Top 5 Must-Watch HBCU Football Games in Week 3: Rivalry Matchups and Conference Showdowns

Week 3 of the HBCU football season is set to be an exciting one, with five games that are sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

In the CIAA, the Lincoln Lions will take on the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls in a matchup of two teams that showed significant improvement last season. Johnson C. Smith will be looking to continue their winning streak against Lincoln, having come away with a 27-20 victory in their last meeting.

The Battle of the Bay between Hampton and Norfolk State is always a highly anticipated game, with the road team winning the last five matchups. However, Norfolk State will be looking to change that trend and secure a victory on their home turf.

The Southern Jaguars will face off against the Jackson State Tigers in the Boombox Classic, with Jackson State looking to extend their win streak to five games against Southern. The Jaguars will be aiming to avoid a fifth straight loss against their rivals.

Alabama State will travel to Birmingham to take on Samford in their only non-HBCU game of the season. Samford has a strong record against HBCUs, with their only loss coming in 2001. Alabama State will be looking to pull off an upset and secure a win on the road.

Lastly, Tennessee State will clash with UAPB in the Southern Heritage Classic for the second year in a row. Tennessee State will be looking to build on their season-opening win and improve to 2-0 against SWAC opponents.

With these exciting matchups on the horizon, HBCU football fans are in for a treat in Week 3 of the season.