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🏈 THE COACH THOMAS HOWARD SHOW | SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY TIGERS

On this week’s episode of The Coach Thomas Howard Show, host Sly Williams sits down with Savannah State University Head Football Coach Thomas Howard to break down the Tigers’ tough loss to Morehouse College, look ahead to a huge Homecoming matchup against Fort Valley State University, and discuss an exciting development for Savannah State Athletics!

🔥 IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE:

🏈 Breaking Down the Morehouse Loss
Coach Howard reflects on the Tigers’ hard-fought battle against Morehouse College, discusses the challenges the team faced, and shares what Savannah State must learn and improve as the season continues.

🐯 Fort Valley State Homecoming Preview
It’s Homecoming in Savannah! Coach Howard previews the upcoming showdown against the Fort Valley State University Wildcats. What will it take for the Tigers to protect home turf and deliver a big performance in front of the Homecoming crowd?

🏋🏾 A Lasting Legacy: The Winston and Alma Pittman Field House
Coach Howard also discusses the extraordinary generosity of the Pittman family and Savannah State Athletics’ announcement of the Winston and Alma Pittman Field House. This exciting investment in the future of Savannah State student-athletes will feature a dedicated weight room, film room, coaches’ offices, and player lounges—providing valuable resources to support player development, preparation, and the overall student-athlete experience.

The Tigers are working toward their next opportunity, and Homecoming week brings another chance to show the heart, determination, and pride of Savannah State football!

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🐅 ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY. TIGER PRIDE!

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Is anybody safe in the MEAC or SWAC? The road to Atlanta is heating up, and the race for the 2026 Cricket Celebration Bowl is anything but predictable. HBCU Gameday's Tolly Carr and James Hadnot break down the latest developments across the MEAC and SWAC as conference contenders battle for a chance to compete for the HBCU national championship. MEAC championship race: South Carolina State remains the team to beat, but Morgan State is turning heads, Norfolk State is showing improvement under Michael Vick, and North Carolina Central, Howard, and Delaware State are still very much in the conversation. SWAC championship race: Bethune-Cookman makes a statement with a win over Alabama State, Jackson State survives a tough challenge from Alabama A&M, Prairie View A&M looks to rebound after a stunning loss to Mississippi Valley State, and Alcorn State, Grambling State, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff are lighting up scoreboards. The 2026 Cricket Celebration Bowl takes place December 12 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, bringing together the MEAC and SWAC champions for the HBCU national championship. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M87kS0p-XM

Cobi, Josh, and Steve debate who is really No. 1 in HBCU football after a chaotic week — Grambling beats Jackson State again, North Carolina A&T sends New Hampshire home with an overtime heartbreaker, and Bowie State's defense shuts out Winston-Salem State 21-0. The Road Warriors crew works through the Top 3 debate, Jaylon Tolbert's rise at Alcorn State after leaving Howard, Norfolk State's 62-point homecoming win, the CIAA and SWAC races, and a loaded look ahead to Virginia Union at Bowie State. Originally streamed October 11, 2026.

Sly Williams and Jamie Walker break down a wild week in the SIAC on The SIAC Sit Down. Benedict rolls Clark Atlanta 31-3 behind Trayvon Pender's 188-yard rushing day — but is the Tigers' run defense a problem waiting to happen? Miles survives Lane in a defensive slugfest in Fairfield, sealed by a fourth-quarter safety. And Central State outguns Fort Valley State in a shootout, with Jackson Wasik dealing at quarterback. Game recaps, can't-miss previews, and the boldest opinions in SIAC football — if it's SIAC football, SIAC athletics, or SIAC pride, it's covered here. Originally streamed October 7, 2026.

Midseason grades are in — now defend them.

SJG and K-Ferg return for CIAA vs. Everybody: Week 6 to sort the conference's pretenders from its contenders. Is Bowie State changing the conversation? Are we overlooking defending champion Johnson C. Smith? How much should Virginia State's win over Lincoln reassure us — and what has to change for WSSU coming off the bye?

The crew breaks down the latest results, hands out BTA honors, and looks ahead to Shaw–JCSU, Bowie–WSSU, Livingstone–VSU, and Lincoln–ECSU.

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Sheena sits down with Olivia Antilla — 'Liv For Hoops' — for an in-depth look at HBCU women's basketball: who's rising, who's being overlooked, and what the season ahead really holds.

Queens of the Yard gives the women's game the same serious treatment the men's game gets — real scouting, real storylines, and the programs shaping the conversation.

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The Edward Waters University Tigers just pulled off one of the biggest statements of the season! 🐯🔥

On this week’s Brian Jenkins Show, Coach Brian Jenkins sits down with host Sly Williams to break down the Tigers’ incredible 61-42 victory over Kentucky State University — a game that saw EWU battle back from a halftime deficit and knock off the #1-ranked team in the Black College Football Poll!

Coach Jenkins and Sly discuss:

🏈 EWU vs. Kentucky State — Game Breakdown
🔥 How the Tigers battled back after trailing at halftime
💪 The mentality and adjustments that sparked the comeback
⚡ EWU’s explosive 61-point offensive performance
🏆 What defeating the #1 team means for the Tigers
🧠 The preparation and execution that made the difference
📅 How Edward Waters will use the upcoming bye week
🔧 What Coach Jenkins wants to accomplish during the off week
🐯 How the Tigers continue to build momentum for the rest of the season

The Tigers made a statement against Kentucky State. Now, with a week off, Coach Jenkins and his staff have an opportunity to recharge, evaluate and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Edward Waters University Football is on the rise!

🎙️ The Brian Jenkins Show
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The Thomas Howard Show is back — and this time, Coach Howard has something BIG to celebrate!

Savannah State University picked up a thrilling 38-36 victory over Allen University, giving Thomas Howard his first win of the 2026 season and the first victory of his career as a head coach! 🐯🏈

Coach Howard breaks down the exciting victory, talks about the fight and resilience his Tigers showed, and reflects on what this milestone means for him and the Savannah State football program.

Then, Coach Howard looks ahead to a HUGE matchup against Morehouse College during the Maroon Tigers' Homecoming celebration — SPELLHOUSE!

This game carries an extra-special meaning for Coach Howard. A Morehouse alumnus, Howard will return to BT Harvey Stadium for the second time as a member of the visiting team. Now, he'll lead the Savannah State Tigers into one of the biggest atmospheres in the SIAC.

🔥 First career win
🐯 Savannah State 38, Allen 36
🏈 Coach Howard breaks down the victory
👀 Previewing Savannah State vs. Morehouse
🎓 A Morehouse alum returns to BT Harvey Stadium
🏠 SPELLHOUSE Homecoming matchup

Don't miss this episode of The Thomas Howard Show, hosted by Sly Williams!

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Jacobi, Josh and SJG discuss their games as well as the big storylines in HBCU football after Week 5.

Queens of the Yard is back as HBCU sports enters one of the busiest stretches of the fall.

This week, Sheena breaks down the Protect College Sports Act and what its proposed changes involving NIL, transfers, revenue sharing, women’s sports and media infrastructure could mean for HBCUs.

Then it’s Around the Yard with a look back at a big weekend of HBCU football, including wins from Jackson State, South Carolina State, North Carolina A&T, Delaware State, Virginia State, Kentucky State and more.

And with October officially here, it’s time for the Homecoming Roll Call as some of the biggest weekends on the HBCU calendar approach.

Later, HBCU FC joins the show to discuss the growth of HBCU soccer, the rise of women’s soccer, recruiting and scouting opportunities, the HBCU FC Classic and what greater investment could mean for the future of the sport.

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