There are 48 historically black colleges across the US that operate football programs. These programs don't receive the same media coverage as the larger D-1A (also known as FBS, think Florida State and Michigan) schools despite averaging crowds that rival some of the programs in big conferences.
36: Meet the ESPN of HBCU Sports
36: Meet the ESPN of HBCU Sports
36: Meet the ESPN of HBCU Sports
There are 48 historically black colleges across the US that operate football programs. These programs don't receive the same media coverage as the larger D-1A (also known as FBS, think Florida State and Michigan) schools despite averaging crowds that rival some of the programs in big conferences.