For some bands, it afforded the opportunity to honor the musical legacy of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
For other bands it was merely business as usual; to show up and to show out.
No matter what, however, it was a pretty exciting week.
Here are the top five HBCU halftime shows from Week 1.
5. North Carolina Central (vs. Prairie View A&M)
Performed at Georgia State Stadium, Atlanta
4. Tennessee State (vs. Bethune-Cookman)
Performed at Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tenn.
3. Norfolk State (vs. Virginia State)
Performed at Dick Price Stadium, Norfolk, Va.
2. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (vs. Morehouse)
Performed at Golden Lions Stadium, Pine Bluff, Ark.
1. Grambling State (vs. Louisiana)
Performed at Cajun Field, Lafayette, La.
https://youtu.be/AnzeUWtxwio
