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HBCU Football: South Carolina State and Kentucky State lead rankings
HBCU football enters Week 5 with significant shifts in national rankings. In Division I, South Carolina State leads the rankings following an undefeated 5-0 start, including a 31-21 road win over Bethune-Cookman. The Bulldogs have climbed to No. 12 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll and No. 15 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll.
In Division II, Kentucky State has claimed the No. 1 spot in the HBCU Black College Football Poll after Benedict fell to Tuskegee. Kentucky State holds a 4-1 overall record.
Notable Week 4 results include North Carolina A&T upsetting No. 19 Rhode Island 22-18, marking their first win of the season. Prairie View A&M secured a 21-14 victory over Grambling State in the State Fair Classic, while Jackson State defeated Southern 35-17.
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Chennis Berry · Kentucky State University · North Carolina A&T · Prairie View A&M · South Carolina State University
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] South Carolina State moved to No. 12 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. scsuathletics.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kentucky State is ranked No. 1 in the Division II HBCU Black College Football Poll. hbcugameday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] South Carolina State holds an undefeated 5-0 record following a 31-21 victory over Bethune-Cookman. scsuathletics.com · www.si.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] North Carolina A&T defeated No. 19 Rhode Island 22-18. hbcubuzz.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prairie View A&M defeated Grambling State 21-14 in the State Fair Classic. hbcubuzz.com · www.si.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jackson State defeated Southern 35-17 in the BoomBox Classic. hbcubuzz.com