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WILLIE SIMMONS SAYS FIU IS BUILT ON LOVE AND SACRIFICE AS BOWL DROUGHT ENDS

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✍️ FIU ends its bowl drought with a 27-21 win over Jacksonville State, with coach Willie Simmons crediting the team's love and sacrifice for their turnaround.

👉 FIU ends its bowl drought with a 27-21 win over Jacksonville State 👉 Coach Willie Simmons credits the team's love and sacrifice for their turnaround 👉 Simmons has never had a losing season in nine years as a head coach 👉 FIU has a three-game winning streak 👉 Simmons has built a culture of hard work and dedication

-- #WillieSimmons #FIU #WesternKentucky #JacksonvilleState #PrairieView #FAMU #SamHoustonState #sports

SEMINOLE’S TIMMY MCCLAIN COMES FULL CIRCLE, ENDS CAREER WITH A BANG AT CLASSIC

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✍️ Bethune-Cookman quarterback Timmy McClain led his team to a 38-34 victory over FAMU in the Florida Classic, capping off a tumultuous four-year college career.

👉 Timmy McClain transferred four times during his college career 👉 He led Bethune-Cookman to a 38-34 victory over FAMU in the Florida Classic 👉 McClain has faced numerous setbacks and adversity during his college career 👉 He is now looking to take his talents to the NFL 👉 He credits his support system, including his father, for helping him stay motivated and focused

-- #TimmyMcClain #TimMcClainSr. #GerryBohanon #JohnRhysPlumlee #RaymondWoodieJr. #ChrisHays #SeminoleHigh #USF #UCF #ArkansasState #Bethune-Cookman #OlympiaHigh #FAMU #CampingWorldStadium #sports

ALABAMA BASKETBALL LOSES 4-STAR FROM 2026 RECRUITING CLASS AFTER DECOMMITMENT

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✍️ Alabama basketball's 2026 recruiting class takes a hit as 4-star Chris Washington Jr. decommits from the Crimson Tide.

👉 Chris Washington Jr. decommits from Alabama basketball 👉 Washington was the program's first 2026 commit 👉 He did not provide a reason for his decision 👉 Alabama's 2026 recruiting class now only features 4-star guard Tarris Bouie 👉 The class has fallen to No. 57 in the 247Sports composite rankings

-- #ChrisWashingtonJr. #NateOats #JoeTipton #EmileeSmarr #Alabama #Tuscaloosa #Murfreesboro #Tennessee #Cincinnati #Villanova #FAMU #OleMiss #Auburn #sports

TOP-30 OVERALL RECRUIT CHRIS WASHINGTON JR. DECOMMITS FROM ALABAMA

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✍️ Chris Washington Jr., a four-star small forward, has decommitted from Alabama's 2026 class.

👉 Chris Washington Jr. has decommitted from Alabama's 2026 class 👉 He was initially committed to Alabama in September 👉 He is a four-star small forward in the 2026 class 👉 He is ranked No. 30 overall and No. 1 in Tennessee 👉 He was a standout performer at the NBPA Top-100 Camp and Under Armour Circuit

-- #ChrisWashingtonJr. #JamieShaw #Alabama #Tennessee #OleMiss #Auburn #Cincinnati #Villanova #FAMU #ProvidenceChristianAcademy #sports

FAMU FOOTBALL'S ADVERSITY HELPED 'GATHER THE TROOPS' TO ESCAPE ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF VICTORIOUS

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✍️ FAMU football team won a close 31-28 game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Week 11 of the SWAC season.

👉 FAMU football team won a close game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff 👉 The team overcame hardships to secure the win 👉 The ability to 'finish' was a key factor in the win

-- #Arkansas-PineBluff #FAMU #sports

WHY FAMU FOOTBALL COACH JAMES COLZIE III IS FEELING HEAT TO 'TURN AROUND' EARLY SEASON FREEFALL

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✍️ FAMU football is off to a 1-3 record and 0-1 in SWAC play after losing 42-14 to Alabama State.

👉 FAMU football is off to a 1-3 record 👉 0-1 record in SWAC play 👉 Lost 42-14 to Alabama State 👉 Head coach James Colzie III wants to turn the season around

-- #JamesColzieIII #AlabamaState #FAMU #sports

HOW WILLIE SIMMONS' FAMU FOOTBALL DEPARTURE LED TO FIRST FBS HEAD COACHING JOB AT FIU

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✍️ Willie Simmons, the current FIU head football coach and former FAMU coach, spoke at the Tallahassee Quarterback Club on September 23, 2025.

-- #WillieSimmons #Tallahassee #FIU #FAMU #sports

TOP-30 OVERALL RECRUIT CHRIS WASHINGTON JR. COMMITS TO ALABAMA

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✍️ Chris Washington Jr., a four-star prospect, has committed to Alabama's basketball team.

👉 Chris Washington Jr. is a four-star prospect in the 2026 class 👉 He committed to Alabama's basketball team 👉 He chose Alabama over offers from Auburn, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Cincinnati, Villanova, and FAMU

-- #ChrisWashingtonJr. #NateOats #Tuscaloosa #ProvidenceChristianAcademy #Alabama #Auburn #Tennessee #OleMiss #Cincinnati #Villanova #FAMU #sports

GODBY'S LANDON DOUGHERTY STAYS 'HUMBLE AND HUNGRY' THANKS TO HIS DAD, A FORMER FAMU QB

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✍️ Landon Dougherty, a three-star quarterback, transferred to Godby High School after leading Gadsden County to a state championship. He aims to surpass his previous season's stats and has received offers from Duke, Maryland, and FIU.

