Here is a brief recap of key games in week 5 of the 2025 Black College Football season.
JaCobian Morgan Shines with 5 Total Touchdowns as Jackson State Dominates Alabama A&M 57-24
Quarterback JaCobian Morgan delivered a stellar performance, throwing four touchdown passes and running for another to lead Jackson State to a commanding 57-24 victory over Alabama A&M on Saturday night.
Morgan completed 21 of 30 passes for 314 yards and added 120 rushing yards on 12 carries in a dual-threat showcase. Shemar Savage and Ja’Naylon Dupree each caught two of Morgan’s touchdown passes, while Travis Terrell Jr. contributed 103 rushing yards on just seven carries as the Tigers racked up 388 yards on the ground. Savage finished with 91 receiving yards and two scores.
For Alabama A&M (3–3, 0–2 SWAC), Cornelius Brown IV went 26-of-39 for 341 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception. Daveon Walker led all receivers with nine catches for 100 yards and a touchdown, while Franck Pierre added another score.
Alabama State Rolls Past Bethune-Cookman 52–35 in Homecoming Victory
Alabama State University celebrated Homecoming in style, defeating Bethune-Cookman 52–35 before a lively crowd of 24,736 at ASU Stadium.
The Hornets (4–1, 2–0 SWAC) displayed a balanced offensive attack, amassing 559 total yards with five different players scoring on the ground. Quarterback Andrew Body led the charge, completing 11-of-16 passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding 95 rushing yards. Karl Ligon powered through for 59 yards and two scores, and Jahbari Kuykendall, Marcus Harris II, and Jamarie Hostzclaw each added rushing touchdowns.
Monmouth Outlasts Delaware State 49–38 Behind Derek Robertson’s 4 TDs
Derek Robertson threw for 351 yards and four touchdowns, while Rodney Nelson rushed for 203 yards and two scores as Monmouth defeated DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State 49–38 on Saturday.
Delaware State (3–3) was paced by Marquis Gillis, who rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown, and James Jones, who punched in three short-yardage scores.
Texas Southern Crushes Arkansas-Pine Bluff 51–7
Roriyon Richardson caught two touchdowns and Donovan Jones added a special teams score as Texas Southern dominated Arkansas-Pine Bluff, winning 51–7 on Saturday night.
The Tigers piled up 557 total yards, including 350 rushing and 207 passing. Richardson had a career night with seven receptions for 103 yards and two TDs, while Cooper completed 16-of-23 passes for 197 yards and two scores. Athean Renfro rushed for 133 yards, and Isaiah Bogerty anchored the defense with seven tackles.
Webb’s 44-Yard Field Goal Lifts Prairie View A&M Over Alcorn State 13–12
A clutch 44-yard field goal by Webb with 14:54 left sealed a narrow 13–12 win for Prairie View A&M over Alcorn State on Saturday at Jack Spinks-Marino Casem Stadium.
The Panthers (4–2, 3–0 SWAC) controlled the clock with a balanced ground attack. Cameron Peters led the way with 66 rushing yards, while Lamagea McDowell added 51 yards. Jyzaiah Rockwell was the top target with seven receptions for 45 yards.
Hampton Tops Norfolk State 41–34 in Battle of the Bay
Braden Davis threw for one touchdown and ran for another as Hampton held off Norfolk State 41–34 in the annual Battle of the Bay.
Davis finished with 202 passing yards, 64 rushing yards, and two total touchdowns. Gracen Goldsmith contributed 75 rushing yards and a score, while X’Zavion Evans tallied 93 yards for the Spartans. Kuhns completed 15-of-26 passes for 242 yards and three TDs in the losing effort.
Eastern Illinois Downs Tennessee State 31–7
Connor Wolf threw for two touchdowns, and backup QB Cole LaCrue added two short rushing scores to power Eastern Illinois past Tennessee State 31–7.
For the Tigers (1–4, 0–2), Byron McNair threw for 205 yards with one touchdown and one interception as their losing streak extended to four.
Georgetown Stuns Morgan State with Last-Second Hail Mary
Dez Thomas II connected with Jimmy Kibble on a 49-yard Hail Mary touchdown as time expired, giving Georgetown a dramatic 27–24 victory over Morgan State.
The Bears had surged ahead 24–21 after Dante Archie’s 28-yard TD pass to Justin Perry late in the third quarter, but they were unable to convert on a key fourth down with 32 seconds remaining, setting the stage for Thomas’ game-winning throw.
Upcoming HBCU Matchups
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South Carolina State vs. North Carolina A&T – 1:00 p.m., Truist Stadium, Greensboro
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North Carolina Central vs. Florida A&M – 3:00 p.m., Bragg Stadium, Tallahassee
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Mississippi Valley State vs. Alabama A&M – 3:00 p.m., Lewis Crews Stadium, Huntsville
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Southern vs. Bethune-Cookman – 3:00 p.m., Daytona Stadium, Daytona Beach
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Alabama State vs. Jackson State – 3:30 p.m., Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson
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Texas Southern vs. Grambling – 7:00 p.m., Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium, Grambling
