South Carolina State leads HBCU Coaches Poll after 66-0 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
South Carolina State remains at the top of the BOXTOROW HBCU FCS Coaches Poll released on September 14. The Bulldogs, who are 3-0, received all 17 first-place votes after defeating Virginia State 66-0. They extend their current win streak to 11 games, which includes two shutouts this season. Alabama State remains second in the rankings, despite a loss to FBS Troy. Alabama A&M enters the top 10 at No. 9 following a win over Tennessee State, while Texas Southern drops out after a defeat to UTEP.
- •South Carolina State is 3-0 and leads with 170 points.
- •All 17 coaches gave South Carolina State a first-place vote.
- •Alabama State is in second place with a 2-1 record.
- •Alabama A&M jumps to No. 9 after its victory over Tennessee State.
- •Texas Southern falls out of the top 10 after losing to UTEP.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — HBCU football coaches poll: South Carolina State remains on top
"South Carolina State racked up all first place votes as the Bulldogs are on an 11-game win streak dating back to last season.
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