CJ and Mike discuss the SWAC race heading into the final month of the season with Mo Carter, preview South Carolina State v. NCCU, talk about Tennessee State's chances of winning the Big South/OVC and more.

CJ welcomes Sherm to the show to discuss the standouts players/teams at the midway point of the football season. The two also discuss homecoming do's/don't's.

CJ and Mike preview all of the big time matchups in HBCU football this week, congratulate Tennessee State legend Richard Barrett on being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, talk to TSU student Tyler Cole about his experience with First Take and more.

CJ and Mike preview this week's HBCU football games, discuss last week's action, share their thoughts on the Grizzlies' trip to Tennessee State and more.

With Mike out of town, CJ welcomes Sherm (cohost of Sneakfest and a proud Miles graduate) to the cohost chair and the duo discuss Miles' recent purchase, talk about some early year surprises, preview Alabama State v. FAMU, and talk to the executive director of the Fall '24 HBCU College Tour Corey Allen.

CJ and Mike discuss Grambling State's big win over Jackson State, talk to Lane College head football coach Vyron Brown ahead of their matchup with Clark Atlanta, preview this week's slate of games and more.

CJ and Mike recap the Southern Heritage Classic, preview JSU v. Grambling State with Mo Carter, share their thoughts on the battle for the Real HU, and more.

CJ and Mike preview the Southern Heritage Classic, talk to founder of the Southern Heritage Classic Fred Jones about this year's festivities, they offer their thoughts on the death of the legendary Frankie Beverly and more.

CJ and Mike recap last week's HBCU games, catch up with TSU QB Draylen Ellis, talk to the President & CEO of Sports Eleven05 LLC, Producers of the HBCUNY Classic Albert Williams about this year's matchup between Morehouse and Howard, give their picks on this week's games, and more.

CJ Hurt and Mike Wallace take a look back at the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff, talk to Donal Ware about his 20 years covering HBCUs, talk to the Orange Blossom Classic executive director Kendra Bullock Major and more.