.
🏈 SWAC QB CLUB UPDATED: RJ Johnson III Transfers to Grambling, Plus New Profiles Added!
The SWAC QB Club just got a MAJOR upgrade! RJ Johnson III brings his 2,597 passing yards and 18 TDs to Grambling State, while Jaylon Tolbert (Alcorn) and Josh Brown (MVSU) join the roster. Meet the signal-callers ready to compete for the 2026 SWAC Championship.
2026 SWAC Media Day Attendees Announced: Conference Stars Ready to Take the Stage 🎤⭐
The countdown is on for 2026 SWAC Media Day! All 12 programs send their top players and head coaches. Quarterbacks, defensive stars, and championship-winning coaches ready to kick off the season.
🔴 LIVE: 2026 SWAC Media Day Is HERE! Watch Now 🏈📺
SWAC Media Day 2026 is LIVE! SheLovesThee Podcast is on the ground bringing you exclusive interviews, storylines, real questions, predictions, and fashion coverage. Watch the livestream NOW!
2026 SWAC Preseason Awards: Andrew Body & Kam Sallis Lead The Way 🏆⭐
The 2026 SWAC Preseason Awards are in! Alabama State's Andrew Body takes Offensive Player of the Year, while Jackson State's Kam Sallis earns Defensive Player of the Year honors.
PURE FCS Post Draft NFL/CFL Opportunities: SWAC Leads ALL HBCUs 🏈💰
It can get lost in the fray when you inflate numbers by adding players who left their FCS team for the next level. But if we break it down by PURE FCS—directly from school to NFL/CFL—SWAC is DOMINATING. Yes we want a draft pick, but the numbers support that if you play in the SWAC, you CAN get an opportunity.
NO TO MERGERS: Why the SWAC and MEAC Should Stay Separate—and Get Smarter Together 🚫🏈
Every few months, someone floats the same tired idea: merge the SWAC and MEAC. It sounds good in theory. Unity. Strength in numbers. One big HBCU super-conference. In reality? It's a logistical nightmare, a financial step backward, and a cultural misread.
The 'New Money Game' Era: How HBCUs Can Shape the Future of FCS Football 💰🏈
College football is shifting. As power conferences tighten schedules and reduce non-conference flexibility, HBCUs have an opportunity others don't: built-in, culture-driven, high-demand matchups. If it don't make dollars... it don't make sense.
HISTORIC: Black College Football Poll & All-American Teams Set to Debut in 2026 🏈⭐
The four HBCU conferences have united under the HBC4Us Association to create the first-ever Black College Football Poll and All-American Teams. This landmark alliance could pave the way for a possible HBCU postseason championship game. One Legacy. Four Conferences. United Excellence.
Strength of Schedule is OVERRATED 🏈🔥 And Everyone Complaining About SWAC Scheduling Needs to 🤫🤐
You want SWAC teams to schedule 'tougher' opponents? For WHAT? Games nobody watches? Stadiums nobody fills? A playoff system that's DYING? Meanwhile, the Celebration Bowl hit nearly 3 MILLION viewers. The math isn't mathing. Here's the reality check everyone needs.
The 2025 FCS Revenue Numbers Are IN 👀💰 And Some of Y'all Owe the SWAC an APOLOGY
The receipts don't lie. While everyone was busy criticizing the SWAC model, they quietly became the HIGHEST revenue FCS conference in America. Meanwhile, the CAA is at rock bottom. MEAC is thriving with only 6 football teams. And Big Sky? All that football dominance for a 0.6% profit margin. Let's TALK.
Dr. Denise Jones Gregory Named 14th President of Jackson State University — A Historic Moment, A Monumental Task
The IHL has spoken. After years of scrutiny, controversy, and community pressure, Jackson State University has its 14th president. Dr. Denise Jones Gregory steps into a role that demands excellence—and accountability. The road ahead is challenging, but hope is renewed.
IT'S OFFICIAL 🏀🔥 Trey Johnson Named Jackson State HEAD COACH — A New Era Begins
The interim tag is GONE. The SWAC Player of the Year 2007 is now THE MAN. And he's already making moves in the portal. Mississippi Valley State's Michael James just took an official visit. Tiger Nation, get ready.
SWAC Hoops is in CHAOS 🏀🔥 Coaches OUT, Coaches IN — Who's Next?!
Alabama State just made a SPLASH hire. Texas Southern's coach is gone to LSU. And Jackson State? Still waiting on that interim tag to come off. The SWAC coaching carousel is SPINNING.
JSU Women's Basketball Just Got a HUGE Alley-Oop 🏀🔥 — The SWAC Better Be SCARED
Jackson State had a rocky season last year... but the offseason moves? ELITE. A former JSU legend just delivered a GIFT. One of the nation's TOP JUCO recruits is coming HOME. The rest of the SWAC? They're not ready.
