Only two top-10 teams kept the same spot in this week’s HBCU football power rankings thanks to a few upsets.
These are done weekly throughout the regular season, as I sort each HBCU football team at the FCS level based on their performances. Nicknamed The Road to Atlanta, the weekly power rankings lead to the annual meeting of HBCU football’s two best teams at this year’s Celebration Bowl in Atlanta.
The Road to Atlanta: Week 9 HBCU Football Power Rankings
1. Jackson State | SWAC | 7-0 (5-0) | Prev: 1
Jackson State prevailed in its biggest test of the season, outlasting Campbell 22-14. While the game wasn’t an offensive explosion, linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr. reminded everyone why he’s one of the best players in the FCS with 13 tackles and a sack.
4th Quarter | 3:17
Sy’veon Wilkerson rushes for a 4 yard touchdown!#JSU – 22#Campbell -7 #TheeILove | #IBelieve pic.twitter.com/iMA9FWJCE4
— Jackson State Athletics (@GoJSUTigers) October 22, 2022
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2. Southern | SWAC | 5-2 (3-1) | Prev: 2
Southern handled its business on homecoming against a team that isn’t in the NCAA. Up next, the Jaguars face Jackson State on the road.
3. Florida A&M | SWAC | 5-2 (3-1) | Prev: 5
Florida A&M had a bye last week.
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4. Prairie View A&M | SWAC | 4-3 (3-1) | Prev: 6
Prairie View A&M picked up a non-conference win over winless Lamar, 54-21. The Panthers still need help to return to the top of the SWAC West, but they don’t play a team with a winning record in the remainder of the season.
5. North Carolina A&T | Big South | 4-3 (2-0) | Prev: 9
North Carolina A&T moves to the top five of this week’s power rankings after starting 2-0 in Big South play. The Aggies remain in front of South Carolina State thanks to a head-to-head win. The Aggies also move in front of North Carolina Central because a lot has changed since that Week 1 loss….
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