Pittman’s Pocket: Week 12 HBCU Standouts

Week 12 of HBCU football delivered big plays, clutch performances, and championship-deciding moments. Here’s a look at the top performers across the league.

Prairie View A&M Cameron Peters (QB) went 20-of-24 for 269 yards and 2 touchdowns, sealing the SWAC West Championship against UAPB.Chase Bingmon (RB) powered the ground game with 15 carries for 135 yards and 2 touchdowns.Kamren Amao (LB/EDGE) made a defensive splash with a sack and an interception, helping secure the title.

Florida A&M RJ Johnson III (QB) led the offense, completing 20-of-24 for 299 yards and 2 touchdowns against Alabama A&M.FAMU Defensive Front dominated, with each lineman tallying 0.5 sacks, featuring Nicholas Dimitris, Isiah Davis, Antonio Camon, and James Gardner Jr., creating constant pressure and disrupting Alabama A&M’s offense.

Delaware State Terrence Rone (WR) had 3 receptions for 90 yards, producing big plays when needed.Brian Bates & Dedrick Gibson (DL) each recorded 1.5 sacks, controlling the line of scrimmage.Jadarrius Perkins (DB) contributed a sack and an interception, impacting the game on multiple fronts.

Jackson State Donerio Davenport, Ahmad Miller & Travis Terrell Jr. (RBs) each rushed for over 100 yards, powering a dominant ground attack.BJ Washington (DB) sealed the win with a fourth-quarter interception.

Bethune-CookmanMatthew McKenzie (DB, Sophomore) made a clutch interception in the early second half to swing momentum.Morgan State Jianni Woodson-Brooks & Eric Hunter (DL) each recorded a sack, helping defeat Norfolk State.Aki Harvey (DB) added a game-changing interception, anchoring the defense.

JSCUKelvin Durham (QB) threw for 285 yards and 3 touchdowns, leading JSCU past Virginia Union.

Texas Southern KJ Cooper (QB) completed 17-of-20 passes for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns against Southern University, showing efficiency and poise.

South Carolina State William Atkins IV (QB) threw for 314 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception, guiding the Bulldogs to victory over Central.Ka’Von Chisolm, Sharmari Reed & Mike Lunz (DL) each recorded a sack, consistently pressuring the Eagles and controlling the line of scrimmage.

Worked as a Scout and volunteer for the East n West Shriners game in 2016-2017.

Also attended the Hula bowl and Tropical Bowl games. 2022

Also was a independent Agent and Scout at the CGS bowl game in 2021.

Worked All star games like the EPS All-Americans game in 2017.