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Jackson State Takes No. 1 as Morgan State Climbs in HBCU Football Poll
Jackson State Takes No. 1 as Morgan State Climbs in HBCU Football Poll
Jackson State moved into first place in the BOXTOROW HBCU FCS Coaches Poll following games played through October 3, 2026.
The unbeaten Tigers received 163 points, edging South Carolina State by three. Morgan State climbed from seventh to third after defeating Villanova, 38 to 35.
Alabama State and Alabama A&M completed the top five. Delaware State landed sixth, while Bethune-Cookman entered the rankings at eighth.
Alcorn State and Norfolk State tied for tenth, giving this week’s poll 11 teams.
BOXTOROW Week 5 HBCU FCS Coaches Poll
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson State | 5–0 |
| 2 | South Carolina State | 5–1 |
| 3 | Morgan State | 4–1 |
| 4 | Alabama State | 3–2 |
| 5 | Alabama A&M | 4–2 |
| 6 | Delaware State | 3–3 |
| 7 | Grambling State | 3–2 |
| 8 | Bethune-Cookman | 3–2 |
| 9 | Prairie View A&M | 2–4 |
| T10 | Alcorn State | 3–3 |
| T10 | Norfolk State | 3–3 |
Rankings and records are from BOXTOROW’s Week 5 poll, reflecting games through October 3.