The Road to Atlanta: Alabama A&M joins high 5 in Week 4 HBCU soccer energy rankings

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A brand new workforce joins the highest 5 after an thrilling week of HBCU soccer. See the entire adjustments within the HBCU soccer energy rankings beneath.

These are the third rankings of the common season. The rankings might be completed weekly all through the common season, sorting every HBCU soccer workforce on the FCS stage primarily based on their performances this season. Nicknamed “The Road to Atlanta,” the weekly energy rankings result in the annual assembly of HBCU soccer’s two greatest groups at this yr’s Celebration Bowl held in Atlanta.

See the most recent energy rankings beneath.

The Road to Atlanta: 2025 Week 4 HBCU soccer energy rankings

1. Jackson State | SWAC | 2-1 (0-0) | Prev: 1

Jackson State landed a shutout over Tuskegee to carry on to the highest spot.

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2. Alabama State | SWAC | 2-1 (0-0) | Prev: 2

Alabama State dominated Miles en path to a 37-9 win.

3. South Carolina State | MEAC | 2-1 (0-0) | Prev: 3

South Carolina State’s win over Bethune-Cookman wasn’t as shut as the ultimate rating regarded, main by 28 factors coming into the fourth quarter.

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4. North Carolina Central | MEAC | 2-2 (0-0) | Prev: 4

Walker Harris threw for 387 yards and three touchdowns, speeding for an additional rating in a blowout win over Fayetteville State.

5. Alabama A&M | SWAC | 2-1 (0-0) | Prev: 10

Alabama A&M joins the highest 5 after a win over Tennessee State. Quarterback Cornelius Brown IV had one other large day, passing for 329 yards and two touchdowns.​

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6. Howard | MEAC | 2-1 (0-0) | Prev: 6

Howard dominated Morehouse within the HBCU New York Football Classic. It’s a strong efficiency in opposition to a Division II opponent.

7. Southern | SWAC | 1-3 (1-0) | Prev: 7

Southern misplaced to Fresno State from the FBS. They’ll keep within the high 10.

8. Prairie View A&M | SWAC | 1-2 (1-0) | Prev: 8

Prairie View A&M fell to native FBS workforce Rice however an FBS loss will not knock the Panthers from the highest 10.

9. Delaware State | MEAC | 2-1 (0-0) | Prev: 9

Delaware State’s offense once more regarded the half with a win over Bowie State.

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10. Tennessee State | OVC-Big South | 1-2 (0-0)| Prev: 5

Tennessee State drops to No. 10 after a loss to Alabama A&M. TSU’s win over North Carolina A&T appears higher after Week 3 too.​​​​​​

Week 4 HBCU Football Power Rankings
RANK TEAM
1 Jackson State
2 Alabama State
3 South Carolina State
4 North Carolina Central
5 Alabama A&M
6 Howard
7 Southern
8 Prairie View A&M
9 Delaware State
10 Tennessee State
11 North Carolina A&T
12 Florida A&M
13 Morgan State
14 Texas Southern
15 Hampton
16 Norfolk State
17 Grambling State
18 Arkansas-Pine Bluff
19 Mississippi Valley State
20 Bethune-Cookman
21 Alcorn State

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11. North Carolina A&T | CAA | 1-2 (0-0) | Prev: 19

North Carolina A&T picked up its first DI win in two years after a double-overtime win over Hampton. With it so early within the season and different HBCUs nonetheless in quest of a DI win, the Aggies transfer as much as No. 11.

12. Florida A&M | SWAC | 1-2 (0-0) | Prev: 15

Florida A&M picked up its first win of the season, defeating Albany State from DII. RJ Johnson performed effectively within the second half, ending with 272 yards and two touchdowns.

13. Morgan State | MEAC | 0-3 (0-0) | Prev: 11

Morgan State misplaced to Toledo from the FBS, however drops because it’s nonetheless winless.

14. Texas Southern | SWAC | 0-3 (0-1) | Prev: 12

Texas Southern fell to 0-3 after a loss to Lamar. The Tigers play Mississippi Valley State subsequent.

15. Hampton | CAA | 1-2 (0-0) | Prev: 14

Hampton misplaced in double time beyond regulation to North Carolina A&T, dropping the Pirates within the rankings.

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16. Norfolk State | MEAC | 1-2 (0-0) | Prev: 16

Norfolk State misplaced to Rutgers from the FBS, staying put at No. 16.

17. Grambling State | SWAC | 2-1 (0-0) | Prev: 13

Grambling State wanted time beyond regulation to beat a Division II opponent. Yes it is a win, however its unimpressive nature drops Grambling within the rankings.

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18. Arkansas-Pine Bluff | SWAC | 1-2 (0-0) | Prev: 18

Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Lincoln for its first win, however it’s not a Division I win so it will not maintain a lot weight.

19. Mississippi Valley State | SWAC | 0-3 (0-1) | Prev: 17

Mississippi Valley State misplaced to Southeastern Louisiana.

20. Bethune-Cookman | SWAC | 0-3 (0-0) | Prev: 20

Bethune-Cookman scored 28 fourth-quarter factors to make the ultimate rating regarded respectable in opposition to South Carolina State, however it was nonetheless a nasty loss.

21. Alcorn State | SWAC | 0-3 (0-0) | Prev: 21

Alcorn State stays winless after a loss to Mississippi State.


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