Week 6 HBCU Sports Ultimate Division I Football Poll: Top Teams Hold Strong, Others Making Moves

In Week 6 of the HBCU Sports Ultimate Division I football poll, the top two teams, North Carolina Central and Florida A&M, continued their winning ways, while other teams made moves to climb up the rankings.

North Carolina Central, with a record of 4-2, has been on fire lately, outscoring their opponents 148-48 during their current three-game winning streak. Their latest victory included a dominant 28-point second quarter performance against Campbell. The Eagles will face off against Virginia-Lynchburg in their final non-conference game of the season.

Florida A&M, sitting at 3-2, managed to secure a win against Alabama State in their SWAC East opener. Despite not looking overpowering, the Rattlers did enough to come out on top. They now have a bye week before a crucial matchup against Jackson State that could determine the division championship.

Grambling, with a record of 3-2, is gearing up for a showdown against Alcorn State in a pivotal SWAC West matchup. Head coach Mickey Joseph emphasized the need for corrections after their last game, and the Tigers will look to show improvement against a tough opponent.

As the season progresses, teams like Jackson State, South Carolina State, and Morgan State are also making their presence felt in the rankings. With exciting matchups on the horizon, including Tennessee State facing off against Eastern Illinois and Alcorn State taking on Grambling, the competition in the HBCU Sports Ultimate Division I football poll is heating up.