Reggie Barlow supports calls for higher HBCU football guarantee payouts

Tennessee State head coach Reggie Barlow is backing Edward Waters University president Dr. A. Zachary Faison in his public criticism of current money game structures. Faison stated that future Division I opposition will only be scheduled if financial terms align with program goals, citing a $65,000 payout from Jackson State that failed to cover travel expenses. Barlow echoed these concerns during a conference call, arguing that HBCU programs should receive at least $1 million when facing Power Conference opponents to better support NIL and scholarship funds. Citing his own team’s experience playing the University of Georgia, Barlow noted significant disparities in what various schools receive for these matchups. The coaches advocate for a shift in scheduling strategy that prioritizes the financial health of the football program over traditional guarantee game models.

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