Week 1 of the college football season has officially come and gone. Here’s how I voted in the BOXTOROW HBCU Football Media Poll after Week 1.
1. Jackson State (1-0): The reigning Celebration Bowl champions took care of business in their 28-14 win over Hampton. With returning quarterback JaCobian Morgan completing only 50% of his passes for 147 yards, running back Ahmad Miller picked up the slack with 12 carries for 182 yards and two touchdowns.
2. South Carolina State (1-0): The Bulldogs won a 16-15 nailbiter at home against Wofford. South Carolina State’s defense only allowed 10 first downs and 142 yards of total offense. Defensive end Michael Lunz, a Tulane transfer, had five tackles and two sacks.
3. North Carolina Central (1-1): The Eagles fell 27-10 to New Hampshire after the