Here is our look at our 2023 Ultimate HBCU Sports Division I Top 10 football rankings after Week 9.
| Rank | Team | Previous rank | Record |
| 1 | North Carolina Central | 1 | 7-1 |
| 2 | Florida A&M | 2 | 7-1 |
| 3 | Tennessee State | 3 | 6-2 |
| 4 | Alcorn State | 4 | 5-3 |
| 5 | Jackson State | 5 | 6-3 |
| 6 | Southern | 6 | 5-3 |
| 7 | Alabama State | 8 | 4-3 |
| 8 | Alabama A&M | 7 | 4-4 |
| 9 | Hampton | NR | 4-4 |
| 10 | Howard | 10 | 4-4 |
