Pittmans Pocket: HBCU Football’s Top Week 6 Matchups

Delaware State @ Monmouth

Key storyline: DeSean Jackson’s Hornets will try to ground-and-pound and control tempo vs Monmouth’s aerial attack.

Edge: Monmouth. The HBCU+ model gives Monmouth a slight advantage (projected margin ~ 6)

Prediction: Monmouth 34, Delaware State 20 (per HBCU picks)

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Benedict vs Allen

Edge / prediction: Benedict 33, Allen 21 (per the HBCU Chris-tal ball picks)

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Bethune-Cookman @ Alabama State

Key battle: Can B-CU slow down Coach Woodard’s Alabama State squad?

Model lean: Alabama State favored (~76% win probability in HBCU+ model)

Prediction: Alabama State wins big

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Prairie View A&M @ Alcorn State

Model lean: Prairie View favored (projected ~7-point margin)

Prediction: Prairie View 31, Alcorn State 14 (per HBCU Chris-tal ball)

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Jackson State vs Alabama A&M

Model lean: Jackson State favored (~10-point edge)

Prediction: Jackson State 28, Alabama A&M 20 (per HBCU picks)

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Norfolk State @ Hampton — Can Michael Vick “earn the crown of Virginia”?

Context: Vick’s first year is rocky so far (1–4 entering this game).

Hampton is also struggling (1–4) but this is a rivalry game (Battle of the Bay).

Model lean: Extremely close — Norfolk State has a slight edge (52% win probability)

Prediction: Norfolk State 23, Hampton 19 (per HBCU picks)

Will Vick “earn the crown”? If he pulls off the rivalry win, it’s a statement — but this is a razor–thin game.