Bands
HBCU band news, videos, polls, rankings, and more from HBCU bands representing the SWAC, MEAC, SIAC, CIAA, and NAIA. Home of the annual HBCU Band of the Year Award.
HBCU Band Poll: Which band won the Las Vegas Classic halftime show, Grambling or Jackson State?
Grambling State and Jackson State met in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium for the inaugural Las...
HBCU Band Poll: Which band won the 2025 Magic City Classic halftime show, Alabama A&M or Alabama State?
The 2025 edition of the Magic City Classic football game, featuring Alabama A&M and Alabama State,...
Here are the Top 5 HBCU band halftime shows from Week 8
Week 8 in HBCU football was all about homecoming energy and halftime heat. The spotlight games,...
Here are the Top 5 HBCU band halftime shows from Week 7
The marquee event of Week 7 was the long-awaited football contest between Alabama State and Jackson...
Florida A&M announcer loses appeal to return to mic after Ozempic comment
The Southwestern Athletic Conference has upheld its suspension of longtime Florida A&M University band announcer Joe...
Jackson State football to wear uniform that honors world renowned band
Jackson State University’s football team will hit the gridiron with a fresh look that celebrates one...
Here are the Top 5 HBCU band halftime shows from Week 6
The Battle of the Bay between Hampton and Norfolk State was the flagship HBCU football event...
Another HBCU band bows out of ESPN competition
Weeks after one HBCU band asked to be removed from the ESPN Red Lobster Band of...
HBCU Band Poll: Which band won the 2025 Battle of the Bay halftime show, Norfolk State or Hampton?
Hampton and Norfolk State renewed their storied HBCU rivalry Saturday in the latest edition of the...
Here are the Top 5 HBCU band halftime shows from Week 5
A number of unforeseen circumstances have delayed this weekly article, which highlights the top 5 HBCU...
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