Grambling State University benefited from the N.C. A&T-N.C. Central matchup to move into first place in this week’s HSRN FCS Football Poll. N.C. Central’s 42-21 victory over in-state rival N.C. A&T helped both GSU and NCCU leapfrog the Aggies in week 12. A&T fell to third place with the remaining spots staying the same except for a flip-flop between Hampton and Alcorn State.
The Pirates lost the Battle of the Bay 17-10 to Norfolk State, while ASU’s Braves took care of Jackson State, 35-16, in what was once called the “Soul Bowl” in Lorman, MS.
Southern and Tennessee State stayed firm to complete the top five in the FCS Poll. Bethune-Cookman’s Florida Classic win over Florida A&M helped the Wildcats return to the poll at number ten.
The Division II/NAIA Poll is frozen until the end of the playoffs. Winston-Salem State and Tuskegee both earned post season bids and the TU Golden Tigers are still alive in the chase for a national championship.
Langston finished its season at 7-2 but missed out on NAIA postseason play.
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Division I FCS
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School (First Place Votes)
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Record
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Pts
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Last Week
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1
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Grambling State (5)
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8-1
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77
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2
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2
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North Carolina Central (3)
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9-2
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73
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3
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3
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North Carolina A&T
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9-2
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62
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1
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4
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Southern U.
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8-2
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58
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4
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5
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Tennessee State
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7-4
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48
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5
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6
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Prairie View A&M
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7-4
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42
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6
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7
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Alcorn State
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5-5
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31
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8
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8
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Hampton
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5-5
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17
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7
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9
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South Carolina State
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4-6
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15
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10
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10
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Bethune-Cookman
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4-5
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10
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NR
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Others receiving votes
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Texas Southern
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Dr. Cavil’s 2016 HBCU Major Division Poll Rankings – Week 12
| Rank | Team & Mascot | Record | FPV | Points | PWR |
| 1 | Grambling State Tigers | (9-1, 8-0) | 5 | 94 | 2 |
| 2 | North Carolina Central Eagles | (9-2, 8-0) | 4 | 87 | 3 |
| 3 | Southern Jaguars | (8-2, 8-0) | 3 | 83 | 4 |
| 4 | @-North Carolina A&T Aggies | (9-2, 7-1) | 80 | 1 | |
| 5 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | (7-4, 7-2) | 72 | 5 | |
| 6 | Tennessee State Tigers | (7-4, 4-3) | 71 | 7 | |
| 7 | Alcorn State Braves | (5-5, 5-4) | 67 | 8 | |
| 8 | Hampton Pirates | (5-5, 5-3) | 52 | 6 | |
| 9 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | (4-5, 4-3) | 33 | 10 | |
| 10 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | (4-6, 4-3) | 25 | NR |
FPV = First Place Votes; PWR = Previous Week Ranking; NR = Not Ranked
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@ North Carolina A&T State Aggies
@ = Dr. Cavil’s 2015 HBCU Football Major Division ational Champion
Dropped Out: Florida A&M Rattlers-(4-7, 4-4),
Receiving Votes: Savannah State Tigers-(3-6, 3-4)-9
Dr. Cavil’s 2016 HBCU Mid-Major Division Poll Rankings – Week 12
| Rank | Team & Mascot | Record | FPV | Points | PWR |
| 1 | Winston-Salem State Rams | (9-3, 7-0) | 5 | 98 | 1 |
| 2 | Virginia State Trojans | (9-2, 5-2) | 3 | 94 | 2 |
| 3 | @-Tuskegee Golden Tigers | (9-2, 3-1) | 2 | 93 | 3 |
| 4 | Bowie State Bulldogs | (7-4, 6-1) | 79 | 4 | |
| 5 | Langston Lions | (6-2, 4-1) | 77 | 5 | |
| 6 | Albany State Golden Rams | (5-4, 3-1) | 62 | 6 | |
| 7 | Elizabeth City State Vikings | (5-5, 4-3) | 43 | 7 | |
| 8 | Virginia Union Panthers | (5-5, 4-3) | 31 | 8 | |
| 9 | Miles Golden Bears | (5-4, 2-2) | 20 | 9 | |
| 10 | Fort Valley State Wildcats | (5-6, 3-1) | 19 | 10 |
FPV = First Place Votes; PWR = Previous Week Ranking; NR = Not Ranked
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@ Tuskegee Golden Tigers
@ = Dr. Cavil’s 2015 HBCU Football Mid-Major Division National Champion
Dropped Out: N/A
Receiving Votes: Benedict Tigers-(5-6, 2-2)-5, Lane Dragons-(5-5, 1-3)-2