THREE Championships. ONE School. ZERO Competition. 🏆🎾 The Lady Tigers Are TAKING OVER the SWAC
Bowling champs. Soccer champs. Tennis champs. Jackson State women's athletics isn't just winning—they're making the rest of the SWAC look like they're not even trying. And now? The Commissioner's Cup lead is about to get even BIGGER.
BREAKING: Jackson State Tigers Make a MOVE That Changes EVERYTHING 🚨🔥 — Saturday Night Lights Is HERE 🌙🐅
Tiger Nation, they heard you. September home kickoffs moved to 6PM. No more 100°+ heat index games. Families, kids, and elderly fans can ALL be there now. This is how you WIDEN THE GAP. 🏟️
Mo Williams is OUT 👋... Trey Johnson is Tapping IN 👀🔥 JSU Basketball About to Get SCARY
The celebrity era is OVER. Trey Johnson takes the reins as interim HC, and Darrian Wilson (49-13, MACCC Coach of the Year) might be joining. Could this be TC Taylor 2.0? 🐅🏀
SC State Hired WHO?! The Bulldogs Just Brought In a Prairie View LEGEND... After THAT Celebration Bowl
South Carolina State came back from 21 down to beat Prairie View in the Celebration Bowl. Now they hired K.J. Black - the Panthers' most iconic QB? HBCU Twitter is in SHAMBLES.
ALLEGEDLY: Another SWAC Coach Could Be OUT... and It's NOT Basketball
Growing chatter suggests a prominent SWAC football figure might already be looking at the exit door. NFL buzz is circulating, and sources say recruiting is already being affected.
BREAKING: SWAC Coaching Shake-Up — Three Head Coaches Exit in 24 Hours
Mo Williams (Jackson State), Tony Madlock (Alabama State), and Johnny Jones (Texas Southern) all step down in a stunning 24-hour stretch. What's really going on in HBCU basketball?
BREAKING: Jackson State Pro Day a HUGE Success - 5 NFL Teams in Attendance
JSU hosted its Pro Day on March 26, 2026 with scouts from the Dolphins, Jets, Lions, Commanders, and Vikings watching top prospects including Ja'Naylon Dupree (4.3s 40-yard dash) and QB JaCobian Morgan.
BREAKING: Jackson State University President Watch Officially Underway
The search for Jackson State's next president has officially begun. Tiger Nation watches closely as the IHL begins the selection process.
SWAC Cashing In: $22 Million from NCAA Tournament Success
The SWAC is now the LEADING FCS conference in NCAA Tournament revenue. Five years of First Four dominance is paying off BIG.
Jackson State Leading... But For How Long? SWAC Commissioner's Cup Race Just Got REAL
The SWAC Commissioner's Cup race is HEATING UP. Jackson State leads with 94 points, but Alabama State is lurking. Can the Tigers hold on?
Jackson State Sweeps Prairie View in Dominant Fashion
Tigers clinch the series 2-1 against Prairie View A&M. That get back is real after PVAMU beat JSU in the opening season game at the MLB HBCU Power Series.
UPDATE: Jackson State Bowling Season Ends - AAMU Completes Comeback
UPDATE: Tigers led 3-0 in tiebreaker but AAMU stormed back to win 4 straight. Congratulations to JSU on a great season as 2026 SWAC Regular Season Champions!
HBCU Basketball Showcased Well During March Madness
SWAC secures $4.2M in NCAA Tournament units as HBCUs prove they belong in March Madness. Southern, Howard, and Prairie View A&M lead the way.
Jackson State QB JaCobian Morgan Draws CFL Interest
CFL Team interested in JaCobian Morgan at professional level after historic championship season!
NFL HBCU Pro Day 2026 Participants Announced
NFL partners with Black College Football Hall of Fame for major talent showcase in Ashburn, Virginia. Another opportunity to showcase talent on a high level.
Jackson State Tigers: 2026 Season Preview and Championship Aspirations
A comprehensive look at Jackson State's roster, coaching staff, and path to SWAC dominance in 2026.
SWAC Football: The Rise of HBCU Programs on the National Stage
How SWAC programs are gaining national recognition and attracting unprecedented attention to HBCU football.
Quarterback Spotlight: Elite Signal-Callers Leading HBCU Programs in 2026
Breaking down the top quarterback talent across HBCU football and what makes these players special.
The Sonic Boom of the South: More Than a Marching Band
Exploring the cultural phenomenon and tradition behind Jackson State's legendary marching band.
HBCU Football Recruiting: Building Champions Through Culture and Opportunity
An in-depth look at how HBCU programs are revolutionizing their recruiting strategies to compete for top talent.