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Pittman’s Pocket: 2023 HBCU Football Schedule Opens with 5 Classic Games

Pittman's Pocket: 2023 HBCU Football Schedule Opens with 5 Classic Games
Pittman’s Pocket: 2023 HBCU Football Schedule Opens with 5 Classic Games

Yes, College Football will officially arrive this weekend as the 2023 season kicks off. We have 5 HBCU games highlighted for this Labor Day weekend.

Southern vs. Alabama StateLabor Day Classic Game is slated for September 2nd at 6 pm

Players to Watch from Alabama State:

  • Adrian Maddox, DB, #14, 6’3, 200 pound defensive back and Preseason All-American
  • Cali Jackson Jr LB, #3, 5’11, 192 pound backer
  • Colton Adams #1, LB, 6’1, 244 pound senior linebacker
  • Robert Alston IV, OL, #63, 6’3, 344 pound All-SWAC player

Players to Watch on Southern:

  • Tahj Brown, DL, #9, 6’3, 230 pound edge rusher
  • Joshua Griffin, K, #45, 6’2, 180 pound kicker
  • Eli Fields, OT, #78, A big OT at 6’6, 315 pounds
  • Ckelby Givens, DL, #92, A 6’2, 230 pound rusher

Grambling State vs. HamptonBrick City Classic September 2 at 3 pm

Players to watch Grambling:

  • Sundiata Anderson, DL, #9, 6’5, 240 pound All-American
  • Lewis Matthews LB, #57, 5’11, 220 pound backer
  • Lyndon Rush, WR, #10, 6’0, 220 pounds with great route running skills

Players to watch from Hampton:

  • Qwahish Townsel, LB, #4, 6’0, 225 pound linebacker

Central State vs. Mississippi Valley State Chicago Classic

Players to watch from Central State:

  • Twon Hines, WR, #0, 6’0, 185 pounds

Players to watch from Mississippi Valley State

  • Anthony Turnage, K, #46, 5’11, 185 pound standout kicker formerly of DuPage
  • Jamari Jones, QB, #9, 6’3, 210 pound gunslinger from JUCO power house Mississippi CC

Jackson State vs. FAMU – Highly anticipated Orange Blossom Game

Players to watch from FAMU:

  • Jeremy Moussa, QB, #8, 6’3, 225 pound gunslinger formerly of Vandy
  • Marcus Riley, WR, #4, 5’11, 175 pound wideout
  • Kamari Young, TE, #81, 6’4, 245 pounds
  • Kendall Bohler, DB, #3, 6’0, 193-pound transfer from Mercer
  • Isaiah Major, LB, #0, 6’1, 230 pounds that flies to the ball

Players to watch from Jackson State:

  • D.J. Stevens, TE, #86, 6’4, 235 pounds
  • Jason Brown, QB, #4, 6’2, 230 pounds, former South Carolina transfer
  • Devontae Davis, DL, #97, 6’3, 296 pound pass rusher

Virginia State vs. Norfolk State September 2nd, 2 pm

Players to watch from Norfolk State:

  • Joseph White, #1, DB, 6’1, 174 pounds

Player to watch from Virginia State:

  • Willie Drew, DB, #23, 6’0, 190 pound star defensive back
  • Matthew Foster, OL, #58, 6’6, 315 pound transfer from Alabama State
  • Miqueal Pillow-Smiley, DL, #5, 6’2, 280 pound transfer from Jackson State

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