HBCU Football Power Rankings: Florida A&M Leads As New Teams Emerge
Atlanta, Georgia – The latest **HBCU football power rankings** have been released, revealing significant shifts among the top teams as the regular season progresses. These rankings, compiled by NCAA Digital’s Stan Becton, serve as a precursor to the highly anticipated Celebration Bowl, set to take place in Atlanta.
As of this week, Florida A&M has solidified its position at the top of the list. The team remains unbeaten against FCS opponents after securing a victory over Alabama State, the preseason favorite in its division. This accomplishment reinforces Florida A&M’s strength and raises expectations as the season continues. The Eagles of North Carolina Central have also made waves, showcasing a commanding win over Campbell. Their performance has drawn attention, leading to a notable distinction in the rankings.
Rankings Overview
The top five teams in the HBCU football power rankings are as follows:
- Florida A&M
- North Carolina Central
- Grambling State
- South Carolina State
- Tennessee State
Grambling State, despite having a bye week, has retained its top-three status due to a previous win over Jackson State. On the other hand, Jackson State has been inconsistent this season, alternating between significant wins and losses. Analysts believe the Tigers are poised to be more competitive moving forward.
South Carolina State experienced a recent victory against Tennessee Tech, allowing them to surpass Tennessee State in the rankings. However, Tennessee State appears to have found a formula for winning tightly contested games, suggesting a positive trend as they approach the heart of conference play.
Performance of Other Teams
In lower rankings, Morgan State managed a victory over Lincoln, a Division II team, but most of their wins have not been against FCS teams. Hampton’s performance has also wavered, losing in double overtime to Rhode Island and subsequently dropping in the rankings to below Morgan State.
Alcorn State upheld its strong performance against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, while Alabama State maintained its place in the rankings despite a loss, mainly due to a lack of strong contenders to take its spot. Texas Southern rose one spot following a close victory over Virginia-Lynchburg, which was considered one of the tightest matches this season.
Southern University, meanwhile, suffered a significant defeat to Nicholls, leading to discussions about their future in the rankings. Their head-to-head win against Prairie View keeps them from dropping further. Prairie View A&M faced a tough loss against a ranked UIW team after a promising first-half effort, highlighting both the challenges facing them and the potential they possess.
Upcoming Challenges and Homecoming Events
The current rankings reflect a dynamic season as teams prepare for the upcoming games and **homecoming events** scheduled across various universities. The stadiums will soon fill with fans eager to support their teams as they battle for supremacy in HBCU football.
With the sixth week of rankings completed, it is evident that team performances will continue to shape the landscape of HBCU football as they vie for positions leading to the **Celebration Bowl**. Each matchup will become increasingly critical as teams aim for not only victories but also a favorable spot in the postseason rankings.
These insights into the latest rankings and team performances set the stage for an exciting rest of the season in HBCU football, where every game counts.
