From HBCU Sports Reports
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October is over, and the margin for error is getting smaller.
Saturday’s HBCU football slate delivered rivalry drama, overtime thrillers and a few results that could reshape conference races. Alabama A&M escaped with another Magic City Classic victory, Southern delivered one of its most convincing performances of the season, and Johnson C. Smith showed it has a playmaker capable of changing a championship race.
But not everyone left Saturday feeling good. Bethune-Cookman followed an impressive victory over Jackson State with a blowout loss, while Florida A&M continued searching for answers. Here are five things we learned from Saturday’s action.
Alabama A&M didn’t have to dominate the Magic City Classic to prove it’s No. 1
Nobody is handing out style points for rivalry victories. Alabama A&M defeated Alabama State 31-28 in the 85th annual Magic City Classic, and that’s what matters most. The Bulldogs survived a competitive game, protected their bragging rights, and kept themselves atop the SWAC East. Cornelius Brown IV threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns, while Kolton Nero added 81 rushing yards and a score. Alabama St...