Alcorn State just tore up the FCS HBCU Coaches Poll, catapulting itself into the top 10 after a wild 43-40 shootout win against Texas Southern! That game was bonkers, and it definitely caught the pollsters’ attention, shaking things up big time in the rankings.
Shake-Ups In The Top 10, But The Top Dogs Hold Strong
While Alcorn State made a massive leap, the poll wasn’t just about one team. We also saw Grambling State drop four spots, landing at No. 10 this week. And talk about drama, Alabama State and Jackson State are tied for No. 2 in the country! That’s a serious power struggle at the top, and you gotta love it when teams are neck and neck like that.
South Carolina State Is Rolling And Nobody Can Stop Them
But let’s be real, the real story right now is No. 1 South Carolina State. Those Bulldogs are absolutely CRUSHING it, now standing at a perfect 5-0! They just cruised past Bethune-Cookman with a solid 31-21 win, proving why they earned all 16 first-place votes in the poll. This team is legit, and everyone knows it.
South Carolina State is looking to keep that undefeated streak alive when they face Citadel on October 3. Can they keep rolling and prove they’re the undisputed best in the FCS HBCU world? You know we’ll be watching to see if anyone can even come close to knocking them off that top spot!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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