👉 Landon Dougherty transferred to Godby High School after leading Gadsden County to a state championship 👉 He aims to surpass his previous season's stats of 2,151 passing yards and 27 touchdowns 👉 He has received offers from Duke, Maryland, and FIU 👉 He is the son of former FAMU quarterback Ben Dougherty 👉 His father, Ben, was a quarterback at FAMU and has influenced Landon's development as a quarterback

-- #LandonDougherty #BenDougherty #JamarinSimmons #WillieSimmons #RussellEllington #JohnHolston #UrsulaJaraDougherty #GodbyHighSchool #GadsdenCounty #FAMU #IowaState #NorthIowaCommunityCollege #Peru #Florida #sports

WHAT SHOULD PENN STATE FANS EXPECT FROM DEVONTE ROSS IN 2025?

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✍️ Penn State brought in transfer Devonte Ross to bolster their wide receiver corps, and he's looking to build on his breakout 2024 season.

👉 Ross had a breakout year in 2024 with 76 catches, over 1,000 yards, and 11 touchdowns 👉 He's looking to bring his speed and elusiveness to the Big Ten 👉 Ross faces questions about his ability to gain separation from defensive backs 👉 He'll be working with better players around him than he had at Troy 👉 Realistic expectations for 2025 are 45 receptions for 600 yards and around eight touchdowns

-- #DevonteRoss #DrewAllar #TreborPena #PennState #Kentucky #Troy #HappyValley #FAMU #Iowa #sports

FAMU FOOTBALL'S KENDALL BOHLER AIMING TO MAKE GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION AT BRONCOS ROOKIE MINICAMP

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✍️ Former FAMU cornerback Kendall Bohler signed a three-year undrafted free agent contract with the Denver Broncos, aiming to prove himself and represent HBCU football.

👉 Kendall Bohler signed a three-year undrafted free agent contract with the Denver Broncos 👉 He participated in various pre-draft events, including the Hula Bowl, HBCU NFL Combine, and FAMU's on-campus Pro Day 👉 He joins four other FAMU alumni currently in the NFL 👉 He aims to prove himself and represent HBCU football during the Broncos' rookie minicamp and upcoming season

-- #KendallBohler #SeanPayton #GeraldThomas,III #BrandonHepburn #MarkqueseBell #IsaiahLand #XavierSmith #TerrellJennings #CarsonVinson #Denver #Colorado #Tallahassee #Florida #Orlando #Ocoee #MercerUniversity #FAMU #BroncosParkPoweredbyCommonSpirit #Englewood #sports

FAMU TENNIS ENTERS THE NCAA TOURNAMENT 'SIX STRONG,' WILL FACE GEORGIA BULLDOGS IN REGIONAL

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✍️ FAMU women's tennis team will represent the SWAC in the NCAA Tournament and face Georgia Bulldogs on Friday.

👉 FAMU women's tennis team will represent the SWAC in the NCAA Tournament 👉 The team will face the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday at 1 p.m. in Athens, Georgia

-- #FAMU #Georgia #Athens,Georgia #sports

FAMU BASEBALL'S ALL-AMERICAN PITCHER CALEB GRANGER SET TO HAVE SEASON-ENDING SURGERY

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✍️ FAMU baseball player Caleb Granger will miss the rest of the season due to an unknown reason.

👉 Caleb Granger will miss the rest of the season 👉 He was the SWAC Pitcher of the Year 2024 👉 He was a preseason All-American

-- #CalebGranger #FAMU #sports

FAMU SJGC STUDENTS TO HOST SCREENING OF NEW 'BULLET' BOB HAYES DOCUMENTARY ON WEDNESDAY

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✍️ Students from FAMU's School of Journalism & Graphic Communication have created a documentary called 'Bullet' that is gaining national attention.

👉 Students from FAMU's School of Journalism & Graphic Communication created the documentary 'Bullet' 👉 The film focuses on the impact of gun violence on communities 👉 The documentary is gaining national attention for its powerful storytelling and poignant portrayal of the issue

-- #FAMU #SchoolofJournalism&GraphicCommunication #entertainment

SEMINOLE SIDELINES: FSU HEALS, TRANSFER TALK, CHARLIE WARD AT FAMU

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✍️ The article discusses the Florida State University (FSU) community's healing process after a shooting incident, transfer portal activity, and Charlie Ward's new job as FAMU's men's basketball coach.

👉 FSU community reflects on healing process after shooting incident 👉 Transfer portal activity, including departures of Aaron Hester and TJ Ferguson 👉 Receiver position update, with Jordan Scott and Hykeem Williams entering portal and Jalen Brown being dismissed 👉 Charlie Ward's new job as FAMU's men's basketball coach

-- #PatrickBurnham #BobFerrante #AaronHester #TJFerguson #JordanScott #HykeemWilliams #JalenBrown #CharlieWard #FloridaStateUniversity #FAMU #sports

KENWICK THOMPSON TABBED AS FAMU FOOTBALL'S NEXT DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR AND LINEBACKERS COACH

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✍️ FAMU football hired Kenwick Thompson as its defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.

👉 Kenwick Thompson hired as FAMU football's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach 👉 Thompson previously worked at UAB as assistant head coach and linebackers coach

-- #KenwickThompson #FAMU #UAB #sports

PETTWAY LEADS PRAIRIE VIEW A&M AGAINST FLORIDA A&M AFTER 23-POINT PERFORMANCE

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✍️ Florida A&M Rattlers are set to face Prairie View A&M Panthers in a college football game.

-- #Florida #PrairieView #FAMU #PVAMU #sports